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I know that performance seems leisurely by today's standards, but with that weight, the way they were smogging engines down, and the loafy gearing, it was probably nothing short of miraculous at the time. It did call for 91 octane, though.
Great! Now there's 10 year old varnish everywhere!
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Been sitting outside this independent shop for a couple of months
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and driving local up there, some late 30's looking sedan. Maybe a plymouth? but had some period cop car looking accessories. Drove past so not much time to really scope it out.
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2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
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Went out to dinner with my uncle this afternoon, at a restaurant located at an intersection that seems like a magnet for odd cars. Every time I go there I see something unusual. Today I spotted a W126, BMW E32, 63 Impala, white Mk IV Supra not too modified, early 90s 911.
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"Lamborghini Countach Road Test!", LOL.
Late '80s?
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I think the best overall Benzes were in the 1980s.
But yeah, the W126 was head and shoulders above virtually everything else when it was launched (making the W116 look old), and remained in that position for a number of years. The 80s were MBs golden years.
That was a pretty good example of how far performance was dropping in the 1970's. Back in the 60's, Consumer Reports would often test a Pontiac Catalina, with a 389-2bbl in the early years, 400-2bbl in the later. 0-60 usually came up in 10 seconds flat, and that's CR testing it, who was a bit less aggressive in their launch techniques than the R&T, MT, C&D, etc would be. Those Catalinas usually had tall 2.56:1 axles, as well.
I think one big difference though, is that the Grand Am that was tested had a/c, whereas I doubt those 60's Catalinas were so equipped. And even with the a/c off, it still added weight to the car, and drag on the engine. I imagine the '73 Grand Am probably outweighed your typical '60's Catalina, as well.
That's about the same weight as a fully loaded 2019 Ford Explorer.
My Q7 is 5,500#. Crazy weight, IMO, but it sure drives smoothly.
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The confusion is not out of the question as buyers back in the day were confused by the nomenclature.
Basically the 850Ci is a very high production non-collectible with zero appreciation potential and staggering repair costs. Good luck and godspeed, bidders, at 127,000 miles on a V-12.
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1992 BMW 850i 6-Speed salvage title with 141k miles. Sold For $25,251 On 1/23/19.
Small? My 330Ci is listed at 32XX lbs.
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1957 DeSoto Firedome hardtop coupe: 3910 lb
1967 Pontiac Catalina convertible: 3910 lb
1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans coupe: 3834 lb
1979 Chrysler New Yorker: 3800 lb.
A few notes...a 3-on-the-tree was technically standard on the Firedome, with the Powerflite being optional and the Torqueflite being optional on top of that. But, I think this was one of those instances where they simply built them all with Torqueflites, regardless of what the sales brochure said. The only '57 DeSotos I've ever seen with a 3-on-the-tree or a Powerflite is the Dodge-based Firesweep. So, I'd guess an automatic transmission does add some weight, over a manual shift?
On the Catalina, I believe a 3-on-the-tree was standard, as well, although mine has the THM400. Plus a/c. So I'm sure that bulked it up some.
On the Grand LeMans, I think my book averages 6-cyl and V-8 weights...although oddly, it says a 400-2bbl was standard on the Grand LeMans trim level. But, mine has a 350-4bbl, so go figure. As for transmissions, I think you could get a 3-on-the-tree with the 250-6 or the Olds 260. I want to say you could get a 5-speed floor shift with the 260, as well. But I'm pretty sure the 350 and up engines had an automatic standard. And, mine has a/c, which again, will bulk it up some.
With the '79 New Yorker, a 360-2bbl and Torqueflite was standard. Although surprisingly, even at this price point, a/c was still an option!
Outback length 190, width 73, height 66 weight 3865
Explorer length 199, width 79, height 70 weight 4629 (XLT AWD)
Outback is noticeably smaller.
circa 1994?
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