I had a '78 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz but sold it 2 years ago as I just didn't have the time or room for it any more.
Gary
Gary
Do any of us own a classic car...older than 30yrs of age?
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whirlaway
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Imperials
My 64 Imperial is still a daily driver 324,000 miles on it no overhaul on the engine or tranny and the ac still works.She has been a good one.
My 64 Imperial is still a daily driver 324,000 miles on it no overhaul on the engine or tranny and the ac still works.She has been a good one.
twintubdexter
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What terrific photos !
Some of you guys really have wonderful cars. I would kill to own that beautiful 1961 Olsmobile, same for that 73' convertible. The Imperial with it's "gunsight taillights" really makes a statement. The two-toning on the Cadillac sure looks nice, and the Lincoln Mark VIII reminds me of how much I loved full-sized luxury coupes.
I belong to a cool car club called Great Autos of Yesteryear (GAY). If you're not familiar with them check it out at www.GreatAutos.org. You don't need to own a classic auto, just have an interest.
About 5 years ago I bought this little T-Bird from a neighbor who has since passed away. He bought the car new in 1957. Apparently since my purchase, the seat and the steering wheel have moved closer together. When I breath in the wheel now touches my stomach.
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Some of you guys really have wonderful cars. I would kill to own that beautiful 1961 Olsmobile, same for that 73' convertible. The Imperial with it's "gunsight taillights" really makes a statement. The two-toning on the Cadillac sure looks nice, and the Lincoln Mark VIII reminds me of how much I loved full-sized luxury coupes.
I belong to a cool car club called Great Autos of Yesteryear (GAY). If you're not familiar with them check it out at www.GreatAutos.org. You don't need to own a classic auto, just have an interest.
About 5 years ago I bought this little T-Bird from a neighbor who has since passed away. He bought the car new in 1957. Apparently since my purchase, the seat and the steering wheel have moved closer together. When I breath in the wheel now touches my stomach.
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twintubdexter
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petite tail
I was lucky to get the plates.
I was lucky to get the plates.
ronhic
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I'm not normally a fan of American cars...but some that have been shown here are just lovely....
...especially that T-Bird...
...especially that T-Bird...
little-edie
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twin tub dexter...
your car is gorgeous! and you bought it from the original owner! how lucky was that?
your car is gorgeous! and you bought it from the original owner! how lucky was that?
spankomatic
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I have a 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark 4. She will pass almost anything on the highway except the gas station! lol
Wow!
You guys have some awesome cars! I would love to take a spin in everyone of them!
I am blown away that your cars look so great!
What heritage!
How in the world do you keep your vintage machines and your vintage cars?
I can barley keep up my vintage self!!!!
Thanks for the pictures everyone! Great Thread!
Brent
You guys have some awesome cars! I would love to take a spin in everyone of them!
I am blown away that your cars look so great!
What heritage!
How in the world do you keep your vintage machines and your vintage cars?
I can barley keep up my vintage self!!!!
Thanks for the pictures everyone! Great Thread!
Brent
A pic taken immediately after awakening from a 25 year nap. You can see where I polished that annoying haze that came over ALL of the windows from sitting outside its whole life. It took 8 hours to completely remove that haze from the front windshield alone!
In the back, you'll see the beginning of my parts collection for a future restoration (photo taken in 2003). There are now parts up to the headliner throughout the entire car. Just barely enough space on the drivers side to fit my scrawny 145 pound ass in the drivers seat in case the car needs to be moved.
In the back, you'll see the beginning of my parts collection for a future restoration (photo taken in 2003). There are now parts up to the headliner throughout the entire car. Just barely enough space on the drivers side to fit my scrawny 145 pound ass in the drivers seat in case the car needs to be moved.
Today
This is how she looks today, except the fenders are removed. Somehow I went from $2.00 worth of vavle seal replacements (burning a wee bit of oil) to a frame off restoration. Well, us car guys know how that goes
Frame and body get separated next week. That ought to be an interesting experience!!
This is how she looks today, except the fenders are removed. Somehow I went from $2.00 worth of vavle seal replacements (burning a wee bit of oil) to a frame off restoration. Well, us car guys know how that goes
Frame and body get separated next week. That ought to be an interesting experience!!
Lots of great cars here.
Dan, that is a HUGE task you have there. When I was a kid, family friends drove up in a brand new metallic aqua '59 Bonneville and that thing looked like the longest car ever built, even next to our '57 Lincoln.
Nick, that's a beautiful Imperial. I really like the early 60's models with the square steering wheel.
We shed two of our classic vehicles before we moved last year: a '64 Lincoln convertible and a '69 Continental Mark III. The only one we kept was the '50 GMC 100 that my dad bought after Pacific Telephone retired it. It's all original and needs everything cosmetic but will start right up and did a lot of work for us at the old house, helped us move into this current house, and is continuing to do hauling. I like driving it because, as I've stated before, it's the best man magnet on wheels. I don't have a pic on this computer but maybe I can find one to post here before this thread drops down too far.
Ralph
Dan, that is a HUGE task you have there. When I was a kid, family friends drove up in a brand new metallic aqua '59 Bonneville and that thing looked like the longest car ever built, even next to our '57 Lincoln.
Nick, that's a beautiful Imperial. I really like the early 60's models with the square steering wheel.
We shed two of our classic vehicles before we moved last year: a '64 Lincoln convertible and a '69 Continental Mark III. The only one we kept was the '50 GMC 100 that my dad bought after Pacific Telephone retired it. It's all original and needs everything cosmetic but will start right up and did a lot of work for us at the old house, helped us move into this current house, and is continuing to do hauling. I like driving it because, as I've stated before, it's the best man magnet on wheels. I don't have a pic on this computer but maybe I can find one to post here before this thread drops down too far.
Ralph
dnastrau
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Everyone's cars are beautiful; Rickr's Olds - Roto H
Greetings:
I love everyone's cars here! I guess I shouldn't be suprised that so many love classic cars with everyone's interest in vintage appliances. Too bad that so many of today's cars don't have much style or character, IMHO.
To rickr: Beautiful Cad and Olds! How is the Roto Hydramatic trans in the '61 Super 88 doing? I am curious as apparently those don't have the best reputation - which is a real shame as the 394 SkyRocket V8 is built like a brick outhouse and will pull one down as well!
We have a '60 Beetle that I never have the time to work on. Some day...
Keep the oldies rolling!
Andrew S.
Greetings:
I love everyone's cars here! I guess I shouldn't be suprised that so many love classic cars with everyone's interest in vintage appliances. Too bad that so many of today's cars don't have much style or character, IMHO.
To rickr: Beautiful Cad and Olds! How is the Roto Hydramatic trans in the '61 Super 88 doing? I am curious as apparently those don't have the best reputation - which is a real shame as the 394 SkyRocket V8 is built like a brick outhouse and will pull one down as well!
We have a '60 Beetle that I never have the time to work on. Some day...
Keep the oldies rolling!
Andrew S.
58limited
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Well, I decided to post a few pics of the cars I listed above. First up is my '53 Chevy 3100 pickup. It is a retired farm truck, not a restoration, meaning we left all of the dents in the bed rather than replacing everything with new stuff when it was painted. Gives it more character.
58limited
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1958 Buick Limited. It needs a paint job, I've been hiding the surface rust for years but I'm losing the battle.
58limited
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1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Wagon. One of 1894 built, introduced midway through the model year with the Bonneville fuel-injected convertible. It has the same style ribbed aluminum rear quarter trim as the Bonneville. It runs but needs a full restoration. I have most of the parts including the ultra-rare correct 1957 Pontiac autronic eye.
58limited
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1977 Lincoln Continental convertible
These were not factory cars (last factory cvt was made in 1967). These were ordered through the dealership and sent to a coach builder for conversion, just like a limo. They used left over 1972 Ford LTD convertible top mechanisms to build these. The conversion cost was about $12,000 to $15,000, thereby doubling the price of the car during a time of incredible inflation and economic malaise (no, I didn't pay anywhere near that price for this car).
These were not factory cars (last factory cvt was made in 1967). These were ordered through the dealership and sent to a coach builder for conversion, just like a limo. They used left over 1972 Ford LTD convertible top mechanisms to build these. The conversion cost was about $12,000 to $15,000, thereby doubling the price of the car during a time of incredible inflation and economic malaise (no, I didn't pay anywhere near that price for this car).
