George Smolinski

I’m surprised it doesn’t have the Corvette valve covers.

Right hand drive. Maybe Aussie?

It’s not a ‘70. It’s a ‘69.

You just built a streetrod, but you forgot airbags to lower it. Or, you could go all out & make a hopper out of it.😁 My thoughts in asking about an engine swap were along the line of a period Ford or Lincoln that would bolt up. Heck, maybe even an old Caddy with an adapter plate to bolt it to the trans.

I fully understand it would be a "rare" (define rare vs rare & valuable. there is a difference) car with a wrong engine. What's the alternative if the engine is not repairable & there is no replacement available? Part it out? Seems a shame to do it to a nice car with bad engine. From reading your replies to this thread, you seem fairly knowledgeable on these cars, but your thinking and views also seem very skewed to dollar amounts when a car is sold, or in your case maybe when it's flipped? Some would rather see a car like this back on the road even with an incorrect engine than not see it at all. I'm sure there are snobs & people only concerned amount dollar values of their "investments" in this hobby(a now laughable term), but there are others who would welcome a chance at seeing, studying, driving, riding, and even owning a car such as this EVEN WITH A WRONG ENGINE. I'll get off my soapbox now.

1961 Lambreta TV 176 Scooter and Sidecar

Thanks to Bloo, M-man, Edinmass, for your explanations, answers to my questions, and telling us of possible issues with a car like this. You get 👍👍 from me. One more question. If the engine is bad, is there any swap (other than a 350 Chevy😁) that would be relatively simple and get the car back on the road?

Are they any more difficult than the V8 flathead? I don't know enough about them or the flathead V8, but I would think they are essentially the same engine, just 4 more cylinders.

I've seen cars that were indoors for 20-30 or more years and they rusted & sunk right into the dirt floor they were stored on. I've also seen cars stored in concrete floor/block walled buildings that were constantly damp & full of moisture that were turned into rust buckets.

“I understand that it looks like a good solid old car. The issue is the aluminum head V12. If the motor is junk, the chances of someone dumping the 30-50k in to the engine is minimal. I think if it was a flathead straight eight that can still be done for under 20k I would have a different opinion.” Along this line of thinking, can a flathead V8 be swapped into the car to replace the V12? Or does it create a lot more issues? I never saw or heard of it being done.

I have some of his. The settings are similar. I've only seen his work in color, not B & W.

Somebody always has to spoil our fun!😁

Unless it was roadworthy, I'd offer about half the asking price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/599499537735193/? Driven 45,000 miles Automatic transmission Clean title Pictures tell a thousand words. Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood business sedan Ran when parked (over five years ago) Surface rust. Has been indoors most of its life. I just have too many projects and this one is getting neglected. Would love to see it go to a caring home.

Yes, he was famous for his sideways and upside down artwork.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375990170837120? 1937 Lincoln Town Car $26,000 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Fond du Lac, WI Driven 31,968 miles Manual transmission Clean title I am selling my extremely rare 1937 Willoughby Limo. Obviously not a Town Car, but Facebook requires one of their models. I have owned it since 2008. It is complete, the V-12 engine had been rebuilt by previous owner, but sat in a museum for a few years after and the fuel system needs work. I've rebuilt the carb and fuel pump, and will be cleaning the fuel tank and getting it running again later this year after I recoup from back surgery. The interior is quite nice, all original, all pieces present including clock. The exterior is an older repaint and presentable. I have the greyhound hood ornament. As you can see from the pictures, I've done some disassembly. The top is incorrect with modern vinyl convertible material not the cobra grain that I believe was original. I have too many projects, so if someone is interested, please give me a call @ [hidden information]., I'd love to discuss it with you. I originally paid $36,000 for the car in '08, but am willing to let it go for $26,000 OBO to see it go to a good home. Thanks! Wally

Weren't you young once upon a time? Didn't you do or want to do foolish things like go fast?

1969 Mustang Mach I Super Cobra Jet

It isn't, but sometimes a guy just HAS to post ugly.

BUY IT, JACK! You'd have a lot of looky loos at the local cruise.

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