davesnothere
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my 1979 ford chateau van, bernadette
Cars you wish you still had
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bigdav160
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I don't sell my cars. I just keep adding on to the garage.
dr john
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I , like many, would like to have most of them back. But I guess if I had to choose it would be my 70 Corvette [both top roadster] , 70 Roadrunner [first car] , 72 Lotus elan +2S130 and the 82 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Thanks to all for posting on threads like this - really enjoy hearing about others old rides and seeing vintage photos!
Thanks to all for posting on threads like this - really enjoy hearing about others old rides and seeing vintage photos!
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e-tek
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Fine, fine cars!
Steevo
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Of all the (more than 35) cars I have owned so far, I miss my 1963 Pontiac Catalina and my 1969 El Camino the most. I have fond memories of the 196x Datsun Bluebird, and the 1941 Ford pickup as well, and the 1967 International Scout was a fun beast, as was the 1947 Willys CJ2A.
Amitygravel
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I grew up with many cars around from the late forties. When I was a kid in the sixties that was no big deal. But 2 cars that Dad bought would be real keepers.
1959 Impala 4 door hardtop. Jet black/red interior. 283 power pac 3 on the tree. Dad bought brand new. Had to put ethyl grade gas in it.
1967 Chevelle SS396 325 hsp. Marina blue and blue interior, buckets and console. Still have the baby moons from it !
My own cars less spectacular.
1965 Plymouth Fury lll 2 dr hardtop. 318 poly- head.
1970 Ford XL 351 Windsor 2 bbl. 2 dr hardtop. Buckets and console. These were a sport version of the Galaxie 500 XL.
Both of those cars really liked the open road.
1959 Impala 4 door hardtop. Jet black/red interior. 283 power pac 3 on the tree. Dad bought brand new. Had to put ethyl grade gas in it.
1967 Chevelle SS396 325 hsp. Marina blue and blue interior, buckets and console. Still have the baby moons from it !
My own cars less spectacular.
1965 Plymouth Fury lll 2 dr hardtop. 318 poly- head.
1970 Ford XL 351 Windsor 2 bbl. 2 dr hardtop. Buckets and console. These were a sport version of the Galaxie 500 XL.
Both of those cars really liked the open road.
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it was a love hate relationship
Vettman
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I really miss my '70 XR-7. It had an electrical fire the day after having the a/c controls in the console repaired by the dealer, and burned to the ground
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The 69 GTO I had in high school. Can't find it but got another.
The 85 Z28 I had until 92. Also can't find it.
And, the first car I remember riding in, got driven to pre-school in, etc. and my parents sold it in '76.
I did find it, and the current owner did a great job restoring it, but I can't afford it.
The 85 Z28 I had until 92. Also can't find it.
And, the first car I remember riding in, got driven to pre-school in, etc. and my parents sold it in '76.
I did find it, and the current owner did a great job restoring it, but I can't afford it.
Wish I had my:
1968 triumph TR250 - bought in 1971,sold in 1974 to get
1974 Datsun 260Z - sold in 1977 to get family car
1973 Triumph TR6 - bought in 1984, restored and sold in 2003 at over 300% profit
second 1968 Triumph TR250, bought in 1995, sold in 2003 - should have kept to restore
Guess why the 2003 sales? Divorce home sale, temporary apt, all that stuff
I currently have the best car I've ever owned - 2007 BMW 335i.
and one of the worst cars I've ever owned - 2002 Ford Explorer.
Tom
1968 triumph TR250 - bought in 1971,sold in 1974 to get
1974 Datsun 260Z - sold in 1977 to get family car
1973 Triumph TR6 - bought in 1984, restored and sold in 2003 at over 300% profit
second 1968 Triumph TR250, bought in 1995, sold in 2003 - should have kept to restore
Guess why the 2003 sales? Divorce home sale, temporary apt, all that stuff
I currently have the best car I've ever owned - 2007 BMW 335i.
and one of the worst cars I've ever owned - 2002 Ford Explorer.
Tom
jabberwoki
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A 1970 Mazda r100 and a 1966 Oldsmobile dynamic 88 convertible
iamironman
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Aint that the friggin' truth.
I'm trying to remember them in chronological order of my ownership.
70 mustang coupe 302/4spd. manual everything, black and blue w/ gold modular rims and 205 60's all the way around. That car landed me my 1st p***y, I bought it when I was 14 for $100, and finally had it done right after HS graduation.
71 Mach 1, 302/c4. ps pdb at ac red/black trim & stripes w/NACA hood
70 Cougar XR7 convertible, 351c 2bb/at loaded. power e'r thang. blue w/white top. I got it for free after the owners took 6 months to decide they couldn't afford to replace the rusty floors.
71 (or 72 or 73? I forget) mustang sprint fastback originally a 6cyl car, came with a 429scj C6. red white and blue baby! (and a spare NACA hood)
60's Willys wagon, hurricane 6/t-98/4wd. pos w/ bent frame, but loads of fun on the farm. The pto winch was the bomb. That and a set of chains and it'd go anywhere, just slowly and crookedly.
77 FSJ Cherokee 360/th400/quadratrack w/low range/ dana 44's w/posi f&r.
Un frikkin stoppable in the snow with a set of 31 inch ground hogs. Stole it for like $250 bucks "not running", swapped a ford 4bbl carb on it and drove it for years.
2 Scout II's.
No wait 3 Scout II's. The last one was actually pretty nice, there was some body left for the shiny paint. The other 2 were good running but r-u-s-t-y! That's what made them so fun, it didn't matter how many trees you "gently rubbed" down the side. I had to go back up the trail and pick up a whole qtr panel one day, so I could slap it back on and bolt the roof back on when it got cold.
73 Midget. I loved the looks from people when I got out and stood up at a little over 6'-1". I have small (10-1/2) feet so the fit wasn't too bad. Them things are like a street legal go kart, tons of fun. But never pass anything bigger than a baby carriage on the right or you'll get run over.
76 TR6. Truly an awesome cheap sports car. (If you're good at fixing electrical "issues")
73 C10 swb 454/th400/12 bolt posi. Without the posi the truck was useless, my buddy borrowed it one day and smoked a new [late 80's] Vette.
67 Fairlane 500 2d hardtop. 289/3spd/9". This one kills me so bad right now, I paid $500 for a complete but not quite assembled car w/ a 5.0 instead of the 289. Kept the motor & trans but let the rolling body/chassis go for $250. The floors were shot but, pffft, floors no biggie. The outer body including wheelwells and inner fenders was rust free and straight as an arrow, even had every piece of trim in the trunk and in great shape.
I sold it to be able to keep driving my 65 Falcon 2dsd 200/3 ott. I really wish I'd kept it and let the Falcon go. But the Falcon was my honeymoon ride cuz my wife's '96 Taurus blew up on the way to the wedding, (hmmm?) so it sits safely under the carport till some t&m come along.
Ugh now I'm depressed.
I'm sure I'm forgetting some here and there.
Oh yeah there's the '80 G20 delivery van I was driving the night I proposed to my wife. (uh-huh, oh-yeah, down by the river) But I hated that van, and don't miss it. I think I only kept it for a month or two and pitched it for the Falcon.
Ah well I still have the Falcon, and it still runs but uses more oil than gas right now. The compression is so low it'll roll on the slightest incline. To help keep it from doing that I "strategically" let one tire go flat.
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Tufftruck
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My first car that I had in High School. A 67 GTX with a 440 4-speed and a Dana 60 with 4:10 gears. I bought it from my brother with no engine for $500.00 when he went into the Navy. I had a 72 Ply Duster with a 340 4-speed and a 73 Ply Duster with a 340 Auto and a 70 Dodge Challenger with a 383 Auto. But I get depressed and almost sick to my stomach every time I see a 67 GTX. I always say someday I'll get another one but they cost too much $$$$$$$ .
blue dog
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Restored and rebuilt it, then got bored with it...*******!
Was this a highboy?
Lynnhowlyn
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1956 T-Bird, bought - well used- for $900 while in high school (class of '65).
Originally had a 292 Y-block with an automatic. Converted to manual trans using OEM pedals, linkage etc from the local dealer parts counter, toploader 4-speed, with a built 312 (tri-power off a 406 Ford, Veretex mag and etc).
1961 Pontiac yellow, porthole top.
Ran 14.2 in the quarter.
Sold when I went off to college - and it was total by the guy I sold it to.
I really miss that car
Originally had a 292 Y-block with an automatic. Converted to manual trans using OEM pedals, linkage etc from the local dealer parts counter, toploader 4-speed, with a built 312 (tri-power off a 406 Ford, Veretex mag and etc).
1961 Pontiac yellow, porthole top.
Ran 14.2 in the quarter.
Sold when I went off to college - and it was total by the guy I sold it to.
I really miss that car
onewaydave
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ditto except one
57 Chevy 2dr hard top, 67 El Camino, 65 nova, 67 chevrolet sedan, 87 camero
What I don't miss
82 Corvette
All my Chevy PU trucks except the 50 1/2 ton
I still have all my Dodge/Cummins and will not part with them.
Dave.
No, it was ordered as a 1979 F350 Chassis Cab. The wrecker body was added later. Its a true factory 1 ton.
WDfrmTN
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Oh, man!
For value:
1951 Ford F1 P/U (original)
1963 Plymouth Fury III
1966 LeMans
1969/70 Nova (six cyl)
For everyday dependabilty and economy:
1985 Subaru GL wagon (freakin bulletproof!)
For value:
1951 Ford F1 P/U (original)
1963 Plymouth Fury III
1966 LeMans
1969/70 Nova (six cyl)
For everyday dependabilty and economy:
1985 Subaru GL wagon (freakin bulletproof!)
28HopUp
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I like Jack Olsen's post - I miss all of the cars I've sold.
My biggest regrets are the '63-1/3 Galaxie fastback coupe and a '67 factory 390/4spd convertible Mustang (sorry, no pics). I have pics of two that were fun. The first is my 1928 RHD Model A (which is also a great 'before' shot of my garage) -
And here is my 2006 V6 4.0L/5spd Mustang that I really enjoyed taking to the track (with a best NA ET of 14.312) -
My biggest regrets are the '63-1/3 Galaxie fastback coupe and a '67 factory 390/4spd convertible Mustang (sorry, no pics). I have pics of two that were fun. The first is my 1928 RHD Model A (which is also a great 'before' shot of my garage) -
And here is my 2006 V6 4.0L/5spd Mustang that I really enjoyed taking to the track (with a best NA ET of 14.312) -
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NJHandyGuy
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There are 3 that come to mind
my 1st car a 1985 ford ranger i scrapped it qand wish i never did simply for the sentimental value it was the only truck i owned my dad and i worked on together.
my 95 ex cab ranger never let me down but i traded it in and wish i didn't i used it like an f250 what a great truck
my 95 dodge ram 2500 with 5.9 cummins that thing made me ALOT of money
my 1st car a 1985 ford ranger i scrapped it qand wish i never did simply for the sentimental value it was the only truck i owned my dad and i worked on together.
my 95 ex cab ranger never let me down but i traded it in and wish i didn't i used it like an f250 what a great truck
my 95 dodge ram 2500 with 5.9 cummins that thing made me ALOT of money
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PrecisionMarine
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Great thread! Sure wish I'd never sold my first car- '67 Camaro, 1st year 350/4spd/posi, hide-away headlights, bright red (can't remember what GM called the color)... sold in '70 for $1200! Dammit!
pacmktg
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The 2 that got away from me that I regret are
1956 Small Oval Window VW Bug
1964 1/2 Mustang
Both were just old cars to me when I was young and I let them go for next to nothing. Oh, to turn back time at least on the cars but the not the wifes.
1956 Small Oval Window VW Bug
1964 1/2 Mustang
Both were just old cars to me when I was young and I let them go for next to nothing. Oh, to turn back time at least on the cars but the not the wifes.
I'm young enough that I've got a pretty short list of vehicles owned (16 in the last 16 years). I've enjoyed many of them, but only one would I like to have again: my '76 FJ40.
This was the first car I ever bought with my own money, and I bought it because I liked it not because it was sensible. Rusty, leaky, slow, thirsty, and still the most fun vehicle I've owned. I sold it because at the time I had no garage and few tools, and it really made no sense as my only vehicle. I did swear that I would get another one some day, and I will.
It's this idea, though, that makes me loathe to ever sell my '59 Sprite. I'm sure I'd regret selling it, so I'll just need to make the garage big enough that I can keep it in the collection permanently. It's my first restoration work, and I really shouldn't part with it.
This was the first car I ever bought with my own money, and I bought it because I liked it not because it was sensible. Rusty, leaky, slow, thirsty, and still the most fun vehicle I've owned. I sold it because at the time I had no garage and few tools, and it really made no sense as my only vehicle. I did swear that I would get another one some day, and I will.
It's this idea, though, that makes me loathe to ever sell my '59 Sprite. I'm sure I'd regret selling it, so I'll just need to make the garage big enough that I can keep it in the collection permanently. It's my first restoration work, and I really shouldn't part with it.
51rider
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My 1100cc Mini.
I rebuilt that car at my grandparents hose-think I was b18/19 at the time.
Cooper S discs & drive shafts.
12G295 head-polished & ported with tapered valve guides
Twin 11/4" SU carbs
Adjustable shocks all round
Revolution 4 spoke alloys
and more thatI can't remember.
It was a blast to drive & would do well over 100mph.
I rebuilt that car at my grandparents hose-think I was b18/19 at the time.
Cooper S discs & drive shafts.
12G295 head-polished & ported with tapered valve guides
Twin 11/4" SU carbs
Adjustable shocks all round
Revolution 4 spoke alloys
and more thatI can't remember.
It was a blast to drive & would do well over 100mph.
imperialman
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The one I wish I still had I never actually owned.
1961 Imperial Lebaron like this one
http://www.imperialclub.org/Yr/1961/RRowlands1961LeBaron/Rowland_1961LeBaron.htm
I spotted it sitting at the local Ford dealers used car lot December 1973.
Beautifully original and well kept both inside and out and totally loaded with options. Test drove it and was ready to pay the $600 or so asking price.
Problem was I needed to get an O.K. from my Dad as I wasn't 18 years old and was living at home.
In 1973 gas had spiked in price ,this car was old ,and his answer was of course no. The car sold a couple of weeks after that .
To add insult to injury I saw the car that following spring being driven by a greaseball hippy type of guy. Bet he drove the piss out of it then demo derbyed the car. Oh yeah....Chrysler only made 1026 imperial Lebarons in 1961...sigh
1961 Imperial Lebaron like this one
http://www.imperialclub.org/Yr/1961/RRowlands1961LeBaron/Rowland_1961LeBaron.htm
I spotted it sitting at the local Ford dealers used car lot December 1973.
Beautifully original and well kept both inside and out and totally loaded with options. Test drove it and was ready to pay the $600 or so asking price.
Problem was I needed to get an O.K. from my Dad as I wasn't 18 years old and was living at home.
In 1973 gas had spiked in price ,this car was old ,and his answer was of course no. The car sold a couple of weeks after that .
To add insult to injury I saw the car that following spring being driven by a greaseball hippy type of guy. Bet he drove the piss out of it then demo derbyed the car. Oh yeah....Chrysler only made 1026 imperial Lebarons in 1961...sigh
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Steevo
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It looks like the drifts are higher under the carport than outside, so I guess that Chrysler has proper ranking over that Volvo . . .
56nash
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This thread made me think back and then I got nostalgic and sad at the same time.
2nd car at 17 yrs old in 1984 1969 Dodge Charger 440/6 pack 4 speed, with more rust than sheetmetal left, but I could pass anything but a gas station.
1968 Barracuda fastback 340 Formula S 4 speed, had that on e 17 years and made the mistake of letting go and have regretted ever since
1969 Dart ******* 340 4 barrel
1976 Dodge quad cab pickup
1929 Model A 2 door sedan
1967 Barracuda fastback 273 4 barrel
2003 Dodge Neon yellow with blue tribal flame paint, crappy car, but cute
Still have:
1956 Nash Metropolitan, finished show winner
1262 Jeep FC-170 Pickup
1950 Plymouth Suburban 2 door wagon
1965 Dodge Dart 4 door grandpa car
2nd car at 17 yrs old in 1984 1969 Dodge Charger 440/6 pack 4 speed, with more rust than sheetmetal left, but I could pass anything but a gas station.
1968 Barracuda fastback 340 Formula S 4 speed, had that on e 17 years and made the mistake of letting go and have regretted ever since
1969 Dart ******* 340 4 barrel
1976 Dodge quad cab pickup
1929 Model A 2 door sedan
1967 Barracuda fastback 273 4 barrel
2003 Dodge Neon yellow with blue tribal flame paint, crappy car, but cute
Still have:
1956 Nash Metropolitan, finished show winner
1262 Jeep FC-170 Pickup
1950 Plymouth Suburban 2 door wagon
1965 Dodge Dart 4 door grandpa car
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My wife and I freaked out when our daughter was born. For some reason we fell victim to the propaganda that new cars are so much safer than old ones so we dumped our 2 daily drivers so we could purchase a.........oh man...I dont know if I can do this......ok..ok we got a scion xb(not anymore) So here is the regret My wife sold her 70 malibu that was in need of an interior and a little body work here. A guy from Netherlands bought it and had it shipped there so bye bye malibu. I on the other hand sold my trusty 65 c10 longbed big back window factory v8 that was in same shape as malibu. Luckily my chevy is here in sacramento somewhere. so someday I will see it up for sale and buy it back. At least that is what I keep telling myself. On a little more positive note. We gave the jap **** back after a bit and i scored an original 63 coupe deville for next to nothing and drove the wheels off it for 2years and guess what my daughter loved the caddy way more than the xb. safer to. I sold it this year to a kid fresh out of high school that had me show him how to check oil and find reverse. Im sure he rearended someone on the way to san jose after he left my place. Rich kids ****..
GN4WHLN
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1970 Cuda, 440
1963 rag top bug
1968 Karman Ghia convertable
1963 rag top bug
1968 Karman Ghia convertable
HAMAR
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I miss my old Ford Bronco '74