Hi Charlie, welcome to the forum. Although my twin Sons started helping me with cars when they were younger, when they were 14 I bought them their first cars so that they would be running by the time they were 16. One built a Cal Look VW, and the other a '65 Olds Convertible.

They are now 36, and we still keep a hobby shop together because of the bonds we have made through this great sport. I never had to worry about them getting into trouble or doing stupid stuff like drugs because I knew where they were most nights, and where their money was going. (chrome parts are better than drugs )

Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person who really loves you, and it is also cool that she likes cars. That is really special, and you must be the most envied kid on the block! Stay in school, keep your nose clean, and you will someday have that Charger. It took me 35 years to finally get the car I really wanted, but it was worth the wait.

Don