In May 1974 my mom and dad bought a new 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate station wagon from West York Chev/Olds in Toronto. My folks had seven kids by the time 1974 came around and our 1967 Buick Special sedan, just was not cutting it any more with such a large family of nine. My dad proclaimed in March of 1974 that he was buying a full size station wagon for our family troop. I was 16 at the time and my dad asked me to come with him to the dealer, i was thrilled of course. We sat down and my dad and i started filling out the order sheet, my dad checked off everything that he wanted in the wagon. I actually talked my dad into ordering the 454 V-8 option. We handed the order sheet over to the salesman and he told my dad that before he submitted the order, my dad should look at a car on the lot. That car on the lot my dad fell in love with because of the colour. I lost my big block but i gained a lot more options than my dad would have originally ordered. This car was sold to my dad for just under $7,000 loaded. The car has a 400 V-8 four barrel with all the usual options and accessories, the only toys it does not have is tilt wheel and 8 track player. My dad had the car rustproofed (Ziebart) right away. The car was only driven to church with the whole clan and vacations and trips. My dad had his 1967 Buick Special for work and shopping. The car was always garaged, always pampered, always fully maintained and always appreciated. My dad Anthony (1927-1993) sadly passed away July 1993, my dad left me the car and at that time the wagon had about 37,000 miles on it. As of 2014 the car has just over 50,000 miles on it. I have only done the usual stuff like tires, brakes, exhaust (dual) and in 1995 i did some detailing under the hood. I show this car in memory of my dad and take it to shows and cruises. The car in this condition today, looks as good as the day my dad bought it. I love driving this beautiful car and it rides like a dream but the fuel consumption is really scary. You only live once, so i am enjoying this sweet beautiful car. Happy 40th birthday. Cheers. George.