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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,348
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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....

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    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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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,191
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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 clean
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,914
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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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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,053
    edited February 2023
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    1957 Buick Roadmaster 75 2 Door HT
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    Tom
    Fine lookin' Buick.

    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.
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    Circa 1968 lotus elan +2s.

    Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! :)
  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
    edited February 2023
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    1970 gsx 455 stage 1
    Fastest production car with a back seat between
    1966 to 1985 as stated by road and track. . Hot rod magazine raced this against a 1970 hemi cuda and the Buick took 2 out 3 races.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,588
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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.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,707
    edited February 2023
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    Volvo P1800 coupe.

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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,522
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    Great choice right there!
  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,762
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    Found another Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe pic.

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    Have to include the 450 SEL 6.9


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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,439
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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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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,008
    edited February 2023
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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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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 725
    edited February 2023
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    My favorite unobtainium ($$$) classic: Porsche 959

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    My real word favorite is my recently purchased 1993 Nissan Skyline GTS25t.

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    Only ~37k miles or ~58 kilometers and completely stock. I get to start with a "blank sheet of paper"! B)


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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
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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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    Brian

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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,264
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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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,348
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    Tom
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,104
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    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,348
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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. ~
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,104
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    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!"
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
    edited July 2023
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    55 years, maybe? Or, it’s been sitting since 1988?

    Brian

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,104
    edited August 2023
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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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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,521
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    my first car was a 1969 Mustang
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,028
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    SIHAB wrote: »
    my first car was a 1969 Mustang
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,696
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    One of my current favorites.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,348
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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.

    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. ~
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,588
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    Is that copper?
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,348
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    The jury is still out on that one. I have no idea.

    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. ~
  • F1nut
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    Copper with many coats of clear, no doubt.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 4,939
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    Loving them to death?

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