This article struck me to the bone. I just happened to also be 10 or 11 years old when I fell in love with cars. I too fell in love with a sporty sedan, my dream car, the 94 impala SS. Yes I owned one, and given the option my 96 would be a 94 for that reason only.
http://jalopnik.com/5912885/its-awesome-to-own-your-childhood-hero-car
Great article/video any gear head can relate to.