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Prom season is here, signaling that teenagers nationwide are suiting up for one last hurrah of youth before graduation caps and gowns usher in adulthood. Even if years have flown by since your own prom, memories of your date, outfit, and dance partners likely linger. Yet for Jalopnik enthusiasts, the standout detail from that evening might just be the vehicle that got you there.

Back in the 2000s during my prom days, the ultimate choice was often a limousine. Countless teen films and shows glamorized these stretched-out luxury rides for the occasion. It was a thrill when a friend's parents booked one for the group, or everyone chipped in to share the expense. If a limo was out of reach or not your style - and your own wheels lacked flair or reliability - parents might step in with the family's upscale sedan. Or perhaps that night marked the rare moment Dad entrusted you with his forbidden garage gem.

Many Relied on Borrowed Wheels

My senior prom feels like ancient history at 20 years past. Memory fuzzy, I messaged my date to confirm our ride: his 2000 Ford SVT Contour, decked out in blackout window tint and underglow lights inspired by 'Fast & Furious' - steering clear of his wrecked 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. The previous year for junior prom, solo as I was, Dad generously loaned his cherished 1996 Cadillac Concours. The deal? Return it before his morning departure. That sleek black-on-black leather beauty slid into the driveway around 4 a.m.

So, readers, what transported you to prom? Did parental key-handing signal a rite of passage for a forbidden ride? Or did you outshine us with your own impressive machine?

Regretfully, I lack photos of my prom vehicles for your amusement, but I urge you to post images of yours - extra credit if they capture you and the car on that magical night. I'll compile the highlights for a future feature.