On April 13, 2012 a classic car dream will come true for Linda Howard.
Bill and Linda Howard by their 1968 Mustang
Earlier this year, Linda was diagnosed with a brain tumor (Stage 4 Astrocytoma) which could not be fully removed in surgery. When asked what her last wishes were, Linda said she would like to see the completion of her and her husband’s 1968 Mustang and be able to drive it to Kentucky where the couple first met. Bill purchased the car nine years ago for the couple’s 30th anniversary and has been restoring it to look like a 1967 Mustang. The car is almost complete, needing only a fresh coat of paint.
Friends of the Howards are raising money to cover the paint job and the car will be revealed as a surprise for Linda at a car show to be held in DeLand, Florida. After the car show, the couple will head to Kentucky visit family.
If you are interested in attending the car show or donating funds to cover the finishing touches on the car, please contact family friend, Michael McFerrin, at (321) 695-2167 or mikesgoldinfo@yahoo.com.
The car show will be held at McDonald’s (2697 S. Woodland-Ave Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720).
Letter from Orange City Mayor, Tom Laputka
