It's really okay---the suspension is all reworked so the car doesn't dip or wallow in the slightest--however, one does wonder about speed bumps. Probably this car won't be driven around all that much. Anyway, oil pans are easily replaced.
It is. I thought you guys might be interested, since we rarely get to see exactly why a '68 Dodge Charger could be worth so much money---obviously this is not your usual $30,000 hot rod.
Just look at how the INSIDE of the hood is finished!
The finish is like glass, the body panels are perfection, every square inch of the car is absolutely flawless. Every single nut and bolt restored.
Not sure why they didn't buy aftermarket nuts and bolts like so much else on it. Very little original anything on that.
I am of a dissenting view on these. I am sure the craftsmanship and engineering is top-shelf. I would much prefer that effort be applied to making it the best original possible. These things just seem to be Frankensteins to me, and sacrifice what could be an original restored car in the process. Money cannot buy originality, nor good taste I suppose.
Both need price adjustments I think. The asking price of the Impala would be for a "clean driver" but this car is kind of a stripped down model. I don't see power steering although he says it's there, or power brakes. That would make the car somewhat unpleasant to drive. Maybe we need better photos. For this money you should not see any serious faults. Be nice to see what's underneath, too, condition of the chrome and stainless, etc. Might be worth close to asking price if its nice.
I don't see the money in the Chrysler. You could buy an equivalent Cadillac for that.
Yeah, I'm not seeing much of a market for flathead 50s cars, except of course "flattie Fords" that are ragtops or woodies.
I just saw a really nice '46 Cadillac 4-door sell for $16K with rebuilt V-8 and transmission to boot. Even THAT took forever to sell and included tons of extra parts.
They are well-made cars but I don't see this one keeping up with modern traffic...probably okay off the line but it'll run out of steam pretty quick. You'd have to drive it for an hour or so to see if you could live with it.
Too bad it isn't 81+, as it would be turbo. Nice colors, I don't mind it either, very period correct, but not too loud - MB had a huge color palette at the time, and it could end up being yellow or a brighter orange or taxi beige. Looks like a good car.
The rust spot would drive me nuts though. It is a common issue on those, as a friend of mine has a CD and it has a similar spot. I would want to deduct for the repair - it will be a window-out job, and not cheap, but can probably be done with a small amount of paintwork. Maybe deduct at least 2K for it.
Completely subjective, but the 64s don't appeal to me. They look too flattened out and plain to me. IMO a blah transitional year
A lot of people I know really like the '64's, but I don't either. Of the '62-64 iteration, I like each year a little less than the one before. The '64 to me is blunt in the front, blunt in the rear, and if it's an Impala other than an SS, it had two levels of horizontal trim running down the side.
I love the '65, but a friend said if I had a '64 and '65 on lifts next to each other and looked underneath, I'd see how the '65 was cheapened, LOL.
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I've seen a couple of smallblock Ford MB 123 conversions over the years. Not sure if I would do it to that car. A non-turbo 300CD will be slow, but not glacial like a 240D, The FI I6 out of a 280E/SE of that era will also drop right in.
It'll be slow enough to be painful. If you stay away from high altitude, short merges on freeways, and long hills, it's tolerable; otherwise you will scare yourself. Price isn't bad, really. It's hard to find these older diesels that haven't been captured and tortured by vegans.
.Yes, it's the M110 engine. Performance was...meh....it's a heavy-ish car and has only 140HP SAE in U.S. spec. You'd probably get 0-60 in around 11 seconds.
well, I am sure if you are creative, there are ways to get more out of it. Even stock, that is plenty for classic car duty. Cruising around town, leisurely drives on the highway at off times. I doubt he plans to use it to commute on the NYC parkways!
might not be fast, but probably smooth as heck, pulls like a freight train, and will cruise all day at 75 without breaking a sweat.
Completely subjective, but the 64s don't appeal to me. They look too flattened out and plain to me. IMO a blah transitional year
A lot of people I know really like the '64's, but I don't either. Of the '62-64 iteration, I like each year a little less than the one before. The '64 to me is blunt in the front, blunt in the rear, and if it's an Impala other than an SS, it had two levels of horizontal trim running down the side.
I love the '65, but a friend said if I had a '64 and '65 on lifts next to each other and looked underneath, I'd see how the '65 was cheapened, LOL.
Check out this rundown. I love how in those early years, the car was so significantly changed every year. Can you imagine any manufacturer doing that now?
I was driven home from the hospital in a 65 Biscayne for my first ever car ride so I am a little partial
This came up in a side banner ad, I had to click At 20 years old, probably just about original MSRP, and probably not going to depreciate. Slushbox, but that can be corrected if one really wants. These are cool, but it'd probably get stolen.
And would probably bring a mere $6K today! Well that one's nice, might bring more because of year and condition, but it's a very bad car to take to an auction. They simply do not do well there for whatever reason.
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Sure, easily replaced. ha. too bad it holds the car's lifeblood and you may not know it sprung a leak until its too late.
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I agree the wheels are... not the best choice.
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Just look at how the INSIDE of the hood is finished!
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I am of a dissenting view on these. I am sure the craftsmanship and engineering is top-shelf. I would much prefer that effort be applied to making it the best original possible. These things just seem to be Frankensteins to me, and sacrifice what could be an original restored car in the process. Money cannot buy originality, nor good taste I suppose.
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http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5973735642.html The little beemer
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5973740994.html 1st gen Slade. These GMC looking ones are pretty forgotten these days
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http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5973715699.html X3s have been out this long?
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5949315385.html Does that got a hemi?
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5951726976.html Trans Am 3 pedals and seller seems to think much of the car. Style never appealed to me, but 300 hp and 6 speed for 4 grand
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A clean post year 2000, 4X4 club cab pickup with decent miles seems ok at $4K or so.
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Rust never sleeps.
This is sharp!
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As for the '50 Chrysler, selling any 4-door domestic car at that price level from 1946-54 is going to be tough.
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I don't see the money in the Chrysler. You could buy an equivalent Cadillac for that.
Uh, OK.
Regarding the Chrysler, I can't imagine the market for flathead postwar cars, no matter how nice, is that big.
I just saw a really nice '46 Cadillac 4-door sell for $16K with rebuilt V-8 and transmission to boot. Even THAT took forever to sell and included tons of extra parts.
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The rust spot would drive me nuts though. It is a common issue on those, as a friend of mine has a CD and it has a similar spot. I would want to deduct for the repair - it will be a window-out job, and not cheap, but can probably be done with a small amount of paintwork. Maybe deduct at least 2K for it.
A lot of people I know really like the '64's, but I don't either. Of the '62-64 iteration, I like each year a little less than the one before. The '64 to me is blunt in the front, blunt in the rear, and if it's an Impala other than an SS, it had two levels of horizontal trim running down the side.
I love the '65, but a friend said if I had a '64 and '65 on lifts next to each other and looked underneath, I'd see how the '65 was cheapened, LOL.
Too bad it's a diesel.
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how hard would an engine swap be? A little weekend project?
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might not be fast, but probably smooth as heck, pulls like a freight train, and will cruise all day at 75 without breaking a sweat.
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I was driven home from the hospital in a 65 Biscayne for my first ever car ride so I am a little partial
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