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Here we go again with the interchangable Chevy wheels: note the early '70s Chevelle/Nova wheels attached to that S-10 frame! Oh, when will it end?
Buy it now price is $2800. I saw walk.
I appreciate the sellers forthrightness about the condition. His diatribe is actually a little amusing.
He doesn't know the milage, has that cheeso rear hatch and an 88 T/A isn't that collectible to begin with. This car in great shape and about 100,000 miles is worth 5 grand if you find a loyalist. It's also not a good sign that the seller is running a Trans Am junkyard out of his driveway besides.
Tell me what you think.
But as far-gone as that body is, it's time to scrap. It's just too easy to find one of these that's still rust-free. And the rust on that one looks terminal!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/49278139.html
Thumbs up or thumbs down?
I'd have to actually see pics of the quarters, rocker panels, and floors to really make a decision though.
If it was a New Yorker or DeSoto Firedome/Fireflite instead of just a Windsor, then it would be a no-brainer for me, and I'd vote SAVE in a heartbeat. But it's just a poly-head and not a Hemi, like those other cars would have. And those others were more likely to have the 3-speed Torqueflite, whereas this thing, along with the DeSoto Firesweep, most likely just had a 2-speed Powerflite. I could be wrong on that one, though.
And it's a shame that some of the body parts that don't look rusted out, like the hood, driver's side door, and front bumper are still damaged.
Okay, how 'bout something a bit more hopeful? These old wrecks are getting depressing.
Remember though you have to pay the asking price:
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/49236168.html
This one is very edgey at the price because you can buy 'em pretty nice for $6,500. So facing the removal of that ghastly paint job and possible trans overhaul and all that, this is obviously a car you are just gonna buy and drive around while people make fun of it.
so I'd vote TENTATIVE SAVE with the qualifier that you do NOT attempt a restoration, otherwise, part it out to restore a more worthy convertible. I assume lots of chrome goodies and interior switchgear, etc. is interchangeable...or if you need an engine or trans core to rebuild.
I don't care for the Caddy myself, but it certainly looks/sounds nice enough to save, although the correct price isn't something I would have any idea about. But, for a collectible/classic/funky old car, $3,500 doesn't sound like much money at all, and you really can't get too buried in it (not like paying $12,000 for a 2K car).
If you really want it (like Andre), and plan to keep it, overpaying by a few bucks ain't the worst thing in the world.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I would LOOOOVE something like that '61 Caddy, but I'm wondering if I should hold out for a convertible?
If I get a toy, it will be a convertible, but I do recognize that the fixed roof models will generally be cheaper to buy and own,, and probably less problematic (and chaeper to restore).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Can't tell if this one is the Series 62 (base, power windows and seat optional) or the Coupe de Ville (both standard, not much difference otherwise).
http://irobotnik.com/content/images/citroen_robot.jpg
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/NA_Autoshow/frameset.html
You can even get the toy for about $20 (although the red one is a JDM exclusive).
http://www.binalternators.de/meister_english.html
Here's the Citroen ad:
http://uk.download.yahoo.com/ne/fu/oa/eurcncs185030.mpg
and a little article about it:
http://www.carpages.co.uk/citroen/citroen_c4_13_11_04.asp?switche- d=on&echo=474927185
Okay, next project car for your consideration:
http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/49367568.html
Now NOT fun in a "performance" sort of way, that is! In '79 these things came with a 166 hp 400 (unless they held over some 460's for limo use). Now my friend says my '79 NYer 360-2, which is hardly a rocket, will walk his '78 Mark V with a 460-4 like a dog, so I have a feeling that this much heavier, much more emasculated limo would probably set new records for the quarter mile! New LOW records, that is! ;-)
Here is an interesting one. This doesn't have a buy it now price, so let's call at $4,000.
The Chevelle is a little less off the beaten path than some of these other cars discussed here. There is a big market for these cars. The SS350 is less desirable than the big blocks but is still valuable and desirable in good shape.
Unfortunately, the seller is short on details here. The stripe isn't factory but this does have some signs that it's authentic such as the dash and emblem on the rear bumper (1972 only). The wheels are 72 SS also although they did come in later cars. Most people doing a fake usually don't bother with the dash. Do the numbers match??? Probably not.
Being that the interior is nice, if the engine does run strong, I'd say it's ago for $3,500 to $4,000. Could be a big mistake once you see it up close, but just judging from what's here.
*edit - this was concering the Lincoln limo.
The Chevelle is hardly my kind of car, but I can think of plenty of people who'd be interested in such a vehicle.