The speaker is excitedly talking about buying a new car, a Shelby GT500, with his parents. He mentions that it's a big purchase and they wouldn't have imagined making it, but they see it as an investment. He recalls his past experiences with cars, including his first car, a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle, which he customized and loved. The speaker is thrilled to own the GT500 and is already thinking about customizing it, but his parents want to keep it original. He reflects on the experience of buying the car and how it's brought him and his parents closer together, and he's grateful for the opportunity to own such a unique vehicle.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker's parents and they bought a Shelby GT500.
2. The speaker is excited about the purchase and considers it an adventure.
3. The Shelby GT500 has 760 horsepower and 625 pound-foot torque.
4. The speaker previously owned a 1967 Mustang, which was their first car.
5. They also owned a Tesla, which they considered a marvel from a technological point of view.
6. The speaker's first car was a 1967 Vochito, which they customized with a speed trimmer, headers, and a wooden steering wheel.
7. The Shelby GT500 was purchased as an investment, and the speaker hopes it will appreciate in value over time.
8. The speaker and their partners plan to enjoy the car and use it to create experiences, rather than just keeping it as a possession.
9. The speaker is grateful to their partners for joining them in the purchase and hopes they will all enjoy the car together.
10. The speaker reflects on the decision to buy the car and feels it was worth it to see their partner happy.