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some tri 5's by explorerx4
Nov 08, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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57 210 wagon
 
56 w/power pack
 
55 w/70 engine
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Re: some tri 5's [explorerx4] by andre1969
Nov 08, 2008 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 08, 2008 3:06 pm)

Normally I don't really go for '57 Chevies, simply because they're TOO popular, to the point that they've become a cliche. But I really like the colors on that one, and the fact that it looks mostly stock.
 
I really like that '56 Chevy. You don't see the 4-door hardtops that often. Of the '55-57 generation, the '56 was always my favorite. I never liked the too-small grille of the '55, or the way its headlights jutted out. And by '57, with a new Ford out, and a radical new line of Mopars that instantly made everything else look like it was about 4 years old, the Chevy's styling was just over-the-hill by that time. They made up for it with their engines though. The 283 was a good performer. Not as durable as the bulky Plymouth 277's and 301's, but a much better revver. It was also a nice touch that Chevy would let you order dual quads or even fuel injection in anything. The only way to get a hot Plymouth was to order the Fury, with its hot 290 hp 318. The 301's were adequate, but nothing to write home about.
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Vancouver beaters for under $1000 by boomchek
Nov 08, 2008 (4:44 pm)
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Fintail coupe: owner is in way over his head
 
$17.5k less than the one on ebay with low mielage
 
Renault 5
 
This Opportunity Won't Last- no tire kickers!!! I wouldn't worry about that on your 91 Topaz!
 
In other words it's junk.....
 
Collector Scorpio, yeah right
 
Mustang V8 Convertible I think it would make a fun summer project car.
 
The car's face is coming off
 
MB 190D "You can hear the engine running" That's good to know. I like the key words at the bottom of the ad: E55 AMG, Brabus. SL500.... Yeah like if I'm looking for a high performance Benz, I just might buy this dead Diesel from the 80s....
 
Decent looking LeMans
 
Worth restoring?
 
One Seller, 4 cars, all with crazy prices:$18k for a first gen RX-7, $15k for second gen RX-7 conv, $8500 for 78 Lincoln Mark 5, and $36k for a hot rod 67 Ford truck
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [boomchek] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 08, 2008 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm)

56 Morris Convertible -- worth restoring? Definitely not from this condition. Upside down into the grave and beyond. No, you are denied. Back away from the corpse.
 
85 Renault R5 -- price is fair enough. You could part it out for that. They all need parts.
 
280 Coupe -- it's not a V8? Then nobody much cares to restore one.
 
85 BMW 735i -- price is fair enough, you won't lose much money. These are good cars.
 
88 Merkur Scorpio-- oh, isn't that the V8 car with the wheezy Buick engine? That might be worth a shot at bargain pricing.
 
Mustang V8 -- also worth risking the benjamins. You could part it out for that. Just don't get in too deep is all.
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [boomchek] by explorerx4
Nov 08, 2008 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm)

from the pick 4, i want the one not for sale, the silver lightning in the background ofone of the pictures.
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [boomchek] by fintail
Nov 08, 2008 (7:18 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm)

That MB coupe for $900 must be a typo, even as a parts car its worth a bit more than that. Gather up the trim and you'll be over $900 easy. I bet he wants $9000 for it.
 
Mustang is a chop job, the Fox droptop didn't come out until MY 1983 IIRC.
 
The 4 car guy is an idiot of some kind.
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail
Nov 08, 2008 (7:24 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2008 5:51 pm)

The Scorpio had a German Ford 2.9 6.
 
MB owner claims it is a V8, but it is a high grille car...hmmm. $900 can't be right.
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [fintail] by explorerx4
Nov 08, 2008 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 08, 2008 7:24 pm)

i think that engine still lives on as the 4.0 liter in explorers, mustangs and rangers.
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#15795 of 15808 Re that '76 Comet (explorerx4) by hpmctorque
Nov 08, 2008 (9:50 pm)
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That car appears to be in very good condition, but the 250 c.i. I-6 is an overhead valve design, not a flathead, as the seller says. Of course, would it really matter?
 
As for that Mercedes 190D, we've been repeatedly warned to stay away from these things in the Classics discussions. I happen to like them, but I heed expert advice, so I wouldn't buy one.
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Re: Vancouver beaters for under $1000 [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 08, 2008 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 08, 2008 7:24 pm)

Yes the MB coupe must be a typo. A 2.8 low grille should be worth about $11,000 in that condition, but this "rust" thingie is something worth exploring further. The car could be damaged beyond repair if it's in the bulkheads.

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