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I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today! (Archived)
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
And this original puppy with original engine except for a Holley on top.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I don't understand it either. The factory Avanti wheel is a nice wheel.
Magazine reviews at the time almost always commented on the true bucket seats in the Avanti. I've heard they were copies of Alfa seats. Most buckets back then were really more like a scaled-down bench seat.
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/classic-car-photogallery1/1963-studebaker-avanti-r2/1963-studebaker-avanti-r2-steering-wheel.jpg
Whole car looked original. Seats too. I should have pic'd the interior. Owner was telling someone else the engine was original except for the large Holley on top. I don't like the wheels on it.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Here's an engine you won't see every day. 1918 Buick Phaeton
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/405341-1000-0.jpg?rev=2
Look at those floor mats! I'm going to start looking inside the Studebakers and Avantis more closely for the
rest of the cruise in season here--soon to end. Those are nice.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The GT Hawk has a comprehensive instrument panel, I think. The '64 lost the pleats at the top of the right half and added a thick pad at the bottom of the dash on that side. I remember a mag article from the time complimenting the thick padding, as opposed to "the usual 1/4 inch used by other manufacturers".
Amazingly, not a customer order--Chrysler dumped this on the dealer! Salesman said he and the dealer owner were nervous and after about six weeks, a guy came in saying his Chevy dealer was jerking him around for three months on a car he'd ordered; did they have any four-speeds? He bought this car. The salesman still knew the guy and put the current owner in touch with him. I love stories like that.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'65 and '66's are my favorite Chryslers too. The '63 and '64 are among my least-favorites!
You could almost expect a 4-speed in a 300, but in a Newport?!
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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I pretty much like all of the 65/66 Mopars. I used to dislike the 63/64 Chrysler, but lately I kind of like their greenhouse and dash.
I also learned my aunt dumped her beloved BMW E38 740iL for a late run Cadillac SRX - maintenance was never ending on the BMW, nearest dealer was over an hour away, and she didn't know any good indy shops. Definitely for the better. She says the quality isn't the same, but the reliability makes up for it.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
My uncle had a 3.0 Taurus, it puked a transmission, but I think the engine was OK. My mother had a 3.8 Taurus that never had transmission problems, but it puked a head gasket.
Mufflers didn't last long on those cars, and that rasp got way worse as the muffler wore out, LOL.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
As I said, amazingly, two of my best high school friends got them that year. One was orange and the other, red. Both were V8's with automatic.