Jim Skelly

$55,000 and it isn't even a rare car. You could probably find a fully restored example for a lot less money, or one like this that is a nice driver quality car: 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $55,500 on November 25, 2022 (Lot #91,717) | Bring a Trailer

Lots of rusted out junk in the Detroit area have asking prices much higher. If it's not rusted, it's a steal.

At least it has some semblance of real bumpers - unlike what we have today!

It would look better with blackwall tires.

That's a very odd color combination and all of the exterior emblems are missing.

yes, it's a Jewett hubcap

Regarding smell, it's advertised as having a diesel engine. The usual story is a divorce settlement, so this is a new angle. I hope it finds a good home.

Without being political, the U.S. Government has spent far more money than the revenue they have taken in for over five decades, resulting in the national debt we now have. As a result, taxes go up to provide money to pay government employees and fund all of the departments, give earmarks to politicians' districts, fund some infrastructure repairs (but not nearly enough), provide for military, welfare, etc. Employers fed up with high corporate income tax and lower profit margins then move jobs to plants or subsidiaries overseas for the cheaper labor, and manufacturing plants close in the U.S. for a variety of industries. We lost the markets for cameras, clocks and radios in the 1960s, textiles and steel in the 1970s, and just about everything else in the 1980s and 1990s. Most people don't care where a product is made or how it affects employment for others. They just want a quality product at a reasonable cost. It has forced American manufacturers to improve the quality and features of their products.

The Detroit Historical Museum has one which I recall being a dark green roadster or touring.

actually the last shot shows the hood open so you can see the engine - NOT!

Most enthusiasts prefer the '67. A former coworker of mine has one identical to the one Matt used to own. I have a '68 and think the front end is better integrated with the parking lights instead of the poor-fitting diecast end caps and hidden wipers. Also, there is wood trim on the dashboard and door panels, and it has a bigger engine. A lot of people look for a triple black combination from this generation. I prefer a contrasting interior color. My uncle and I went to Fall Carlyle in 1986 and to a car auction. We saw a triple black Eldorado that ended up selling for only $1200, which I would have gladly paid.

that's one sharp truck!

The original 1965 kit was made by MPC and sold in an AMT box. The Moebius kit is an all-new tool.

MOEBIUS 1237 1965 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE GOLDEN COMMANDOS AF/X AWB ALTERED 1/25 niob | eBay

Could PB Blaster or a similar product applied liberally over the course of several weeks free the wheel from the rotor?

Probably because of all the distractions back there: continental kit, faux spinner wheel cover within continental kit, wire hoop antenna. 🙂

It's actually a two-door sedan. I guess the seller forgot the fizzy dice. 😒

Congratulations, Bryan! You talk frequently about buying something and have finally pulled the trigger. Ivy Green is one of the best FoMoCo colors of that era. Best wishes on cleaning it up, getting it running properly, and doing whatever body and paint work is needed.

Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin (grammarist.com)

Oops ... you are correct, and I should have remembered that from Latin over 50 years ago! I was trying to emphasize the 'etc' and got carried away. 😄

another is using 'ect.' instead of 'etc.', which is an abbreviation for etcetera or using 'lead' when the person means 'led', the past tense of a situation: "he led his troops to victory" It's really become a problem in many news articles.

a much better car than a Model T and the disc wheels really set it off

Ford went to 12V in 1956.

sold ...

Apparently Elvis is still alive in the minds of many fans.