My Amanda

[Cdr.Instigator]

Hi everyone, a little more in depth and history of my Ride..

I have a one owner 1997 Firebird 3.8II Stock W68/Y87 package. I presume it's a rare car to see on the road, as in all 14 years I have had Her I have only seen 4 cars just like Her...but only one was Brite Red. I have seen a white, a black, a blue and another Red one just like mine.. It turns heads every where I go. Fun daily driver for 14 years and counting.
Bought it and drove it off the show room floor with 17 miles under her dress. Because of the fact that She is a 6 banger, My wife and I christened Her "Amanda". She is not and has never been a racer. If it Has spun Her tires more that 5 times in Her life is WAY too many. I treated Her kindly since the beginning and until recently, say 2 months.. I replace Her original muffler, so She has a certain louder growl to Her malevolent Prrr.. I get a lot of compliments per week, so it's definitely an attention Whore! Like I said, I have never raced Her and there have been more than a few times in those 14 years that people wanted too... I have a plaque I won for "Peoples Choice Award" from Hooters Monthly Car Show. It's my Pride and Joy and will not ever part with..


When I first got Her..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/2657.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/7013.jpg

2 months ago..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/2011-10-16184107.jpg

The way She stands now..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/2012-01-27180642.jpg


Currently, I'm in the market for a new paint job for my Amanda. Her colors are fading and the clear coat is chipping off in big long strips in the rear right quarter panel and front bumper. I'm thinking of painting Her original "Brite Red" as per door tag. But, this other fantasy colors have been done by a friend with special skills with photoshop.

Here are some could be nice paint schemes for my Bird.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/MyBirdws6-red.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/SilverMaroonBird.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/SilverBlueBird.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/SilverBlackBird.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/MyBirdws6-blue.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/MyBird3copy.jpg


or just keep it simple and original looking..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/My%2097%20firebird%20Convertible/MyBird2.jpg

Again Nice to be here and part of this community!

[camcojb]

I actually like the factory red. My wife had a 98 TA in that color, looked great. Welcome to the site.

[Track Junky]

Nice car but if I want to see a car with anything posing next to it I prefer a sweet little chicky in a bikini. :lol:

Welcome aboard :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Keep it red and update the wheels.

x2 on the need for a new model for the photographs.............

[Cdr.Instigator]

Hahahha.. Thanks for the welcome guys, that was me after I drove Her home for the first time back in 1997.

:unibrow:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/Luis1/Sig.jpg