By Larry Printz / Originally Published June 3, 2014 / Hagerty Can a great car repair your relationship or, better yet, save it? It’s possible, if…{"id":5559,"date":"2014-07-10T09:27:38","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T16:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=5559"},"modified":"2014-07-10T09:27:38","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T16:27:38","slug":"five-classic-cars-that-can-save-your-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/10\/five-classic-cars-that-can-save-your-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Classic Cars That Can Save Your Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Larry Printz\u00a0\/ Originally Published June 3, 2014 \/ Hagerty<\/em><\/p>\n

Can a great car repair your relationship or, better yet, save it? It\u2019s possible, if you buy a car that fits your personality. We\u2019re here to help, with five collector cars that set the mood and can help restore the romance in your relationship.<\/p>\n

1932 Ford V-8 Coupe<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s well known that outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker preferred Ford V-8s, America\u2019s first V-8 engine in an affordably priced car. And while we don\u2019t suggest robbing banks, you can indulge in something just slightly wicked. Or, opt for a later vision of waywardness; dress up as a rebellious teen and hop in your little deuce coupe and cruise your favorite nearby pokey parkway. Sometimes, it just feels good to be bad.<\/p>\n

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\nIt seems that Tri-five Chevys are about as plentiful as a McDonald\u2019s hamburger. But if the fabulous \u201950s were your era, it\u2019s hard to argue with this rolling jukebox, with its timeless look and powerful small-bock V-8. And while any number of finned \u201950s cars would suffice, this most iconic of Eisenhower-era Chevys is possibly the best car to take to the drive-in and recreate that first date. The best part? You don\u2019t have to be home by 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

1963 Aston Martin DB5<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\nShe\u2019s in a beautiful gown; you\u2019re in an elegant tuxedo. You climb into the car and head to a posh retreat for dinner and a romantic evening. Such a scenario is easy to imagine in the DB5, the car most closely associated with Agent 007, one sure to shake and stir you both. It debuted in \u201cGoldfinger,\u201d but reappeared in \u201cThunderball,\u201d \u201cGoldeneye,\u201d \u201cTomorrow Never Dies\u201d and \u201cCasino Royale.\u201d Just make sure your loved one doesn\u2019t inadvertently hit the ejector seat button.<\/p>\n

1967 Volkswagen Microbus<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\nWhat better backdrop for the Summer of Love? With 42 horsepower, an air-cooled engine and odd driving position, you\u2019ll remember how, er, \u201caltered\u201d you may have had to be to appreciate this ride. Nevertheless, its leisurely pace allows you to recall that summer 47 years ago, when you both were young and most likely wearing something tie-dyed.<\/p>\n

1977 Pontiac Trans Am<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
\nThe four-wheeled star of the film \u201cSmokey and the Bandit\u201d is better remembered than the acting of Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason. A triumph of style over speed, the Trans Am seemed as self-indulgent as the \u201970s. And its gold Screaming Chicken hood decal was as tasteful as the era\u2019s clothing. But if you had one, or wished that you did, few cars will take you back to the era of stagflation like this one. But be advised: a Foghat eight-track tape is not included.<\/p>\n