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Ode to the Fathorn Green 69 Impala

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I was thinking back to my " glory days " earlier this week when I was talking to a young man who had just bought a new (used) Jeep. I was telling him how lucky he was to have such a nice ride and that he wouldn't know if the girls liked him or his ride. I was telling him about how it was to try to pick up chicks driving a puke green Chevrolet Impala 4 door. He didn't know what that was.  But today, we have the internet and Google - so, I was able to find a picture on the Chevrolet website . This is it folks. 1969 Chevrolet Impala - 4-Door Sedan - Fathom "Fathorn" Green Now, I know what you're thinking, sweet ride, right? Well mine didn't quite look that good. I got it in about 1976 and so it had a little wear on it from 7 years of my lead-footed Mama driving it. So, kids, next time you're thinking you have it rough having to drive Mom's old 4Runner or Dad's old BMW, think about the " glory days ." P.S. The joke abo