First Car

The first car that I owned that was not previously owned by a family member was a 1977 Orange Toyota Corolla hatchback.  I bought it when the 1975 Toyota Celica that I bought from my sister started developing engine trouble.

As you can see from the bill of sale, the regulations were a bit different back then.  No mileage requirements, no stated warranties, just a simple trade-in this car, drive away the next car.

I ended up driving this car until the mid 1980's.  I was driving from St. Louis to Wisconsin for a golfing weekend when it threw a rod about 50 miles out of town.  I got it towed back to St. Louis, dropped another engine in it, and then ended up trading it in for a Chevy Cavalier station wagon.