Project Cars--You Get to Vote on "Hold 'em or Fold 'em"

gsemike

stickguy said:

I like the concept!

I feel like back then I saw them often enough to expect that was a dealer conversion. Would make a cool drag car conversions with some big fatties outback and a nice small block

fintail

Quick traipse through the wilds of CL:

Optimist

Plenty of it here too

"FIRM" = "not gonna sell it" (looks like a cool car, but again, unreasonable, and the "...." thing is very much of a stereotype

Mentions damage, doesn't show damage

"mechanically perfect" - interesting thing to say

Curbstoner still trying

Orange on orange on orange, has to be rare

It looks like it could be nice, but we don't have that much inflation yet

Starship

Droptop

Getting scarce

True Euro with the rare woolcloth velour and maybe AMG Penta wheels

Not selling, I wonder what's up

Hotted up a little

Unusual "clone"

Idaho pricing

Finally a JDM import that's really different

stickguy

I love the Celica. seems cheap (these days) even with the steep miles. Maybe it has lot more needs the seller is hoping somebody doesn't notice.

I actually kind of like the Nova too. Small block 4 speed? Wonderful! But the black bumpers, have to go.

$5k for a ratty, junky, 4 door dart? Crack pipe.

tjc78

Camaro will be turned into a 1/4 mile car or someone will destroy it. Not much to save there IMO

If you are into Eldo’s you could do worse for 18K. That is a lot of orange. I’ve never seen that color before.

I like the Benz, although probably not the easiest to live with.

explorerx4

tjc78 needs that Daihatsu for down at the beach.

tjc78

Lol. My wife keeps hounding me for a golf cart, not all that far off.

ab348

I am not a fan of the jumbo Eldorados but that orange one seems like a decent deal if you could live with it.

The Celica looks like it needs a new top at a minimum and probably lots more, good luck restoring that.

The Nova had a lot of money thrown at it, unfortunately all on the wrong things. The Seville is devalued by the carb conversion IMO.

The Riv convertible does nothing for me now.

Both of the old Oldsmobiles are priced close to insanity.

xwesx

fintail said:

Not selling, I wonder what's up

A convertible with over 200,000 miles?! That's a tough sell, for sure, especially considering the middling condition.

fintail

We've all seen those retro Corvettes with vintage style front and rear clips on a late model car, a way to scream you are of the white sneakers/jorts/tucked in shirt demographic. Here's a new take on it:




It can be your new project

stickguy

that one actually does not look too bad.

tjc78

They must have built this like Johnny Cash.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1949-packard-convertible-roadster/

stickguy

that one actually does not look too bad. Better than most of these build. Not that I want it.

fintail

1949? That thing has virtually no 1949 cues. I like how the LeBaron genes shine through on the greenhouse/window profile.

texases

That "Packard" does nothing for me, it's not a "continuation" in my opinion. Just a Packard - shaped radiator shell.

tjc78

It’s just so Frankensteined. Ford/Lincoln motor and a
Lebaron frame and interior. Who knows what the transmission and driveline is from. Good luck fixing the darn thing.

texases

I'd rather

sda

Having owned a 92 LeBaron GTC convertible, chassis stiffness is not a strength, lots of jiggles and cowl shake. It was a rare 5sp, 2.5 turbo, fully loaded.

fintail

On the idea of Packard convertibles at auction, I still think this was well-bought for provenance alone

ab348

stickguy said:

that one actually does not look too bad.

Better get your eyes checked, Stick!

That thing is horrendous.

explorerx4

The engine in that 'Packard' is a V12 Lincoln. 239 CI = 5.4 Liters.

Michaell

explorerx4 said:

The engine in that 'Packard' is a V12 Lincoln. 239 CI = 5.4 Liters.

Your conversion is off.

5.4L is roughly 330 cubic inches

texases

explorerx4 said:

The engine in that 'Packard' is a V12 Lincoln. 239 CI = 5.4 Liters.

V8, you mean, right?

explorerx4

@michaell,
Some major dyslexia on my part. 329 not 239. Oops.

Michaell

explorerx4 said:

@michaell,
Some major dyslexia on my part. 329 not 239. Oops.

When I did the conversion on my phone, I wondered if that was the case --- 329.58, so I rounded up.

qbrozen

Just went back and looked at this listing that sparked this discussion. I’m speechless, with a touch of horrified. And keep in mind how I like a lot of weird cars.

fintail

My friend got his coupe back - all appears well. First thing he did when he got it back was change the oil - and that's a pic he sent me:



I forgot he's on year of manufacture plates now, and the house, his mom's, is worth an insane amount of money these days because eastside suburb of Seattle, Bay Area part II. Stupendously lucky timing.

fintail

CL Quickie:

Excuse me?

That's a look

Pretty rare these days

Probably a 15K car 15 years ago

Lots of miles

Basic

Unknown mileage

Really thin on the ground now (I think this is actually a couple years newer)

Collector Series

Take it slow around corners

Whitewalls (didn't one of these just bring a bit at auction?)

Probably would work for a Tremors re-enactor

stickguy

Oh I like that 911. Even the updates seem worthwhile. Price is the price! I do know those have been going up quick.

ab348

I hate to admit it, but assuming the dash cover isn't hiding a cracked pad, I quite like that Mark V.

The '80 98 is probably the bargain of the bunch. Rides like a wheelchair upholstered in cream puffs, as Uncle Tom McCahill liked to say.

qbrozen

If that Gremlin had a manual, bucket seats, and $3k price reduction, I’d like it.

stickguy

I might too. My gremlin X was a ‘74 too I think. Buckets and 3 speed on the floor, and the drilled 3 spoke wheel. I liked that car.

sda

ab348 said:

I hate to admit it, but assuming the dash cover isn't hiding a cracked pad, I quite like that Mark V.

The '80 98 is probably the bargain of the bunch. Rides like a wheelchair upholstered in cream puffs, as Uncle Tom McCahill liked to say.

The Collector's Series along with the previous Diamond Jubilee both featured a leather covered dash pad that was very nice. Agree, I hope that dashcover isn't hiding something.

For the 80 Olds 98, I didn't realize you could get the 350 and THM400 that year. With almost 200k on it, perhaps an engine/tranny swap?

explorerx4

It looked to me like the paint on the door of that Mark didn't quite match

ab348

sda said:

For the 80 Olds 98, I didn't realize you could get the 350 and THM400 that year. With almost 200k on it, perhaps an engine/tranny swap?

No, that was the last year for the Olds 350. I assume it was born with the TH400 as well given that it is a 98.

qbrozen

Who feels the need to make a KITT replica? If I had the time, I'd be all over this.

gsemike

@qbrozen said:
Who feels the need to make a KITT replica? If I had the time, I'd be all over this.

You have to wonder what happened the the rear spoiler but looks good for the money especially if those miles are legit

For a KITT, you'd probably want to start with an 82 or 3. The 86 would be much more powerful but body flourishes were pretty different by then

gsemike

tjc78

I want that Mark. That car is literally one of maybe 30 made in that exact configuration. The silver is rare and then most were cloth and sunroof was really the only option.

If it was close I’d be in big trouble.

As for the dash pad, yes they are leather and I’ve never seen one cracked even on beat cars.

tjc78

@qbrozen said:
Who feels the need to make a KITT replica? If I had the time, I'd be all over this.

That would be cool, but taking all the fun out it would probably be cheaper to find one already done. Because I’m weird I’d like to do a KARR replica when the bottom was painted silver.

ab348

tjc78 said:

I want that Mark. That car is literally one of maybe 30 made in that exact configuration. The silver is rare and then most were cloth and sunroof was really the only option.

If it was close I’d be in big trouble.

As for the dash pad, yes they are leather and I’ve never seen one cracked even on beat cars.

Go get it. When are you going to find another? Given today's used car prices, it is a bargain.

fintail

tjc78 said:

I want that Mark. That car is literally one of maybe 30 made in that exact configuration. The silver is rare and then most were cloth and sunroof was really the only option.

If it was close I’d be in big trouble.

As for the dash pad, yes they are leather and I’ve never seen one cracked even on beat cars.

Go for it! Probably negotiable too, although it is a nice rare car, demand isn't huge as far as I know. I am sure a little could be knocked off for a quick deal. It's maybe an hour or so for me, I'll go check it out for a nominal fee I kind of like the looks of it in that color combo, too, but I do have a guilty pleasure in 77-79 Thunderbirds, so I don't mind the Marks.

ab348

Isn't it fun for us to spend someone else's money, Fin?

fintail

ab348 said:

Isn't it fun for us to spend someone else's money, Fin?

I mean, with inflation, soon 18K is the new 10K right? For 10K, that Lincoln is a bargain!

tjc78

I thought about and it’s just not the right time. We are going on a pretty pricey vacation for our 10 year anniversary this year along with just buying the shore house…. So a toy has to wait.

xwesx

tjc78 said:

I thought about and it’s just not the right time. We are going on a pretty pricey vacation for our 10 year anniversary this year along with just buying the shore house…. So a toy has to wait.

It's always fun to dream... until somebody calls you out!

fintail

What better anniversary present than a Mark V?

tjc78 said:

I thought about and it’s just not the right time. We are going on a pretty pricey vacation for our 10 year anniversary this year along with just buying the shore house…. So a toy has to wait.

explorerx4

@fintail, He needs 2!

tjc78

@explorerx4 said:
@fintail, He needs 2!

Well it’s the size of two normal cars!!

fintail

A couple fun affordable finds from another forum I frequent:

4x4

GT

sda

The Chevy looks nice and probably a decent price. I would think it sells quickly.