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Detroit, 1:48 AM
Wed Dec 9
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1. Any Corvair.
2. Any Studebaker Lark.
3. Just about any pre-1975 Japanese car (think Datsun B210, shovel-nose Toyota Coronas, the first gen Civic or the even smaller Honda 600, etc.)
4. 1960-61 Comet (with the cat-eye taillights)
5. 1977-90 Buick Electra wagon (fully loaded, woodgrain and all, for the sheer decadence of the thing).
6. 1975-80 Buick Skyhawk (rusts like a Vega, but has a real drivetrain)
7. Mid 70's Nova (can't kill 'em). #topten
11/12/09
I own two on the list:
1) 1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5, and
2) 1990 Alfa Spider #topten
11/12/09
The MGB was available from 1962-1980, not the 1968-1981 mentioned.
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You know how much of a stickler us British car people tend to be. It allows us to maintain that stiff upper lip when we see a clearance light, assorted and assundry bolts, or trim ring go bouncing off behind us when we are flying down the interstate.
11/12/09
like wearing sweatpants in public, or making art out of re-bar and 2x4s, or owning a Yellow Lab like the one in that 242 Bertugly. It just says, "I have no aesthetic, no style, no ambition. I never want to go fast or look good if it means I have to try." #topten
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Count yourself lucky, for I own TWO Volvos. That means 50% less ambition than even the average Volvo owner. Otherwise, I'd really give you hell for your ignorance in, well, what appears to be everything. #topten
11/12/09
I think, what should be added are:
-Toyota Land Cruiser. Because, its a Toyota that can play with CJ Jeeps.
-Any old American truck. By old, I mean pre-1992 if its a Ford, pre-1988 if its a Chevy/GMC, pre-1994 if its a Dodge. Why? Because, speaking from experience, a Ford short bed with a big ass V8 is just as fun and almost as fast as a stock Mustang or Camaro from the same vintage.
-Ford Aerostar, Dodge Caravan (of 1980s vintage). Because they're like the new '75 Econoline.
-Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz (pre-1993). Surprise, surprise. Why? Because diesels, powerized seat belts, sub 2.5k weight, and all wheel drive are cool. #topten
11/13/09
I still kick myself for buying a new car instead of a friend's Ram Charger that was so faded the red was more of a pink/dusty rose. Driving that to work - where every car in the lot seems to be a Civic/Corolla S/Camry - I'd be the accountant with an attitude. #topten
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Ram Charger, older Bronco. Both good candidates for a sweet daily driver. Plus you get that indestructible reliability of their truck counterparts. #topten
11/12/09
My main caveat is the shocks. They will cost ten times as much as the entire car to replace, and while the ride on old shocks is alright, it just won't give you the full Autoroutière experience. #topten
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Yep, a Newport with Cherry Bombs would surely anger the HOA something fierce.
/Off to Craig's List #topten
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@evoCS-Hench-Minion to the stars: check ebay motors for Chrysler Newport:
[cgi.ebay.com] #topten
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Check this out, 1974 4x4 Pickup w/60,000 miles, and no rust for $3,300. That's right, no freakin rust! It's also complete and runs great, orginal sales form and paperwork included.
That's IHC history right there. #topten
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It was a 5-speed with a Hemi four cylinder engine. Only problem with the wagons is the gas tank falls out.
I ended up with a Subaru XT as my daily driver. I found out that my local Subaru dealer was also a Peugeot dealer at one time. I asked the veteran parts guy about it, he just looked at me in disgust, and handed me the mono-windshield wiper I ordered.
The Mercedes SL's go for under 1k for a project, about 4-5k for a good driver. The v8 SEL sedans are cheap as chips as they require lots of premium gas, under 2k will get you a very nice one.
The prices for the diesel MB's are going down because the bio/veggie fad is ending, the diesels are getting so worn out now that in the next few years, only enthusiasts will have them. If you go diesel, get a wagon or coupe, they are getting rarer. #topten
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It's unhealthy lust and I know it would kill me. Oh well. I still want it. #topten
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