My inaugural purchase from a used car lot marked the acquisition of a distinctly aged 1965 bright yellow Nova. The sales receipt from October 17, 1969, reveals the bargain price of $355.00. However, the elation was short-lived as I soon received a fix-it ticket due to the car's myriad non-functional components. The documentation serves as a humorous reminder of my first foray into the world of used car ownership.
In an effort to rectify the situation, I ingeniously swapped my license plates onto my mom's Chevy, using it to drive to the police station and showcase the supposedly mended vehicle. It's worth noting that the fix-it ticket indicated I didn't even have my driver's license on me—a situation that should have resulted in the car being towed and me taken to the station. As luck would have it, I managed to escape more severe consequences.