My First Ride Podcast

Welcome to "Your First Mustang," a podcast designed to celebrate your journey of Mustang ownership. I'm your host, Gary Neidert. Maybe you bought your first Mustang many years ago. Could be, you've recently bought your first Mustang. It really doesn't matter if you bought your first one 50 years ago, last month or anywhere in between. We just want to hear about Your First Mustang experience. Our journey together on Your First Mustang will be filled with excitement, nostalgia, and intense passion as we listen to the stories of those who have experienced the thrill of their first Mustang. My guest today is Richard Springsteen. We met at a car show recently and we started talking about his current Mustang and that led to his first Mustang. Of course, that led to him being a guest on the podcast. He's got some great stories about his first Mustang as well as the ones along the way that led up to his current GT named "Stacie".

Today's episode is a little different. It was July 2017 and I finally got a chance to go to a local car show.  This car show is an annual event held in conjunction with a bluegrass music festival in downtown Wylie, Tx just before July 4th. What you're going to see is a slide show of some pictures I took of the vehicles at Bluegrass on Ballard. It's a short video but you'll see some great vehicles. Here's the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/VxEBIQrZSa8  

Do you remember your first ride? You know, the first mode of transportation that gave you a newfound freedom when you were younger? Stick with me for a few minutes while I go back in time with my guest and explore some great memories. Today, I'm talking with Frank McCarthy. His first ride was a 1964 green VW convertible. But wait, my first ride was a 1964 green VW convertible! What gives? We'll Frank was the third person for that vehicle to become a first ride. You see, he bought the VW from me after I got another car. We're going to talk about his first ride experience with the VW. 

My first ride? You probably know by now it was a VW convertible that was British Racing green with a black top and chrome wheels. In episode 27 I talked about my first Mustang. A 1979 coupe. Today, I'm going to talk about what I would like to have as my next Mustang.Hello, I'm your host, Gary Neidert. Thanks for listening to and watching My First Ride Podcast. This podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells, and emotions of special memories connected to our favorite rides. Said another way…it's about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. The California Special first appeared in 1968 when Ford introduced a limited-edition Mustang exclusive to the Golden State. This model was born out of a collaboration between Ford and Shelby American, taking design cues from the Shelby GT models and blending them with Mustang's classic styling. The California Special made a triumphant return during the fifth generation of the Mustang, known as the S197, which ran from 2005 to 2014. This reincarnation paid homage to its iconic predecessor while incorporating modern design and performance elements that captured the spirit of California cruising. The Mustang GT California Special is a testament to Ford's commitment to preserving the Mustang's rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of design and performance. It captures the essence of California's sun-soaked roads, where style and power converge in perfect harmony. Whether you're a collector or an enthusiast, the California Special remains a symbol of American automotive excellence and a thrilling tribute to the Golden State. I'm looking for people that would enjoy telling the stories of their first rides and how their lives were influenced by them. And I bet you probably know someone that would be a great guest for My First Ride Podcast, right? Let me know a little about them and their story. What about telling your story on the podcast? Let me know a little about you and your first ride. Check us out and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and more. You can also go to My First Ride Podcast on YouTube. When you do, be sure to like, share and subscribe. And of course, you can also go to the website at MyFirstRidePodcast.com. One final thought…. You may not have your first ride, but you still have the memories. It's time to share them. Contact me if you have questions regarding today's podcast or would like to be a guest on My First Ride Podcast. Send an email to [email protected]. I'm Gary Neidert and you've just experienced My First Ride Podcast. Thanks for listening.

This podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells, and emotions of special memories connected to our favorite rides. Said another way…it's about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. My first ride? It was a VW convertible that was British Racing green with a black top and chrome wheels.That car was so much fun to drive, and I have lots of great memories associated with it. However, I did yearn for more power than the VW could deliver. When I was a senior in high school, a friend let me drive his 67 Mustang fastback in the parking lot. I couldn't help but punch it a couple of times to smoke the tires and make noise. So much fun. The memory of power in the parking lot lingered in my memory for a long time. And then….in the mid eighties I bought my first Mustang. It was a light medium blue coupe with chrome wheels, 4 speed, 302 and glass packs. It was like being back in the school parking lot again.….so much fun. Today I'm talking about some of the 1979 Mustang history. In the next episode I'll talk about the fifth generation Mustang, also known as the s197. This generation was produced from 2005 to 2014 with several models throughout that time. More specifically, I'll talk about the Mustang GT California Special which was first introduced in 1968 with a targeted production run of 5000. The GT/California Special was reintroduced in 2007 and was produced through 2009. It was brought back several times up until 2017. So, be sure and check back to learn more about the GT/California Special, and why it's of interest to me. I'm looking for people that would enjoy telling the stories of their first rides and how their lives were influenced by them. And I bet you probably know someone that would be a great guest for My First Ride Podcast, right? Let me know a little about them and their story. What about telling your story on the podcast? Let me know a little about you and your first ride. Check us out and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and more. You can also go to My First Ride Podcast on YouTube. When you do, be sure to like, share and subscribe. And of course, you can also go to the website at MyFirstRidePodcast.com. One final thought…. You may not have your first ride, but you still have the memories. It's time to share them. Contact me if you have questions regarding today's podcast or would like to be a guest on My First Ride Podcast. Send an email to [email protected]. I'm Gary Neidert and you've just experienced My First Ride Podcast. Thanks for listening. Thanks for watching.