cjmarzoli

No title strange in CA. Looks quite nicely restored however side panel and headliner material are both incorrect and the headliner should not run down onto the rear body panel. Appears to have been a publicity car or "station" car for an inn at some point.

I believe portions of it are original and other portions have been refinished. Typically these differences show up MORE in the camera lens than in person but I'm sure there would be some visible differences.

Buckets were optional in several variations of cloth, vinyl, leather and combinations of materials. You could get them with the "buddy" seat in the center like this one. Quite a few were sold this way. The really rare setup was the same seats with a full center console, floor shift and vacuum gauge. I have a parts car that had this setup. Unfortunately the console was gone before I acquired it. Agreed on the wheels- hideous. Chrysler offered about 40 exterior colors in 1966 and this beige was probably the most "blah" choice of the 40!

Thank you ! Very well said. I like how you think. Reportedly the car performs well once running. Based on what I've been told the engine was rebuilt a few years ago, it was run that first season with no starting issues. Then parked for a year (or maybe 2) and after that period, would not start. Carb was rebuilt, still no start. Vacuum tank rebuilt, still no start. Will only start with a push or carb blockoff. (when cold). Has been started and driven twice in the last 30 days. Based on what everyone is saying, seems unlikely that there is a SERIOUS mechanical engine issue. I will update if I buy or not once I get better pics and or see it in the flesh!

Matt, was this on a Packard engine?

Agreed on the styling. However, Lincoln quality control and interior materials were superior to Cadillac during this vintage. (and by "this vintage" I mean from about 1970 onward)

Well said. The TC was planned to come out before the '87 Lebaron but issues with Maserati delayed its release by 3-4 years, meaning the '87 Lebaron came out two years earlier. Even though they look very similar in the body department, virtually no body or interior parts are shared. Even the door shells are not the same part. I used to own an '89 Lebaron convertible and currently own a '90 TC. The TC has a heavier feel and better fit and finish. The Lebaron had a more high tech interior with more options available. The driving experience is quite similar. I personally find the Lebaron seats more comfortable. The TC has no back seat but a roomier trunk. These cars are undervalued IMO and provide an excellent affordable collector car experience.

The 60 psi reading was with the engine cold. What am I looking for on the manifold vacuum test? Jumping vacuum readings? Low readings? What reading would be indicative of out of time condition? thanks

A lot of car for $6500 bucks. Look at the condition of those beautiful seats!

Seeking some advice: I’m looking at a 1930 Packard 7th series Standard Eight with the 320 engine. Engine was rebuilt just a few years ago due to combustion pressure moving into the cooling system. Was bored out and sleeved to factory dimensions. Now it won’t start when cold unless the air intake to the carb is blocked. It runs well cold or hot with no noise, no smoke, very smoothly. Once warmed up it starts easily. However, suffers from low compression on every cylinder. (60 psi across the board). Carb and fuel vacuum tank have both been professionally rebuilt recently. Valves have been adjusted. Does anyone have any ideas what is causing the low compression? I assume that is the reason for the hard cold starting. Thanks!

Great looking cars. Looks very straight and fairly contained rust. The V-8 is a big plus. These were dogs with the 6 cylinder engines.

Ah, but they were "handbuilt" in Italy! Would be interesting to know the parts sourcing details. (which parts came from where).

Vinyl roofs look terrible on early Toronados. Agreed, look like an afterthought and very cheap.

Handsome car. The excessively orange peeled paint job and the use of a vinyl tape pinstripe do not go bode well in general.

Guy is asking close to the restored price for a field find!? He's laying it on real thick...