auburnseeker Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 We've all seen some pretty tasteless creations that somehow even got to the finished stage. Well, here is the latest selection. You have to wonder what eventually happens to something like this. My guess is outside under a tarp until it looks like the Packard under the bargains thread, then someone finally pulls the life support. It would be nice if at some point a friend would take you by the shoulders back you up and say, look at that thing. Does that actually look good to you? Looks like the prototype for the Pontiac Aztec. Looks like a Plymouth fell off an overpass and landed on a Ford Tempo. https://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-stonington-custom-stree-rod-1950/6944063321.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Why would you insult a Ford Tempo like that? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvaughn Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Well at least his description didn’t try to overwhelm us with all the virtues of his wonderful creation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Creative use of parts! A lot of work to make a one of a kind auto. Not much detail in the listing, like art it speaks for itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 He must know it's going to be hard to sell which is why he's only asking $5500 instead of $55,000.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 At least it has a smile in the bumper like the Cars Movie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I am attracted to those little things extending from the tips of the fenders. Just can't put my finger on why. Made me smile. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: I am attracted to those little things extending from the tips of the fenders. Just can't put my finger on why. Made me smile. Bernie And if you do it will get you arrested in most places except Vegas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 For better or worse, the old car hobby spans the broad spectrum of human behaviors . On every spectrum there are the extremes. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Let's see a Nissan nose with high elderly Dagmars and 2.5 mph bumperettes in the back. At least it's a bustle back and not a fastback. Edited July 28, 2019 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 My guess is that he wanted to put on old body on a new chassis...then encountered some "engineering" problems. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: I am attracted to those little things extending from the tips of the fenders. Just can't put my finger on why. Made me smile. Bernie Members 1,022 9,948 posts Report post Posted just now Only feature that I found pleasing, reminded me of 1939 Willys headlights. Bob Edited July 28, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Maybe he has no friends. He obviously didn't make any new friends from this post. In rat rod livery maybe, but it looks like this was a waste of a good paint job. I don't often get caught up in criticizing a person's artistic license, but I just get frustrated that so much talent gets wasted on deadened projects like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, auburnseeker said: And if you do it will get you arrested in most places except Vegas. And also certain parts of San Francisco.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richasco Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I don’t think they slapped on a front and back bumper. I think the bottom half is all mustang, note the wheels, bumpers and rockers. Instead of discussing this mashup how about we discuss the 1929 Peerless that’s for for sale @22k. That is a car worthy of a multi page thread. Edited July 28, 2019 by richasco (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregLaR Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Yeah, uh..... I don't think this is such a good idea after all........ Edited July 28, 2019 by GregLaR (see edit history) 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, richasco said: I don’t think they slapped on a front and back bumper. I think the bottom half is all mustang, note the wheels, bumpers and rockers. Instead of discussing this mashup how about we discuss the 1929 Peerless that’s for for sale @22k. That is a car worthy of a multi page thread. I think we did discuss it already. So why did no one buy it? Not much to discuss nice car at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, richasco said: I don’t think they slapped on a front and back bumper. I think the bottom half is all mustang, note the wheels, bumpers and rockers. Instead of discussing this mashup how about we discuss the 1929 Peerless that’s for for sale @22k. That is a car worthy of a multi page thread. Thank you for the comment about the 8-125. I study Peerless quite a bit. Of the 300 versions of model & body style Peerless built from 1900 to 1931, I think this is one of the best 10.* A luxury car of exceptional power and looks, first venture for the firm into straight eight cars after 13 years of V-8s. As rare today as a Bugatti Royale, with only two shown in public in twenty years. Meaning very few people can claim to have seen a Peerless 8-125. None of the motoring magazines are going to compare the collectibility of a Packard or a Cadillac to one of these, or ask people if they remember one in "The Untouchables" television show. They were made in 5-P Sedan, 7-P Sedan, 2-P Coupe, 2-P Roadster, 4-P Victoria, and 7-P Limousine form on 130" & 138" chassis'. Their prices ranged from $2,195-$2,495. If one goes to fineartamerica.com they can get a number of items with imprints of a new 1929 8-125(mis-titled "1925 Peerless Straight 8"): Large Print on canvas, paper, or metal, Mafia Greeting Card, Shower Curtain, Zippered Money Pouch, Tee-Shirt, etc. I got a money bag, tee-shirt and greeting card. *One of the other ones just came up for sale in St. Louis, a 1909 offered by Hyman's Ltd., but that is one of those "Inquire For Price" cars. Edited July 29, 2019 by jeff_a (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Maybe he was encouraged at a young age and took things a bit too literal... "You can do anything you set your mind to Jimmy" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Appears to have been built by a committee made up of 20 individuals each designing their own body panel with no communication from one another on how it should look when finished. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richasco Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Half of the thread on the Peerless is about the aborted purchase of a Packard limo. But let’s not derail this thread, let’s keep this thread on track and talk about the wonderful blending of a rolled 90’s mustang and rotted Plymouth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I firmly believe that anyone should be allowed to sale into the sunset in what ever kind of boat they want too have. Especially in this day and age when everyone is so volatile about almost everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hey anyone can sail off into the sunset how they want. Best part is, if they are already dead they won't get to hear all the hoots and hollars of the people as they point and stare. Now if you are still alive, then it might be more difficult since everyone seems to be offended by even the suggestion that what they have done is proven to be a fail. You are welcome to design and build anything you want. It's when you try to sell it, that it becomes open for public critique and most obviously stated with the wallet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I think a black vinyl top might be the fix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, JACK M said: I think a black vinyl top might be the fix. Or a big brown tarp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) "And there YOU are, with that wonderful car. We have a special place reserved, your class is behind that building to the left. Dont worry, spectators will find you...." Edited July 29, 2019 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I'd like to see a photo of the owner. It's commonly known that some dogs look like their owners (or is it the other way around?). I'm wondering if the same thing is true about cars? Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Ok, let's note some positives! I looks well grafted together. A lot of thought went into this mash-up. The body work and paint looks well done. The worst thing for me is those hideous wheels! Anything with three or four "spokes" just looks wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB26 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Now, I’m not advocating this and I do think it’s hideous. But if the front was done as thorough as the back, it might flow a little better. That front end is just many different types of wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Well I couldn't find a picture of the owner but I found his dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 The car takes me back to my early 20's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: The car takes me back to my early 20's. Did the carriages look like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 It's to keep the bugs off those cute little fender extensions. Every time I look at that car I smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 It's a "BARF" Bought And Regretted Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) On 7/30/2019 at 11:40 AM, 63RedBrier said: Ok, let's note some positives! I looks well grafted together. A lot of thought went into this mash-up. The body work and paint looks well done. The worst thing for me is those hideous wheels! Anything with three or four "spokes" just looks wrong... I agree about 3 spokes; unless you have one of those funny little French cars , however 4 spokes on the right car work fine for me. Greg in Canada Edited August 3, 2019 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 The judges have declared the modifications did not meet their standards of good taste. Next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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