and enjoyed helping him with it. After that, he had a Dodge Demon that was one of the fastest cars around. I learned how to tune a Holley carburetor and also learned an appreciation for making cars go fast. Over the years I have owned many Mopars, the latest being a 1973 ‘Cuda 340. I am very meticulous about the way it has been built and enjoy the hobby very much. I remember going to the movies and watching car movies such as Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry and Christine. I’ve always loved going to the drag races and still do. These days, I can often be found behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger Scatpack and enjoy it so much that I’ve grown to love the modern Mopar muscle cars almost as much as the vintage ones!”
TINA REZK
Rezk is a guiding force for the PA Modern Mopar Club. She can often be found helping out at one of their many events throughout the area. She’s always the first to volunteer and is a joy to be around and talk cars with.
REZK: “My love and inspiration for Mopars has most definitely come from Bryan, who has been by my side for five years. Watching his excitement and enthusiasm for Mopars is very infectious. The members of the Pennsylvania Modern Mopar Club have embraced both Bryan and myself to the point that they have become our family. I’m so thankful to have them in our lives. I chose “Jennie” as the name for my Charger in loving memory of my mother. It most definitely was the best choice for me to honor the woman that made me who I am today. When I drive my Mopar I know she is always with me. Love my Mopar!”
With this article, The Women of Mopar series is ending. The ladies are off to other adventures and Cruising will turn its attention to others worth featuring. I watched when Mary Tyler Moore left the WJM newsroom for the last time; when Carol Burnett tugged on her ear for the last time; when Sam Malone from Cheers served a drink for the last time. I was extremely sad saying goodbye to Mary, Carol, and Sam and I feel the same tears in the corners of my eyes as I’m saying goodbye to this series. Thank you ladies: • Robin Cook • Brenda Walls • Amy Berry Bragg • Pat Murphy Tucker • Andrea Ripa
• Joy Curran • Diane Ferro • Carolyn Duhaime • Erin McCall • Tina Rezk
I would also like to recognize Jenni Romano for her devotion to the Mopar hobby. Her unwavering passion for her 1974 Dodge Charger, nicknamed Holly, is well known throughout the area after they appeared together on the automotive TV show Sticker Shock. Thank you all for your tireless work on behalf of so many classic car enthusiasts in the tri-state area. And a special thank you to so many more women who work on the front lines and behind the scenes to make life easier for all of us. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and your contributions are too many to tally. All of us at Cruising Magazine thank you for a job well done. You’re a breath of fresh air in a garage full of carburetors.
With this article, The Women Of Mopar series
Andrea Ripa enjoying a bit of sunshine while leaning on the hood of her 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda during one of her many Mopar parties.
This 2019 Dodge Charger GT in Destroyer Gray is owned by Tina Rezk. It has all-wheel drive and is the car she drives daily.
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