Guest SiriusB Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Never owned a classic car before but would like some input on some things to look for.i like cars like thishttp://youtu.be/FnNGTdsYpHIthanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Did it have the 440?? Edited January 11, 2015 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Gotta love those big "C" bodies with Elephant engines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Great drivetrains. Almost indestructible. Body fit and finish wasn't the best from the factory. I like the 65 Chrysler myself. You still have the domed instrument cluster. Alot of car for the money. Really nice examples can be had under 10,000 in a 2 door hardtop. I walked away from a 68 Chrysler Convertible because it had been repainted but the rest of the car was crazy original and in incredible shape. Even underneath. That could have been bought for 12,000. It even had the original top and it was beautiful. (the repaint was because it got bumped in one quarter and for some reason someone decided to repaint the whole car. That was a mistake. The underneath was incredible. It even had the 440 TNT driveline and factory Air. Red with a black top and interior. 24 KMI? and I believe that was original. Down side with these cars is they just aren't popular so if you grow tired easy of something and want to sell it to buy another car it might not be an easy sale. IF you love the style and plan to keep it for years they are probably a good choice. I would buy a very original car in super nice condition. Original paint if possible. You just get so much more with original cars and they are easier to sell. No excuses for bad body work or Issues that restored cars can have. I didn't see a price on this car but I would shop around as much as you can and buy the absolute best car you can find. I think you have alot of cars to pick from. Good luck and let us know what you end up buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 SiriusB,Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. Where are you located? Hopefully we can find a local AACA Region or Chapter near you so you can visit with some local antique car enthusiasts who will be able to help you in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiriusB Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 SiriusB,Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. Where are you located? Hopefully we can find a local AACA Region or Chapter near you so you can visit with some local antique car enthusiasts who will be able to help you in person.Sierra Vista, Arizonathanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiriusB Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Did it have the 440??383 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 SiriusB,I don't know much about Arizona geography and Arizona is one of the states with a lot fewer AACA Regions than most. Here are the two Regions listed on the main page of the website. From Google Maps it looks like Tucson Region is a little bit over an hour from you. A.A.C.M.E. RegionPresident - Karen Rodgers2901 N 80th LnPhoenix, AZ 85033-4807Tucson RegionPresident - Ronald Sotardi3520 N. San JuanitoTucson, AZ 85749The Tucson Region is hosting the Grand National Dual meet in March. You should stop by. You will be exposed to lots of antique cars then. Here is a link to the Region website:http://www.tucsonaaca.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I have a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere III with 23,000 original miles and a 318 V8 coming in shortly. Should be priced under $20,000. I also have a big, red 1969 Chrysler 300 convertible at $19,900. Both would be great entry-level hobby cars that are in excellent shape and ready to enjoy.I don't have photos of the Belvedere but here's the 300, which is a heck of a lot of car for under $20K:More details: http://harwoodmotors.com/vehicles/admin_details.php?id=486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BillP Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I owned a '69 300 convertible, it was medium metallic blue. Had it for about five years, sold it about eight years ago. It was an excellent car. Solid, strong and comfortable, you could get in and drive long distances in confidence. At the same time, I had a '68 full-size Pontiac convertible with the big-horse engine. It was half the car by every measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I would be all over that red Chrysler convertible. Beautiful, dependable, strong performance, different and just downright a huge joy to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 That green 68 Plymouth has a few things to look over carefully that show up on the video. Body seems wavy below the side moulding on the quarter panels, one spot on left fender above side moulding about in the center looks like it might have a very shallow pancake dent as evidenced by the reflection in the paint at certain angles. Clear tape over sticker in the door jamb near door hinges on driver's side really seems odd, might have been put on before buffing out new paint and they are scared to peel it off for fear of peeling off the sticker. Dash seems to have a break over speedometer. Overall the Plymouth appears to be a very good car from a 10 foot distance (10 footer) but some serious rust may have been covered up on the quarter panels, and look for rust bubbles under the vinyl roof as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Not a Mopar guy but that Red Convert looks great for the $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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