philip roitman

1973 Four Speed 454 Laguna SS just sold for $50,000 not including Fee at Mecum Kissemee. A 1973 Stage1 4 speed sold for $52,000 a few years ago after being offered to me for $35,000. ( I had 6 at that time, now down to the 3 best) My rust bucket/bondo queen but nicely painted/good driver sold at Indy Mecum it is a 73 Stage1 4 speed for $32,000 two years ago and the driver knew all the issues with the car Non Matching #'s Rust/bondo Tarred Chassis and trunk, etc, etc. He loves the car. The colonnade cars as they are named are going up in value. 1973 Stage1 four speed Stage1's only 92 built and less than 10 known to exist. Last year for four speed production. 1973 Colonnades all GM makes Auto or manual trans are very rare these days.

Try Racing Beat in California. They have been doing Mazda performance parts for years. Very good quality and fair prices. All the Mazda Rotary engine racers use them.

Congratulations and happy anniversary, Pat. You are always very professional, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. AACA wouldn't be the same without you.

Thanks Marion, I have been looking forward to this since you and Mark first told me of your plans for this over a year, maybe 2 years ago. I made my reservation at The Founders Inn. 😉 Again, thanks to you, Mark and your AACA TR Region for doing this event. I am sure it will be a great show with good friends and that is what it is all about. Phil

First car with a manual trans I learned to drive was a Tan color 1966 Tempest convertible with a 326 V8 with bucket seats and a 3 speed on the floor. I was 13 years old. Thought this photo was good for this thread just to show that manual trans has become a great anti theft device.

Yes, this car has been discussed on the V*8 Board. Nice car needing a lot of work. It does deserve a good home and someone who will do it justice. I sold 3 1973 Stage1's including a Stage1 4 speed in the last few years out of the 6 I had at one point and kept the best three I had left. Was time to change things up and buy some different cars. Thanks John S. for thinking of me and messaging me.

Hey Lamar (Mr. Earl.) Thanks for stopping by Saturday. It was great to see you for a little while. Hope you had a good time and a safe drive home.

Thanks Cutlasguy for taking a photo of my 1973 Buick Stage1 Gran Sport 4 Speed.

Thanks Cutlass guy for taking a photo of my car!