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Replying to: fintail (May 16, 2008 6:23 pm) 
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spotted outside my mechanic's shop. I fired up my '79 NYer this morning and took it for a drive. It's been sitting for over a week now, so I figured I'd blow the cobwebs off. And literally, I had to remove a spider's web from it. I was kinda curious to see if the mechanic was keeping my Intrepid indoors, or at least secured somewhere, so I figured I'd actually drive somewhere, rather than just around the block. Well, parked out in front was this ratty DeSoto. It looked like it had been a light blue originally, but was so faded that it was mostly the hue of that pinkish primer they used to use back in those days. The poor thing was really a parts car, at best. Holes in the rear quarter panels. One of the rear doors was smashed. Gaping holes in the floorboards. Interior looked like a rats nest. I'd guess the other three doors, hood, trunklid, and upper part of the bumper/grille (the part with the twin openings), possibly the front fenders, and a lot of minor trim pieces were still salvageable. Still, it was kinda cool to see the old beast. I can't remember the last time I've seen a DeSoto, other than my own, outside of a car show. Heck, even TVLand cuts the closing credits of "Leave it to Beaver" now, so you can't even see that one anymore!
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 16, 2008 1:32 pm) |
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Replying to: fintail (May 16, 2008 6:23 pm) I quite like that IKA Renault Torino thing - it would probably be unique in Britain, possibly Europe - but it is a bit customised, which isn't my thing, really Great Tatra - wonderful cars... Also liked the Volvo Duett - I see one of these every year or so in East London, the guy has had it for years, still in regular use, although I believe the model was never sold here new. The Riley Elf brought back memories - I had a few friends who had these, or the Wolseley Hornet equivalent, when we were all driving Minis back in the day - ( mid 70's in my case) - college students in London tended to have no money, so a small car that cost as little as possible for the insurance was the best way to go... Can't say I warmed to the Chrysler Town & Country thing - I'm sure they attract a following but it is a bit of a strange looking beast, with fake wood panels stuck over the steel bodywork....Looks a bit like "coachwork by IKEA" |
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Replying to: andre1969 (May 17, 2008 5:40 am)
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Replying to: magnette (May 17, 2008 9:27 am) The engines were made in the US I think.
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Replying to: british_rover (May 17, 2008 9:56 am) |
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Replying to: magnette (May 17, 2008 9:27 am) Later GT40s with later victories were pure Ford. No matter how you cut it, a great achievement and a stinging rebuke to Ferrari, who had rested on their laurels too long (but survived to thumb their noses once again at most of the world). |
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Replying to: british_rover (May 17, 2008 9:56 am) Oh yes, the 427 "Side-Oiler" was an adaption of Ford's NASCAR motor (seen here in it's usual home with Andretti at the wheel.> 
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