7th Son
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An interesting exchange from another recent post:
" 1961 was the only Impala 2 door sedan produced in Impala's glory days, i.e. 1958-1975.
I suppose you could consider the 74-76 Custom Coupe as a two door sedan. I prefer to forget those ungainly things, along with their contemporary C-body Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac coupes."
"That begs the question, what makes a car a sedan? I thought 4-door cars were sedans and 2-door were coupes. There were Impala 2-door other years but yes, not called a sedan. Why is a 1961 2-door sedan not a coupe?"
"Very confusing, the names changed over time and were coined by the manufacturer with no industry standard. During these years a sedan had a post or frame around the door glass. Two door, Tudor, coupe were equivalent. If there are no frames around the glass and no post from the front to rear then the word is “hardtop”. 2 door hardtop, 4 door hardtop, sport coupe and sport sedan."
"There is nothing in the term 'coupe' which defines how many doors it has. The word has just evolved to mean a two-door car. That hasn't stopped European makers from building four door coupes in recent years.Coupe comes from the French word 'cut'. Body style naming has always been 'fluid'."
Now, here we see a 4-door (sedan) with no frames around the windows, but having a rigid "B" pillar.
What do we want to call this ?
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WOW! Talk about hijacking a post...must not be anything on TV tonight.
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12 hours ago, edinmass said:
.....and I intend NEVER TO WASH THE CAR AS LONG AS I OWN IT!. We dusted it off after seven decades of sitting...........it will never see a wash or detail as long as I own it. I just simply don't care and enjoy. it exactly the way it is!
I guess we need to establish a new classification: "RAT CLASSIC"
Old and well worn is one thing, intentionally kept rusty, dusty, and dirty is another.
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If you promise to repaint the wheels and ditch the whitewalls on the A, go for it!
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7 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said:
THE BAD:
Brakes may need adjustment.
Could use a new starter solenoid.
One of the heater cores is leaking.
Not a perfect body, spots of rust.
Needs interior.4 hours ago, Fossil said:Looks like a lot of car for the money.
Looks like a lot of work and expense for the money.
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This is a '52 Chieftain
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unfortunately, it will probably end up like this updated one:
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Shops in the Northwest will quote $100,000. for starters, without having seen the car. If that doesn't scare the customer away, they'll ask for detailed photos or for you to bring the car by (no "house call" estimates). Labor alone could eat up most, if nor all, of that $100k. and then add parts and supplies ...and that was for an early '30's non-running but "complete" mid-level orphan sedan (non "big three").
That's probably why common project cars aren't selling except to the DIY crowd.
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1935 ford?
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12 minutes ago, jdome said:
It's a Ghost
No...it's a Phantom!
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Here's a couple of piddlys about the Pontiac. Upholstery vinyl looks original, especially with the embossed emblems and the sunburn near the package tray, but the cloth inserts are not a factory pattern. The hubcaps may be original, but the fake knock-offs are added accessory items. No comment about the trunk mat except that it reminds me of grandma's oil cloth kitchen table cloth.
The GM 1960 vista hardtops, in my opinion, appear more attractive due to the deemphasized tail fins and flat wide decks used that year as opposed to '59.
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43 minutes ago, Dave Mellor NJ said:
I was a veteran of the Ford/Chevy wars. I never thought I'd see the day
Looks like Chevy was winning ...at least this battle.
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On 3/28, Seller reduced price to $12,000
...and the seller is asking $15,000. for this?
Maybe it's the California black plate premium?
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https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-1967-rover-tc2000/7731369836.html
Built between 1963 and 1971 the Rover TC2000 or P6. was the class of the field in Europe.
"Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a dash of classic British luxury. Taking a strategic cue from BMW’s 1600/2002 range, Rover used their 2000/2000TC line to inject a little life into a familiar and rather staid line up. Although the Rover 2000TC, unlike the BMW 2002, is relatively unknown to North American enthusiasts, it might well be even more worthy of our attention." - Curbside Classics
This particular Rover TC2000 has been in under the same ownership here in Spokane since 1970 and was actually driven to high school by its current owner ! The car is finished in Burgundy over black and has been driven but 73,000 miles since new! The car is in remarkably nice condition and is absolutely dry AND rust free ! The cars interior is in great condition, no dash cracks, headliner is taught and even the clock works ! Seat padding is still excellent and supportive and the seats show little if any wear.I remember seeing only a few of these during my over 50 years of car addiction but, until this car came along, I had never driven one. What a great driving little car! The car feels vault like solid and is truly a pleasure to drive on your favorite country road or on the freeway. The 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder overhead cam lump is enough to propel the car quite comfortably up to speed. The cars 4 speed manual gearbox is butter smooth. The car is a little cold blooded which I will attribute mostly to our poor fuel quality here. Once warm, the car runs great ! The cars brakes are excellent with good modulation and pedal feel. The car tracks straight and there is no excessive steering play.... a very nice and comfortable driver.
Very few of these wonderful Rovers were imported to the US however, many were produced and most parts are readily available. This is a great little car that can be enjoyed and proudly shown as is. Shown by appointment.Klaus - - (509) 703-4255
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1972-saab-96-v4/7730226584.html
21 photos on ad
Great runner, lots of recent work. This is a fun working project, gets lots of looks and smiles and starts conversations wherever it goes. Bought it from a Saab family on Whidbey Island two years ago, and I am losing my garage space so I have to let it go. It is a very fun, stable front wheel drive car that is easy to work on, has an amazingly supportive community, and parts are more available and less expensive than you might think. It is a simple, beautifully funky machine, ready for fun. We have about $8K invested to date in addition to the purchase two years ago. There are a few more mechanical items to take care of before cosmetics, or it is a great survivor as is.
Full price offer will include four Saab Soccer Ball wheels with lug bolts, washers, and new center caps, ready for you to fit new tires. Comes with lots of spare parts, gaskets, workshop manual, straight front end panel, nearly perfect grill and headlight bezels, and very nice center grill with badge. I am happy to provide the list of reliable parts contacts.
Four-speed manual on the column with a freewheel.
Recent work includes:
CV Joints (previous owner / 2022)
Clutch (previous owner / 2022)
Brush paint job (previous owner - 2018?)
Front end rebuild by Scanwest, parts from Malbrad:
• Wheel bearings
• Ball joints• Upper and lower control arm bushings
Brakes by Scanwest, parts from Malbrad:
• Front Brakes: rotors, calipers, pads, brake lines
• Rear Brakes: pads, cylinders, spring kit, brake lines
New KYB shocks front and rear
Rear suspension retention straps
New Weber 34ICH carburetor with manual choke, K+N RA070V air filter
New plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor
Replaced all fuses and cleaned fuse box
Jetex 2” stainless steel exhaust and header (it sounds fantastic, see the video link below)
Transmission flush
Coolant flush
Starts great, runs and stops well. Fun daily driver
No rust in shock towers
Some floor rust repair by previous owner
Minor floor rust in footwell, which is very common with these carsCall or text Mark J. - (206) 973-6267
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https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-1990-chrysler-le-baron/7730232414.html
Hi, we are selling are 1990 Chrysler Le baron in good condition this is a all original car this car runs and drives great has a 3.0 L V6 with 40,000 original miles has a four-speed automatic transmission no mechanical problems, no transmission problems power door lock and windows powered seats has ice cold air conditioner, has a brand new set of tires on it. Brakes was also redone. Just also had a tuneup on it and also just put a new fuel pump and a new regulator top goes up and down manual has a Arizona clean title, so if you’re interested, give me a call at 602-477-9395
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2 hours ago, Fossil said:
I'm not a fan of the "in your face" colors. The older I get "is that possible?" the more dull my taste gets. If you want to get rich invent a paint that dirt won't stick too. Is that asking too much?
Have you ever tried the "Stay at Home Blues". No go, no dirt. ...also. no fun.
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1 hour ago, Larry Schramm said:
Just a thought, also more persons were living in the 50's and remember those cars from their youth.
The old guard is diminishing in numbers. Most younger collectors can't relate to cars made 20 or 30 years before they were born. I appreciate pre-WWII cars and owned more than a few in the past (1960's) but grew up riding in and living with 50's through '70's cars.
I still think 100 year old cars are neat, but mostly impractical, costly to maintain, and of diminishing interest to enthusiasts and the general public who, for he most part, never saw these cars when they were commonly on the road.
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In 1983 Joseph H. Buck claimed that his uncle, the first postmaster, Julius Buck, named the office "Aloah" after a small resort on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. Supposedly the last two letters were transposed by the Post Office during the application process. The local pronunciation, however, has remained /əˈloʊ.
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1 hour ago, Jim Bollman said:
This is a very nice original car.
Original appearing, yes, but not HPOF original. Nice car, well refurbished, but not original.
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Your basic "stripper". At least it has a heater. The six cylinder engine is probably what saved it from generations of hot rodders, that and not having a radio.
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Maybe the seller should try asking the magic $18,000. price, a very popular price for a basic 4-door project lately.
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17 minutes ago, AdamInNH said:
Around 1987 or so, friend of mine in San Jose found a ‘56 or ‘57 Nomad - I have photos somewhere, it was in way better shape than this one. Original paint and interior. Was sitting in the seller’s backyard for eons. $300, or maybe it was $500? Took nothing for us to get it running and driving.
The days of $500. tri-five Chevys is long gone. You'd think they came with gold bars in the glove box these days. They're still holding pretty strong despite the general slackening of the market for '50's collector cars. We purchased, street raced (and scrapped) many a cheap '55-'57 Chevy back in the '60's.
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For Sale: 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 4dr Sedan, 52K miles - Project - $5,500 - Panhandle, TX - Not Mine
in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
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A business opportunity for someone.