Some used to call this "the American Porsche" but believe me, it's not. I suppose you could build up the engine and put a much better turbo on it (the original wasn't very well engineered) but it'd all be a labor of love.
I vote for the Galaxie. The Caddy has style, and the Jag made me laugh. Dart is a blue engine bay in a gold car, maybe not a good sign. I guess that Nova might be front heavy.
That gold/purple Dart had a cheap respray over the original purple, I think. Look at the trunk pic. I imagine the required paint job is on the to-do list.
Isn't that Stude's price high for such a plain-Jane version?
That gold/purple Dart had a cheap respray over the original purple, I think. Look at the trunk pic. I imagine the required paint job is on the to-do list.
Isn't that Stude's price high for such a plain-Jane version?
Why would he shoot the car gold instead of keeping it plum crazy?
When I was in the tool business, I went into a large Lincoln-Mercury shop and a large group of techs and managers had surrounded a brand new Mark V. It seems the shop had decided they were capable of installing an aftermarket sunroof. The hole had, indeed been cut in the roof.....canted! I have no idea how they got past that total screw up!
I vote for the Galaxie. The Caddy has style, and the Jag made me laugh. Dart is a blue engine bay in a gold car, maybe not a good sign. I guess that Nova might be front heavy.
My first car was a '62 Galaxie 2dr sedan with the 292 V8 and 3 speed manual column shift that I bought from a friend for $100. The 292 is pretty weak and didn't like to rev, more like a truck engine where low end torque is desired. I think the 292 did originate as a truck engine, IIRC.
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Funny how different engines of nearly identical displacement can be different. My dad's 68 Fairlane with a final run 289 and 3 on the tree was a decent car, the engine was more than competent to move it around at a sufficient pace. I wonder if a 351 and 352 (my dad's 60 Ford had a 352) have many differences in real world use.
My first car was a '62 Galaxie 2dr sedan with the 292 V8 and 3 speed manual column shift that I bought from a friend for $100. The 292 is pretty weak and didn't like to rev, more like a truck engine where low end torque is desired. I think the 292 did originate as a truck engine, IIRC.
Those old Ford Y-block engines were not very good. The design was from the early '50s and replaced the flathead. The 289 was a later generation and incorporated much that had been learned in the interim.
AGreed. Not a good engine at all. Cracked cylinder heads, overheating, rear main seal leaks. The basic design was faulty internally. There are some machine shop corrections that will help but stock engines will always give you problems.
That Caddy is very pretty. Nice color combo, and you don't see them too often in silver. Not cheap, but I bet restoration costs can be immense, no doubt better to buy one like that than to restore a heap.
I can see rust is fighting a battle with that W108. Hopefully not structural. Those cars replaced the 6cyl W111 fintails in 1965, for model year 1966 in the US. Looks maybe a shade lighter in color than my car.
" Funky color for a muscle car. Can't tell if this is a 350 or 455"
That is an odd color, anyone know what it was called? As for the 455, do you think the seller is lying? Looks like it's a 455, based on the cutouts in the rear bumper. Wiki says "The rear bumper sported cutouts for exhaust tips, but only when paired with the optional L75 455 CID V8 in place of the standard Oldsmobile 350 V8."
Amazing how cheap the 442 option by itself was in '72: "The 4-4-2 option package, which carried a modest sticker price of $29, consisted of the "FE2" suspension upgrades (heavy duty springs & shocks, front and rear sway bars, boxed lower rear control arms, and 14- by 7-in [356- by 178-mm] wheels), side striping, fender and decklid badging, faux hood louvers, and a unique grille."
That Caddy is very pretty. Nice color combo, and you don't see them too often in silver. Not cheap, but I bet restoration costs can be immense, no doubt better to buy one like that than to restore a heap.
I can see rust is fighting a battle with that W108. Hopefully not structural. Those cars replaced the 6cyl W111 fintails in 1965, for model year 1966 in the US. Looks maybe a shade lighter in color than my car.
Abuse is in the eyes of the beholder I guess. I'm noticing ratty interior, funky engine bay, discolored lenses, jammed wiper blades, etc. These weren't all that great a car in the first place---Mercedes had build quality down pat but the new models had teething problems. Fussy starting, harsh shifting and lots of maintenance.
On top of it, this is a base car, with carbs. Probably not fun if you don't like tinkering. FI was a worthwhile option in those days, not a huge price to pay for an easier driving experience. In my experience, the old FI units are pretty solid.
To me, it looks like a car that sat outside for 25 years. That'll mess up the wiper parking along with aging the paint and creating rust, not to mention what happens inside, especially if it leaks.
" Funky color for a muscle car. Can't tell if this is a 350 or 455"
That is an odd color, anyone know what it was called? As for the 455, do you think the seller is lying? Looks like it's a 455, based on the cutouts in the rear bumper. Wiki says "The rear bumper sported cutouts for exhaust tips, but only when paired with the optional L75 455 CID V8 in place of the standard Oldsmobile 350 V8."
Amazing how cheap the 442 option by itself was in '72: "The 4-4-2 option package, which carried a modest sticker price of $29, consisted of the "FE2" suspension upgrades (heavy duty springs & shocks, front and rear sway bars, boxed lower rear control arms, and 14- by 7-in [356- by 178-mm] wheels), side striping, fender and decklid badging, faux hood louvers, and a unique grille."
That is not a factory color for a '72 4-4-2.
In '72 the 4-4-2 option was suspension and trim only. The 455 was optional on top of that. Nice car if you had it repainted. Price is optimistic given that though.
Thank you for the LAUGH OUT LOUD post of the day. I was going to comment on "I Bought a running 318 with only 90k from a 1986 dodge diplomat." [A REAL hot rod engine, there], but every sentence has another knee-slapper!
AGreed. Not a good engine at all. Cracked cylinder heads, overheating, rear main seal leaks. The basic design was faulty internally. There are some machine shop corrections that will help but stock engines will always give you problems.
A Chevy small block was so much better than a Y block in so many ways.
A major problem with the Y blocks was getting oil to the rockers. You would see a lot of them with upper oiling devices mounted that would spray oil onto the rockers. Of course the oils of the time didn't help either.
Pennzoil was the WORST at the time for sludging up engines yet some people insisted on it!
Pennzoil was the WORST at the time for sludging up engines yet some people insisted on it!
Ah, the power of advertising. "Pennsylvania grade crude" - which I understand was high in paraffin which helped create sludge. I dunno if Pennsylvania crude actually had any benefits, but they sure sold it like it did.
We called them "Pennzoil engines" ! As soon as you pulled a valve cover you could tell.
But, that was a long time ago. I'm sure things have improved. Still, I won't use the stuff!
As a kid working part time in a gas station we had a customer who had us add STP instead of oil in his pickup every time it needed a quart AND he used Pennzoil!
No major source of 'Pennsylvania Crude' now, PA oil production is pretty low compared to it's peak. Most all engine oil is refined and packaged elsewhere.
Yes, my brother has a '52 Packard (a little rough around the edges) that needs chrome, but once he got a price, no way. '60s cars with painted bumpers just don't look right to me, though.
The description of that '56 Ford begs a question. It states that the engine is a 312 (Thunderbird Special) V-8, and the valve cover would support that, but the fender emblems indicates that the car has a 272.
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I'd take it for free though.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6179482225.html 25 cents a pound
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6179462197.html At least he isn't asking much, if it appeals to anyone
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6160050099.html Studebaker for 4 figures
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6175578662.html The car is gold and the engine pics are from a purple car. These ads confuse me
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6179338855.html Looks like a decent driver for under 5 grand
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6158526504.html Original owner 260Z. Automatic and maybe some rust under the paint
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6179266901.html Big block Nova for 4 figures
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6160808340.html Grand Prix driver. Shoot whoever put that sunroof in
Isn't that Stude's price high for such a plain-Jane version?
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https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/6177649484.html When a Caddy was a Caddy. Have no idea on the price, but man, that is a nice looking car
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/6183441836.html Similar car is featured on Better Call Saul
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/6183321829.html Funky color for a muscle car. Can't tell if this is a 350 or 455
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/6182983212.html Not quite a fintail
I can see rust is fighting a battle with that W108. Hopefully not structural. Those cars replaced the 6cyl W111 fintails in 1965, for model year 1966 in the US. Looks maybe a shade lighter in color than my car.
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That is an odd color, anyone know what it was called? As for the 455, do you think the seller is lying? Looks like it's a 455, based on the cutouts in the rear bumper. Wiki says "The rear bumper sported cutouts for exhaust tips, but only when paired with the optional L75 455 CID V8 in place of the standard Oldsmobile 350 V8."
Amazing how cheap the 442 option by itself was in '72: "The 4-4-2 option package, which carried a modest sticker price of $29, consisted of the "FE2" suspension upgrades (heavy duty springs & shocks, front and rear sway bars, boxed lower rear control arms, and 14- by 7-in [356- by 178-mm] wheels), side striping, fender and decklid badging, faux hood louvers, and a unique grille."
To me, it looks like a car that sat outside for 25 years. That'll mess up the wiper parking along with aging the paint and creating rust, not to mention what happens inside, especially if it leaks.
In '72 the 4-4-2 option was suspension and trim only. The 455 was optional on top of that. Nice car if you had it repainted. Price is optimistic given that though.
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https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/6167787767.html Can you say in over your head?
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A major problem with the Y blocks was getting oil to the rockers. You would see a lot of them with upper oiling devices mounted that would spray oil onto the rockers. Of course the oils of the time didn't help either.
Pennzoil was the WORST at the time for sludging up engines yet some people insisted on it!
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But, that was a long time ago. I'm sure things have improved. Still, I won't use the stuff!
As a kid working part time in a gas station we had a customer who had us add STP instead of oil in his pickup every time it needed a quart AND he used Pennzoil!
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https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6176749524.html I'd imagine a lot of work to restore but could be worth it for a Caddy man
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6189628190.html Parts car?
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6175655927.html Probably rough around the edges?
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6175015407.html When a mini was really mini
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6161641770.html 280 ZX turbo. Don't remember much about these. Good cars?
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6189396290.html Could be a decent driver. Would like more pics
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6186326714.html Forgot these existed. The white bumpers, wing and wheels are not working
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6189247523.html These builds give you the worst ROI possible
'60s cars with painted bumpers just don't look right to me, though.
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