Gearheadengineer

Sorry for continuing somewhat off topic, but my first car had a black painted roof over a yellow body. It was a ‘68 Plymouth Valiant - the Signet trim level with 318, disc brakes and other options. So kind of top of the line for a Valiant. I remember looking at the painted roof closely many times. If it wasn’t factory, it was a very professional job.

I am looking for finished length - just wondering if anyone had that data. Unfinished projects are my weakness. Like an injured puppy. I just have to help them. 😳 There are many reasons why I shouldn’t pursue this. Time, space, other commitments, etc. But: Royale!

Thank you for the additional pics. Does anyone know the total length of an 8-31?

Oh no! I don’t think I can resist that temptation. Anybody looking for a nice ‘64 Lincoln convertible? I may need to free up some garage space.

I had a ‘69 Caddy ragtop in Phoenix. Black leather seats. Only left it parked with the top down once. 😳

Interesting. I did not know they had this option back then. Maybe not the best implementation but still cool tech for the era. Looks like a decent car. Another Edsel on one side and a GT Hawk on the other. I’d like to visit and check them all out.

Cool car, but I don’t think any amount of cleaning can bring that interior back. Hard to tell the overall condition. For $13k asking price, I would have pulled it outside and washed it.

Fact!!

Crazy thought: electric conversion! 😀

That’s a great car. Looks very nice. I don’t love the color but the condition is so good that I could live with it. I agree the “4.1” is a typo and they mean the 401 ci engine. I wonder how hard it would be to clean the burnt rubber off the rear fenders? 😀

Now THAT is something you do not see every day. Or every decade. Very cool.

So true! I REALLY need to remember this point. But I never do…

Good find. Not my favorite year for the slab side Lincolns but it looks like it’s in good condition. New Mexico car should be pretty solid.

Cool car. I wouldn’t call it “excellent” but it does look pretty good. I saw the location and immediately wondered if the AM radio constantly repeats “I got you babe.”

Here’s another supercharged Avanti. At least I don’t think we’ve seen this one here before. More pics in the ad. https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/essex-junction-1963-avanti-r2/7371127204.html 1963 Avanti R2 Automatic. Spectacular repaint about 10 years ago. 3 owner California carFactory build sheet and production order match color and engine Amazing undercarriage with perfect hog troughs. Beautiful chrome and stainless 82k milesOriginal and correct drivetrain Rebuilt transmission Complete stainless exhaust All new brakes front to back including calipers and booster All new tires 2 weeks ago New stainless gas tank Fully serviced including alignment No leaks - garage floor is dryRuns and drives beautifully Located in VT. Shipping available anywhere. $43,500

What the ??? Who picked those colors?

I like this car. Great body style and the body itself does look solid. The problem is that ‘67-68 Galaxies don’t typically bring much money. $6,500 is probably about right or maybe a little high for a car in this condition but with a good frame already in place. The frame swap is certainly doable but it will take a lot of labor hours. And there’s always a bunch of “while we have it apart” items like body mounts, brake lines, suspension/steering items, etc. So lots of time and money, even if you do it yourself. Hopefully someone likes it enough to go through all that and save it.

I love the styling of these 1932 DeSoto roadsters. Price seems high but the ad mentions some rechromed parts. I would have preferred to see the original black rather than the primer. Same for the wire brushed running gear. I’d still check it out if I were close enough.

My ‘65 Galaxie convertible came stripped. No power steering, no power brakes, 3 on tree. But with the 300hp Z code 390. Go figure.

Control for a modern stereo. Or maybe that’s the entire unit right there. Bluetooth units get pretty small.

Yeah, street rods with the 350/350 combo are almost as rare as Mustangs at a Ford show.

Just check the frame very carefully for rust. These, and the Galaxies, are susceptible.

I think it would be worth a look if I were close. You never know what you might find.

Looks good. But you have to wonder if they actually want to sell it. One pic? No price? I guess I should be happy they didn’t include two pages of flowery history about the brand and unrelated famous REO owners.

I like it! Maybe the roll back was needed to get it out of the father’s estate?