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But Mike is still within the state, and the same rule would apply, presumably. Why would it be any different for him where he is? Craig

I believe its a Labourdette body, and Jean Labourdette used that tulipwood strip design on a few cars. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=137985 Craig

Has Mr. Yeakel in Bellingham also encountered similar problems with the WA licencing authorities registering his "David Dunbar" era Buicks? Craig

It's one of those few 'factory accessories' that one would NOT display ON THE CAR at a car show, and purposely hide that beautiful grille! Craig

A local rock band could be a candidate for one of these cars. There's enough space to haul all their gear in it. Craig

It is important to fix the vacuum leak(s) ASAP, if it does prove to be a leaker. Air-borne dust is being sucked into the engine as its unfiltered. Craig

It will be a continuation of 'light being shined'. Since the proliferation of the Internet, we have seen tons of discoveries of cars thought to be 'lost', and factory information which has hardly ever been seen before, and in a lot of instances, sets the record straight! Craig

Of the 1970 thru 1979 years, go for a 1970 or '71. Much better engine performance than later years, and front & rear bumpers that looked like they belong there. Craig

My prediction for 2017? MORE 'estate sales' Craig

Brilliant engineer, Alec Issagonis at BMC once stated, 'It is impossible to have an engine over 2 liters in a front wheel drive car without uncontrollable torque-steer'. Boy! Did GM ever prove him wrong with the 1966 Toronado!! Craig

It would be worth a lot more in the U.K. than in North America. Craig

Yeah, must be a scam!! The wheelbase is too short to be an '84 Chev truck! Craig

I have here in Canada for the 190D models, for obvious reasons. A winterfront was a must for the old-skool diesels without glowplugs. Craig

What really lets these cars down are those ghastly 5-mph bumpers that stick out like an afterthought with the hardly upscale poor-fitting plastic filler trim between the body. And the interior was compromised with acres of FAKE plastic 'wood' trim. Hardly befitting of what is supposed to be a 'luxury' car. Give me a 1967 Lincoln any day, but If it really has to be from 1979, go across the pond to Australia and buy a Ford LTD P6 Town Car. (Google it!) NO big ugly bumpers, and real wood inside! Craig

What difference does it make? Go with the one YOU like! The six-window Electra 225 is more imposing, but the shorter wheelbase model is probably more rare. Craig

The Vega was certainly NOT a sales flop, as the figures show. It may have been an engineering flop in its introductory state, but as others have stated, once the engine received steel liners, and better cooling, most of its problems were solved, A 1922 copper-cooled Chevrolet it was NOT! Craig

Did anyone else see the 1971 Yenko Vega at this year's Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals show in Rosemont (Chicago) two weekends ago? Craig

Sounds like one of Lee Iacocca's brilliant marketing ideas in increasing sales, like "$56 for '56", except this promotion/incentive was aimed at inside sales, and not the general public. I suspect it was introduced in late 1957 when the recession hit, when at the time, Ford used '300' and '500' titles in their model names. Craig

Unlike the GM's Hydramatic, it was not an 'automatic transmission'; but a manual transmission with a mechanical device that shifted it and worked the clutch at the same time on demand. Of all the independents, Reo was probably the most advanced with the concept, but Hudson, and even Duesenberg were working on perfecting it. Even after the Hydramatic came out in late 1939, Studebaker and Lincoln both had abortive attempts self-shifting overdrive transmissions mated to a torque converter in 1942, with their Turbo-matic and Liquamatic transmissions. The 'self-shifting' manual transmission has come full-circle since Ferrari introduced its 'F1' transmission which uses straight sequential shift pattern, sophisticated interactive electronic engine & road speed management, and extremely fast hydraulic operation to perform shifting actions far faster than any driver can. (.03 seconds). And others, including BMW, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, et al, all have self-shifting manual transmissions having its origins going back to the Reo self-shifter in concept and design on the market as well. Also, big rigs and buses have offered Eaton-Fuller 'Auto-shift', ZF (Zahnradfrabrik-Friedrichshafen) 'AS-tronic' self-shifters for a number of years now. What is old is new again!! Craig

I've seen at least two of them here. Once its over 15 years old, they can be legally imported into Canada. Craig

I have heard they require 'proof of ownership' as well as the serial number of the vehicle. The only other avenue would be to email a letter to their Classic magazine: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/lifestyle/classic-magazine/ and see what kind of response you will receive. I've noticed that magazine likes to focus on the 'odd & unusual' vehicles that were special ordered over the years. Craig

I wonder if that car survives. DBAG does keep records of all their cars. If one was able to procure the serial number, they could determine if was factory ordered two-toned like that. Craig

That is why I would discount any theories it had one, not to mention, I believe 1936 was the last year Packard offered "Startix". Craig

A candidate for the MCACN show, but it will have to be for next year now, as this year's is booked. Craig

General Motors Craig