Warm day today, which makes for a very warm car. Only in the 80s today, possibly close to 100 next weekend, so the old dear probably won't venture out if the heat becomes that fun.
Car got a few waves and approving glances, and the best interaction, from a little old lady in a store parking lot. She had to come up and look at the car and talk about it. Amusingly, she initially thought it was a Cadillac, until she noticed the hood ornament (and had to point it out). Also got to toot the horn a couple times, as distracted and/or oblivious driving is a national pastime.
In warm weather, I often have the driver's side windows down (as I can reach them):
I didn't watch most of the video, did someone really put a 427 in it, or is it just labeled as such? A 427 is worth a little money, I'd think it's not a bad deal for something wacky, should it have that engine (I can't call 28K "cheap" though )
saw out driving a Ford Country squire wagon. Not sure they year, maybe a 67 or 68? Surprisingly small looking, mostly because it was so low. But man, great visibility out of it!
first thought it was an original beater, but after getting closer (and seeing the younger driver) I think it might have been more of a sleeper/rat rod, with a patina'd body/paint. the wheels were definitely not stock, and I did not hear the engine but at one point it changed lanes and scooted.
The Caprice was introduced in 65. It had three tail lights on each side, like the Impala. The Plymouth Fury VIP and Ford Galaxie 500 LTD were also introduced that year. Competition for the bigger bucks!
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Never see any Neons of any sort/trim/model out on the road anymore. It's as if every head gasket and auto transmission in the junkyards is already gone.
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Still a few second gen around here, but the first gen vanished some time ago, hell, 20 years ago my brother was waiting for the head gasket to go in his first gen coupe.
Yuck. That FJ is hiding a whole lot of rot under that paint. It's incredible to me that someone would just do a respray right over top metal in that poor of a condition.
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Took the fintail into the local shop I was hoping wouldn't turn it away - old timer mechanic there liked the car and isn't scared of it, apparently he worked for the local MB dealer in the 70s and 80s. Sometime in the next couple months I'll drop it off there with a list of potential needs, and a budget where they are free to spend. Other than the yearly service, I have a suspicion the brakes may be getting close to replacement, engine mounts are very old, maybe check the driveline as I get an odd noise at some speeds, etc.
Did my morning errands and some cruising in the car, had several people ask me about it, and some waves etc. I guess as time goes on, the car becomes less common, and is now really a hen's tooth.
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If they require any kind of holes or modification, I won't do it. But it's such a weird look and a period thing, they really catch my eye.
If I had a car that wore exterior louvers back in the day, I'd probably have some for it.
I like it!
In the 80s my Mom had an 85 Dodge Charger… it of course had the louvers. I remember them being so common that cars without them looked weird.
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If they require any kind of holes or modification, I won't do it. But it's such a weird look and a period thing, they really catch my eye.
If I had a car that wore exterior louvers back in the day, I'd probably have some for it.
I like it!
In the 80s my Mom had an 85 Dodge Charger… it of course had the louvers. I remember them being so common that cars without them looked weird.
I had two cars that I wanted louvers for. '77 Cobra II, and then '82 Accord hatchback. I wanted them bad. But, never could pony up the nearly $500 for them.
I'm a nut for anything blocking my view, so I'd pass. That said, I had a set of those exterior slats on my '79 Scirocco. Never said I was consistent...
I am going to make contact about the blinds and confirm how they are mounted. I worry about damaging interior bits, especially the rear window seal and headliner, the latter of which has seen a few seams start to fail over the past several years, age catches up.
I recall these things with louvers a bit back in the day, too:
My 4 prior cars had a rear sunshade, which I kept closed most of the time, so I could probably live with it.
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IIRC, about 95% of Justys were white.
Looking at the market now, I think this was well-bought, indeed. It won't be cheap to run, but infinite style and presence.
Car got a few waves and approving glances, and the best interaction, from a little old lady in a store parking lot. She had to come up and look at the car and talk about it. Amusingly, she initially thought it was a Cadillac, until she noticed the hood ornament (and had to point it out). Also got to toot the horn a couple times, as distracted and/or oblivious driving is a national pastime.
In warm weather, I often have the driver's side windows down (as I can reach them):
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9eNazXJo/2004-mercedes-benz-e500-4matic-wagon
This is just dumb. Why the hell would you spend all that time and effort to put in one of the worst versions of the 350?
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I thought you were going to post the 04 Cayenne.
I can’t look at it long enough to grab the link. ;b
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Here you go
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Odd
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Cheap hen's tooth
For Tommy Boy re-enactors
Quite the period colors, still a bit dear
If the miles are real, these are probably there now
Who needs an overstyled 70K behemoth for a yearly dump run and to haul Kaedyn and Kaelynn's micromanaged sports gear?
I like things like this, but I think the market is small
Vanilla in and out
Off road gnat
Probably some unobtanium here, but nobody is restoring one
Not a "microcar", but could be someone's endless project
Pretty rare now, I think would look a lot better with a thorough detail, maybe with some negotiation a good deal and a good cruiser, I kind of like it
Ran when parked
Big Ranger
Deville - fair enough
92 F250 - love it
56 Pontiac - agree
Suzuki screams the 90s
LTD - No surprise here, I’d rock it
Butterscotch Caddy- too expensive and those colors, pass
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first thought it was an original beater, but after getting closer (and seeing the younger driver) I think it might have been more of a sleeper/rat rod, with a patina'd body/paint. the wheels were definitely not stock, and I did not hear the engine but at one point it changed lanes and scooted.
I actually kind of liked it!
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64 Caprice Needs a lot of work. Caprice was low spec then and then leapfrogged the Impala later
High mileage Yukon Looks like something that would end up on Junkyard Empire or Dallas Car Sharks
One of the kind Pontiac 6000
Early early Ram brought to is via Japan
This Grand Cherokee would look good from 20 feet away for 750 bucks
Nice patina, but is it $8500 worth of patina?
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I bet fb's dumbed down template didn't allow for the correct model of that 64 Chevy.
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Never see any Neons of any sort/trim/model out on the road anymore. It's as if every head gasket and auto transmission in the junkyards is already gone.
SRTs were hooned to death by 2009.
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Color combo
Even with those miles, surprised it isn't more expensive given recent fads and its condition
Tire choice = wrong
Those seats can't be original
Bonnie and Clyde car
As resto-mods go, this is pretty excellent - a few details could be changed, but I approve, super rare too
Surprised it hasn't sold
Strange setup
Seldom seen
My area now has a JDM importer, hipsters rejoice
No-grilles are getting rare
Cool enough cars but sloooow appreciation
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I like the 56 Mercury. Very nice car, but someone got lazy on the shifter. Everything else is pretty appropriate.
Impala looks clean.. but Montana
Secretary Mustang is kinda cool. Put some appropriate tires and cruise (slowly)
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At that distance from the car, that plow is way too heavy for that FJ.
Secretary Stang is waaay overpriced.
Put me down for another vote on the Merc, although not at that price, and I agree the shifter is such a weird standout oversight.
I like the baby Mopar. 3” exhaust on a naturally aspirated, carbureted 225 ci? That ain’t gonna work right.
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Did my morning errands and some cruising in the car, had several people ask me about it, and some waves etc. I guess as time goes on, the car becomes less common, and is now really a hen's tooth.
I couldn’t tell you the last time I’ve seen a Benz like yours out in the wild.
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A neat period accessory, for sure. I don't like them one bit, though (in terms of the look).
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If I had a car that wore exterior louvers back in the day, I'd probably have some for it.
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Not really a whole lot of money and I know they are something you've thought about for a while.
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I like it!
In the 80s my Mom had an 85 Dodge Charger… it of course had the louvers. I remember them being so common that cars without them looked weird.
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Turismo but you get the idea.
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I like it!
In the 80s my Mom had an 85 Dodge Charger… it of course had the louvers. I remember them being so common that cars without them looked weird.
I had two cars that I wanted louvers for. '77 Cobra II, and then '82 Accord hatchback. I wanted them bad. But, never could pony up the nearly $500 for them.
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Looked a lot like these:
I agree about visibility
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I recall these things with louvers a bit back in the day, too:
My 4 prior cars had a rear sunshade, which I kept closed most of the time, so I could probably live with it.
I like it, but needs that issue fixed
Great colors, remove the wheelarch trim, fair price
More than it cost new?
Not selling, wonder why - fun curiosity but not a collectable, nice try curbstoner flipper
THE Tercel
"make a killing on BaT" - lol sure buddy
Cheap for condition, maybe troublesome?
Not seen often
Same here
And here
Didn't take off
This has to be rare, maybe fair price if one is into it
Cheaper than restoring a basket case, but you'll pay either way
Fun keyword bingo on this one - "modern luxury sedan"
Fix those small details people
Coolish JDM
Needs to be red and white on red and white with whitewalls
That is a cool JDM toyota, but there is some scary rust under that hood.
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