Oh, I enjoyed this read -- what great storytelling and the images were perfect!
Just the other day as the hubby and I watched a TV series that portrays the 80's we, of course, saw the Wagoneer and I said, "every time I see that car I can't help but remember my childhood days." He said "me too" -- it's such a classic, and we talked about the wood paneling and what a sign of status it was to the families that owned them.
Great story -- thanks for sharing this!