Earlier this week, a cylinder head went to lunch on my son's Montana mini-van, and with 176K on the clock and the lack of funds right before Christmas, we decided its run was over.

After some extensive internet shopping, and finding very little in as good condition as my car is, we decided to sell the Grand Prix from father to son.

So just as in the comic books, the mantle of the Bat was eventually worn by Dick Grayson, so the Thunderbat is being handed over to the next in line as well.

The first car I gave him lasted 100K miles after he received it, for a grand total of 275k...and I feel the GP has the potential to do the same. Maybe since he is paying for this one he will take a little better care of it as I am more than willing to help with labor as long as he will purchase his own parts.

I will ecourage him to join the board since I'm sure it will be as much a resource for him as it has been for me. I wish to extend a hearty thanks to one and all here. I joined this community before I purchased the T-Bat myself, and this group has been a wealth of information and support. It has been a vehicle for fun as well as education, and the friends I have made both virtual and in person will be cherished.

I still plan to stay in the Pontiac family, and I am presently looking at a 2004 Bonneville SLE, but nothing is final as of yet.

Thank you one and all for every contribution, and I'll still be dropping in since the SLE still packs the venerable 3800.

Its been a ride I will never forget!