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81 messages, Last post on Apr 03, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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Budget: Keeping it real, under 10 would be nice. I see a lot of nicely kept cars of every make, model and size on ebay selling for -10. If that seems too restrictive what will 15 to 20 bring. Wife:An ingredient in this equation not to be overlooked or underestimated. It will be our classic car not just mine, therefore I think we need to take the flat black chopped Merc off the table although the outlaw in me would love to own one. Speed: Not really important, happy with 55 on the turnpike and something that drives smoother then a foot stool. Size: Doesn't matter, thank God. I am more interested in style and imaginative design. I don't mind those big rolling living rooms. Probably not the late 50's big finned Cadillacs though. Introvert/extrovert: Yes. I am quiet and conservative by nature but there is definitely a showman just below the surface. Unique: Not necessarily. Most cars from this period, even the most modest would turn heads today. When car design moved from the boat to the box, cars lost their individuality. Paint them all silver and do you have a Mercedes or a Ford? Bottom Line: My wife will approve a sensible, informed choice.( maybe even an illogical choice if I beg) My knowledgeable host has suggested post 55' when power steering and brakes, and other amenities make driving pleasurable. I like period color : pink, powder blue, pastel yellow and green bodies with white tops and the opposite. I like well appointed chrome, 56' Crown Vic, Mercuries of this time period, articulated headlights and wrap around back windows, 59' Olds 88 Holiday,59'&60' Impalas, Edsel. 1959 seems like a great year for styling to my eye. The same models in 60' don't look as good to me. I don't mention Belairs since they are so expensive. I guess my heart "is" in the 50's but I do not want to ignore the 60's. Early Mustangs are iconic but their often cheap prices make me suspicious. I can appreciate the muscle car but I don't see it in my future unless I hit the lottery. Convertibles: sure, I don't want to eliminate them. Summer is short in Maine and who wouldn't want to drive around with the top down. Tell me about well functioning models in the 60's and even 70's, those neglected diamonds in the rough. Variables:I Understand Many ! I don't need numbers matching. I would like a worthy and reliable driver that won't bankrupt me but satisfy my desire for a piece of automotive sculpture and help to inform others like myself what are the strengths and weaknesses of the cars in this period. With rebuilt engines and transmissions I know all is speculative but give me your best general ideas. I appreciate and welcome all opinions. Thank you for your consideration.
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i did a Hemmings dealer search in Maine. in freeport gotta go, i am going to browse though the inventory. 
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Here's my vote - A 1967 Pontiac GTO One of GM's best looking cars, lots of power, but not insane. Comfortable... Anybody can repair it for you..... Here's one on ebay:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1967-PONTIAC-TEMPEST-SPORT-COUPE_W0- - QQitemZ190276680384QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars- - _Trucks?hash=item190276680384&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12- - %7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
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Replying to: piCARso (Jan 03, 2009 5:12 pm) |
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Replying to: lokki (Jan 03, 2009 7:58 pm)
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Replying to: piCARso (Jan 03, 2009 5:12 pm) |
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Replying to: texases (Jan 04, 2009 1:57 pm) A Ford Falcon Futura might be nice.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 04, 2009 4:14 pm)
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Replying to: texases (Jan 04, 2009 4:38 pm) Actually a very handsome 4-door car you can buy for ridiculously few dollars is a 65-69 Corvair, if you want to get into the hobby real cheap. 50s cars are so CLUNKY though. I do have a few 50s favorites though....like a black on black '58 Plymouth 2D. BAT CAR! (Also a notorious rust bucket, sad to say). I always thought a Valiant station wagon would be pretty cool to own. Rare bird though.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 04, 2009 4:45 pm) The Valiant wagon is pretty cool, too. We inherited one of those back in the mid-60s. Gee, I was in my first accident (as a passenger) in that car... Convertibles are great. I love convertibles. The thing to remember there is that when the top goes down the price goes up - considerably so. That lot in Maine had some fun stuff. Not cheaply priced for what it was but cool. |
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