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The lawn looks a little brown in places, and is that litter along the roadway?

Hemmings 2019 article on Glassic Model A replica - by Pat Foster https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/the-classic-glassic Specs on Replicar repro Model A coupe https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/replicars/model_a_by_replicars/model_a_by_replicars_hard_top-coupe/1980.html

Thanks, NZ. 1941 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet

I'm still trying to figure this out: A lot of members scoff at customized cars, but examples like this Continental and Bill Knudsen's Cadillac lomo are revered, displayed and even entered at Hershey. Many other custom cars were impeccably built/restored (i.e. the Hirohito Mercury, etc), but get short shrift from many members. There is often resistance to their being shown along with "factory customs" (and I don't mean concept cars-which is another topic altogether) and criticized in the forums. Is the difference the fact that some industry big-wig commissioned the car and the limitless resources of his company paid an undisclosed amount to build it? ...or the plain and simple fact that other customs, despite their arguably improved design and flawless workmanship, are "modified" from the way they were originally manufactured and most probably modified after they were originally sold as "factory stock/original" cars? Maybe I am missing the whole point. To be a recognized custom by the powers that be, must it be a recognized classic first? Then it follows that the customization should have been preformed by either the manufacturer or a recognized custom body builder. But updating an earlier classic model car with later model parts (i.e. skirted fenders, disk wheels, etc, by an owner or unknown party) does not seem to disqualify it from being a "recognized " custom. There have been a number of trends initiated by common customizers that were picked up by the industry . A few of them from the '50's and '60's were the return of the shift lever to the floor, bucket seats, styled [aluminum/racing] wheels, vibrant/new colors, the disappearance of bright exterior trim, and the list goes on. I'm sure an historian could name other popular custom trends from earlier times that found their way into production automobiles. (This, too, could become a topic in itself.) In the last few years, high quality, historically significant ("non-classic") customs and even hot rods have made inroads (no pun intended) to respectability, appearing at higher end shows, but many attitudes have not changed. Personally, I don't think either one of these pictured "factory customs" is particularly attractive, especially the finned Mark II. Other examples of recognized customs are the limousines designed and built for the wives of Edsel Ford and Walter Chrysler. which I also find less than attractive. I'd really like to see some serious discussion concerning the points I have expressed, and how others define, classify, and recognize custom built (one-off) automobiles. Your replies will be appreciated.

My friend's EX-wife said the same thing!

Here's one (originally '39 Mercury 4'door convertible)that may have been influenced by the above Cadillac. Why would someone discriminate against the Mrec in favor of the Cadillac? They were both individual expressions of a designer, seemingly well executed, and assembled by craftsmen from both factory and hand made custom parts.

At the risk of offending the purist contingent, I find it interesting that French design may have influenced U.S. customizers. Could the servicemen in France in WWII have brought back memories of Panhards or Delahaye like the soldiers in England brought back a love for the British sports car? Post WWll built Mercury customs

Any ideas what this car is? The background (and the car) look European...maybe German.

Ford's LTD remained pretty much the same from '75 to '77. The grille has the same factory part number for all three years, so it is difficult to determine which year the car in question is from the single photo. The Crown Victoria nameplate was not reintroduced until 1980.

1948 Cadillac miller limo hearse Miller $7,500 obo Spokane, WA https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2136295436533043/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A976f8d2f-c68a-418c-81f9-a9e0901d55ac Seller's Description 1948 Cadillac Hearse very complete, solid car. Would not take much to have this back on the road. $7,500 obo.

1926 Chrysler Imperial $5,000 Terrebonne, OR 1926 Chrysler 5 passenger coach. It is not an Imperial. Great solid project to rat or restore. I pulled the head off after a compression test, 4 and 5 were low. All parts are there. Good glassand all of the side windows (front and back) roll up and down with ease. Most of the wood is good. The post for the right side door need a little help. Message me your number and I will call. If you message me if "it is still available" will be deleted. Located in central Oregon CLEAN TITLE !

1953 Pontiac Barnette hearse / ambulance $4,500 Spokane WA https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/567576651170651/?ref=product_details&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks 54 Pontiac Barnette hearse. Solid project, very complete needs minor work to have on the road. $4,500 obo. Buyer pays shipping. NOTE: See website for Barnette Coach-(historical info) http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/b/barnette/barnette.htm

1977 Lincoln mark v diamond jubilee edition (Fairfield, WA) This Lincoln has been in storage all its life with only 9900 miles on the car it is very clean. We just did an oil change so it ready to drive and enjoy. The paint is in great shape and condition. No dings are visible on this vehicle. The interior was well maintained and is extra clean. we can also get you a great price on shipping so call Richard 509 370 0857 for A price and for price on the car thanks for looking https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417351436826723/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A421c9b80-a65e-470b-8072-a6b94e340346

I grew up in California and took the places with Spanish names and pronunciations for granted until I met many newcomers to the state who were baffled by how we said the names. Two examples come to mind: Vallejo (Spanish = “bah-YAH-hoe”, local resident = “vuh-lay-hoe”, newcomer = “valley-joe”) San Jose ( Local resident = “san-ho-zay” or san-a-zay”, newcomer = “san-joe-say”) I moved to Oregon and then to Washington state, and it was a whole new ball game, Native American names that even people on the same street would pronounce differently. Many of the native languages were unwritten and native speakers have all passed on, so no accurate record of pronunciation really exists. I’m sure this condition exists in other parts of the country… Chehalis: this town is named for the Chehalis Indian tribe, a Salish-speaking group linguistically and culturally related to the Humptulips and Wynoochee. Chimacum: this town is named for the Chimacum (also spelled Chemakum and Chimikum) Indian tribe Clatskanie: this town is named for the Klatskani Indian tribe (also spelled Klats-kani, Tlatskani, Klaatshan, and Klatsskanine), Necanicum: this community started off as Ahlers in 1896, then changed its name to Push and then to Necanicum. Neskowin: this was the aboriginal home of the Nestucca band of Tillamook Indians Yachats: the Alsea Indians, a Penutian-speaking group, had lived in this area for thousands of years. Yoncalla: this community is named for the Yoncalla Indian tribe, a Salish-speaking group, linguistically related to the Alsea, Cathlamet, Chinook, Clackamas, Clatsop, Coos, Hanis, Kalapyan, Kiksht, Miluk, Multnomah, and others. Here are some more: Asotin, Cathlamet, Chehalis, Chimacum, Cle Elum, Enumclaw, Hoquiam, Mukilteo, Omak, Palouse, Spokane, Tonasket, Wenatchee, Claquato. Quilcene, Tulalip, Nisqually, Swinomish, Stillaguamish, Skookumchuck.

Something a little different, but antique, none the less... 1911 International Harvester 6hp Titan $6,000 Engine was completely restored 10/12 years ago. It has not d been run since Very good condition Throttle governed Will need a little work to clean up and get running again. I have several more engines for sale. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/891760994705421/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-7015262691494639663"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"4753906618050538"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A4753906618050538%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A12%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4952063048513748992%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.00026400953979814}"}

With a little spit-shine and a hot wrench, instant California low rider!

1971 Pontiac Firebird 1971 Firebird Formula 455 HO M22 4 Speed 455 HO 4SPD PHS Documented 1 of 159 Produced US $72,500.00 Located in: East Greenbush, New York, United States

1950 Chrysler Town & Country 1950 Chrysler Town And Country Newport Coupe - 1 year only model, Dry CA ca US $22,400.00 Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping Located in: Amenia, New York, United States Payments: Full payment is required within 7 days of listing close

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1969 Bradley GT - $6,500 (Jerome, ID) not mine https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/twin-falls-1969-bradley-gt/7434705825.html 1969 Bradley GT kit car6xxx original miles1600cc VW motor with aluminum Porsche headsBrand new carb with less than 100 milesNew electronic fuel pumpRegular maintenance doneDoors and rear window are removableAll original paint and interior (different radio and speakers)Asking $6500 obo(2O8) 644-O9O3

Pathfinder Series XIII A Five-Passenger Touring 1913. Claimed to be the last surviving Pathfinder. This car has a 281 cubic inch L-head 4-cylinder engine. A later, larger model had the V-12. So far, no photos. http://worldofclassiccars.blogspot.com/2016/03/pathfinder-series-xiii-five-passenger.html?spref=pi

It would probably go away with a 90% price drop!

Years ago, property owners had an option if they wanted to continue selling gasoline: They had to install new tanks with liners to prevent ground leaks. Otherwise, they had to remove them entirely ,or they could open them and fill them with sand and gravel. Many marginal old stations chose to open and fill and went out of business. That's probably why the concrete is broken up and gravel fills most of the area.

I presume that was long before electric lights were common on cars😁