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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    qbrozen said:


    andys120 said:



    1750 Berlina.
    not totally sure if years are decipherable but i'll just take a guess at 1968.

    It's a 1971 Alfa-Romeo 1750 Berlina and I doubt I could tell it from a '68

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    Tourist trap>


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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I'll take the DKW.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Interesting that the 58 Buick (Limited I think) appears to be a post sedan.
  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,177
    edited September 2017
    berri said:

    Interesting that the 58 Buick (Limited I think) appears to be a post sedan.

    The first "4-door coupe"! Looks like they were trying to conceal the fact that it had four doors.
  • tmarttmart Member Posts: 2,419
    edited September 2017
    I'll take the two 57 Ford Fairlanes. I think next to the yellow and white one might be a 59 Ford.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,755
    Yep, 59 Fairlane beside the 57 Ford.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    edited September 2017
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I'll take the DKW.

    Interesting thing about the DKW 1000--it's a pillarless hardtop, a rarity among Euro cars. The Auto Union 1000 was identical from that angle but I don't think the
    5-ring version was exported to the USA.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    berri said:

    Interesting that the 58 Buick (Limited I think) appears to be a post sedan.

    If that's a 4-post sedan the stylists did a great job of making look like a h/t.

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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Not all that long ago I spotted both a 2dr post upper level Edsel and a 4dr post Imperial from somewhere in the latter 50's. They aren't that common, but they are around. Personally, I kind of like them because of all that glimmering greenhouse chrome! Although the comparable hardtops often have chrome around their window edges, the posts bring it out all the better.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    edited September 2017
    The newest car is obviously the barely visible '59 Ford in the upper right, the oldest the two-tone Mopar lower left. From the chrome trim I'd guess it isn't a Dodge or Plymouth so likely a DeSoto or Chrysler 1949-51. Anyone got a closer ID?

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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    I think only the Chrysler and Imperial from back then had that 3 piece rear window effect.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    edited September 2017
    berri said:

    I think only the Chrysler and Imperial from back then had that 3 piece rear window effect.

    I think it says "Chrysler" on the trunklid but it's kinda fuzzy

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    I can never accurately discriminate between the 49-51 Lincolns., but I'll guess 1949. Not a car you see very often.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    berri said:

    I can never accurately discriminate between the 49-51 Lincolns., but I'll guess 1949. Not a car you see very often.

    Your guess is as good as any. I'm sure there are minor differences in the grille that distinguish MYs

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  • bhill2bhill2 Member Posts: 2,625
    andys120 said:

    berri said:

    I can never accurately discriminate between the 49-51 Lincolns., but I'll guess 1949. Not a car you see very often.

    Your guess is as good as any. I'm sure there are minor differences in the grille that distinguish MYs
    I can't help it; those things just look cross-eyed.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    edited September 2017


    I can't help it; those things just look cross-eyed.

    I don't see that, but while I think they are nice looking cars but it's not hard to see how Cadillac Division put Lincoln in the shade.


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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited September 2017
    That convrtible looks like a'49 Lincoln. In 1950, they made the grille more horizontal.


    I agree, the Cadillac is more modern-looking.

    One course says that only 1230 1949 Lincoln convertibles were built. You see these for sale from time to time. Probably a very tasty driver would be in the $40K range, give or take.

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682


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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 270,657
    1991 Nissan 300Z

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Nice car for cheap!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    kyfdx said:

    1991 Nissan 300Z

    Close: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited September 2017
    Oh give it to him Andys. That's what he meant! :p
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Oh give it to him Andys. That's what he meant! :p

    Well, I said he was close. :p

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    Ohhh...me me!
    volvo s70. 98-2000.
    Tough to tell model. Based on the wheels, I'm guessing it is a base non-turbo. Cold weather pack, as tipped off by the headlight wipers, and premium package (moonroof).

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • bhill2bhill2 Member Posts: 2,625
    I'll go with Volvo 940. Probably mid-90's. The spoiler makes me believe it's a Turbo.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 54,046
    that is an S70. 940 is square and RWD.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    Definitely an s70. I have had 2 of them. I know it definitely is not a T5 because those had special 17" turbo wheels. I am not sure on the GLT wheel options.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    edited September 2017
    qbrozen said:

    Ohhh...me me!
    volvo s70. 98-2000.
    Tough to tell model. Based on the wheels, I'm guessing it is a base non-turbo. Cold weather pack, as tipped off by the headlight wipers, and premium package (moonroof).

    Yup, the Volvo S70 was the car that, to me, asked the question: why does anyone buy an Olsmobile or Buick when they could get this? I was not that impressed by Volvos in general but there was something about the S70 that was just right.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 54,046
    perfect size, solid as a bank vault, fantastic seats.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,804
    Fantastic car, IMHO. Hell, only car I bought twice, so that says something. 98 was the one to have. The '99-'00 were a bit heavier and switched over to a problematic ETM. I should have kept my T5 forever. Hind sight. Oh well.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • magnettemagnette Member Posts: 4,239
    This looks like a VW type 183 Iltis - late 70's early 80's. It was used by a few European armies including the West Germans and I think the Dutch but rarely for civilian use as it was too expensive. Thousands have come on sale since it was pensioned off from the forces, of course.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    magnette said:

    This looks like a VW type 183 Iltis - late 70's early 80's. It was used by a few European armies including the West Germans and I think the Dutch but rarely for civilian use as it was too expensive. Thousands have come on sale since it was pensioned off from the forces, of course.

    Yup, a rarity but an influential one since Quattro AWD is based on the system used in the Ilitis.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Maybe some sort of Aston Martin? No idea on details, but I kind of like that green color on it.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,755
    Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, I think
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    fintail said:

    Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, I think

    Yup, that's exactly what it is, a small number of 1962-63 DB4s got these Zagato bodies instead of the usual Touring bodies, note the Z under the side vent. This design did not get the usual "double bubble" roof that characterized most Zagato styling of the era.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 54,046
    Buick Cascada? Last of the Opel clones!

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    stickguy said:

    Buick Cascada? Last of the Opel clones!

    Correct. Apparently the Cascada is selling pretty well and mostly to retail buyers rather than fleets. They're going to introduce a broader range of colors in 2018.

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  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,177
    Convertibles are few and far between, there's a demand. Kind of a replacement for the Solara convertible.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    texases said:

    Convertibles are few and far between, there's a demand. Kind of a replacement for the Solara convertible.

    Not to mention for the late unlamented Sebring. I've seen very few Cascadas so I was surprised to read that they're selling well. Most of the ragtops I see are Mustangs, Camaros
    and Miatas (they're the ones w the top down).

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 54,046
    Cougar. Xr7 I think, with the headlight covers. 1968

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682
    stickguy said:

    Cougar. Xr7 I think, with the headlight covers. 1968

    Yup it's a 1968 Cougar XR-7/302.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,682

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,755
    Wolseley Hornet
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