What is your favorite Classic car?
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So, I went to go drop of the tractor for service yesterday and the repair shop was located in a new location. I asked if they had a restroom while I was there and he stated, yeah. Just go up the stairs and to the right.
So, I walk up the stairs, open the door and there is a Bentley staring me in the face. I look over that and I spot a Mustang fastback and the tail end of what I thought was also a mustang (Didn't see much).
So, I did my deed and walked back down into the shop. We finished business and I inquired about taking a look at some of the vehicles that were up there. Apparently, his partner buys and sells old an custom vehicles. My favorite within the room was this....
Now, I'm no expert but this thing looked to be original and was definitely museum quality. The pics don't even do it justice. Looking at this thing seemingly placed me back to the shopping of a new car, in the showroom, in whatever year this Mustang was built in. Mint would be a great word to describe it. In the most literal of terms.
Tom
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Love me a vintage mustang! That thing is beautiful!
The wheels are correct for the year but in general looks very original and clean2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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If you like Mustangs check this place out. It's about 2-3 miles from me. A friend and I took a tour a month or so ago. Some beautiful cars there and very expensive.
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Fine lookin' Buick.1957 Buick Roadmaster 75 2 Door HT
Tom
We had a '55 Special convertible (which had been my paternal grandmother's) when I was a kid ->
adolescent. It had a good, long life, and it was a very cool automobile.
I have to see if I have any halfway decent photographs of it.soundfreak1 wrote: »
Circa 1968 lotus elan +2s.
Now, that's what I'm talkin' about!
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1970 gsx 455 stage 1
Fastest production car with a back seat between
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My neighbor had two of those both Red with White stripes. One hardtop one convertible. If I remember correctly they also had the best stopping distance in that shoot out your allude to.
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Volvo P1800 coupe.
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Great choice right there!
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Found another Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe pic.
Have to include the 450 SEL 6.9
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I owned one of these in the early 90's. Loved that thing! at 112 mph (governer limited top speed) it was quiet, smooth and just a joy to drive.
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Hard one for me, there’s several would love to own and drive.
I’ll go with this if I can only have one…
1969 Yellow GTX with a black convertible top. White seats with black interior. Must have the 440 Six-Pack mated to a 727 TorqueFlight tranny. Would be a center console because I have bucket seats.
This would do but, I’d have the seats wrapped in Italian white leather.
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Why I love MOPARS, sold her in 84.
My 1970 Challenger T/A.
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My favorite unobtainium ($$$) classic: Porsche 959
My real word favorite is my recently purchased 1993 Nissan Skyline GTS25t.
Only ~37k miles or ~58 kilometers and completely stock. I get to start with a "blank sheet of paper"!
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Since there are some Mopars and assorted other yellow cars on this page, I'll post this up. This 1973 Plymouth Road Runner belongs to my dad. He has had it since 1982. Not necessarily my "favorite," but at 50 years old, it is definitely a Classic.
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One of my favorite classic cars is the one I currently have, ('88 Buick Reatta below), just because it is so unique. I like oddball cars.
My all time favorite classic cars would be a '69 Camaro Z-28 but I can't afford one of those.
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Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
This might be in my driveway by Christmas... The actual car is still in the garage of the original owner, where it has been for the past 35 years.
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I thought you already had one, John. Like gold or light metallic green....something like that...
Regardless, I know this vehicle REALLY strikes your fancy, so best of luck with acquiring it.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
I thought you already had one, John. Like gold or light metallic green....something like that...
Regardless, I know this vehicle REALLY strikes your fancy, so best of luck with acquiring it.
Tom
It will all come down to price... The woman that now owns it says she does not care about money but only that it goes to a good home. That usually translates into "I want BIG BUCKS!"The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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55 years, maybe? Or, it’s been sitting since 1988?
Brian
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Outside of the wheels, this is exactly what the soon to be mine 1965 Riviera looks like.
I got to do a cursory walk around on it today, and the old girl is SOLID. The paint needs some minor touchup work, and a good detail. The engine was redone less than 4000 miles ago(28 years have gone by) and the seats were redone as well before it was left to sleep in the garage. It is shaping up to be a very nice drivable classic. We have set a price that is exceptional for the car in this state, so it could be in my driveway in a couple weeks.
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my first car was a 1969 Mustang
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One of my current favorites.
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Unique. Would hate to polish this bad boy or be riding another vehicle on a sunny day, near it though. Rolls Royce Phantom II.
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Is that copper?
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The jury is still out on that one. I have no idea.
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Copper with many coats of clear, no doubt.Political Correctness'.........defined
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