Please help me redeem myself to my dad...

NVRforgotten7mgte · 08-26-2010, 08:47 PM

Long story short, in 1987 my dad entered a raffle to win a fully loaded Burgundy 1986.5 Toyota Supra Turbo, 5 speed, TEMS, Targa top, Burgundy Leather interior, etc...well luck was on his side and he ended up having the winning ticket. Fourteen years later, i turned 16, and luck was NOT on my side. With a recently acquired license and the need for speed, i did what most young, dumb, teens behind the wheel of a sports car would do and ended up totaling my dads beloved Supra. I am now 24 and have yet to live down this poor decision. You would think that after 8 years, people would be able to move on and leave the past behind them, but I still hear about it at any chance, to this very day. You see, this car was more than simply a car to my dad. It was the turning point of his life. Coming from poverty his entire life, at the age of 35 my dad decided to finish up his education by entering a university in hopes of bettering not only his life, but the life of his family as well. It was at this University that the raffle was held, the same university that he would later receive his degree from, the same degree that would end up getting him a high paying job with a world wide company. I didn't see all of this when i was behind the wheel of his car. It was simply a car, a fast car, but a car none the less. Since that very day I have told myself that one day I would make it up to him by buying and restoring the identical Supra that he won, and give it back to him. That time has come for me. For the past 6 years I have been saving any little bit of extra money I have and am finally ready to start this project. What I am struggling to find a 1986.5 Burgundy Turbo Supra 5 speed, burgundy leather, TEMS, Targa top. If anyone on here knows of one or comes across one please let me know as soon as you get the chance. I am in Central CA but more than willing to travel for the right car. Thank you all for your help.
~Eric K

08-26-2010, 08:47 PM	#1
NVRforgotten7mgte Stock Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 1	Please help me redeem myself to my dad... Long story short, in 1987 my dad entered a raffle to win a fully loaded Burgundy 1986.5 Toyota Supra Turbo, 5 speed, TEMS, Targa top, Burgundy Leather interior, etc...well luck was on his side and he ended up having the winning ticket. Fourteen years later, i turned 16, and luck was NOT on my side. With a recently acquired license and the need for speed, i did what most young, dumb, teens behind the wheel of a sports car would do and ended up totaling my dads beloved Supra. I am now 24 and have yet to live down this poor decision. You would think that after 8 years, people would be able to move on and leave the past behind them, but I still hear about it at any chance, to this very day. You see, this car was more than simply a car to my dad. It was the turning point of his life. Coming from poverty his entire life, at the age of 35 my dad decided to finish up his education by entering a university in hopes of bettering not only his life, but the life of his family as well. It was at this University that the raffle was held, the same university that he would later receive his degree from, the same degree that would end up getting him a high paying job with a world wide company. I didn't see all of this when i was behind the wheel of his car. It was simply a car, a fast car, but a car none the less. Since that very day I have told myself that one day I would make it up to him by buying and restoring the identical Supra that he won, and give it back to him. That time has come for me. For the past 6 years I have been saving any little bit of extra money I have and am finally ready to start this project. What I am struggling to find a 1986.5 Burgundy Turbo Supra 5 speed, burgundy leather, TEMS, Targa top. If anyone on here knows of one or comes across one please let me know as soon as you get the chance. I am in Central CA but more than willing to travel for the right car. Thank you all for your help. ~Eric K