Used to mow a lawn for a guy who had a really cool older 4x4 truck (but in much rougher condition); was a similar year to this shown below.
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What is your favorite classic car, truck or SUV?
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I almost bought one of these back in the late 1990s, but it obviously needed alignment & body work and I was cash poor at the time. The one I was considering, was not in nearly as good shape as the one pictured below, though.
I have always loved the 1961 Chevy bubbletops; they look great. I also like the '61 wagons.
RollsPhantom I'll never have one.
Early production Phantom II Sedanca De Ville.
A lot of those cool old classic designs that even with machining capability today would be hard to replicate.
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I have a fettish for OLD 4 door sleds. The current project is also on my always wanted list, and is a late 60’s VW Bug.
Arguably the most beautiful body ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce. 1934 Phantom II Continental with H.R. Owen/Gurney Nutting Three Position Drophead Coupe coachwork. A stunning automobile that is even more impressive in person. This would be on my short list.
Classic car- 1955 Mercedes gullwing
Old hotrod- late 40’s to mid 50’s ford f-100 pickup, chopped, channeled, lowered
Muscle car- Ford Fairlane thunderbolt or 1969 Mustang
Sports car- Porsche 996 or E46 M3
New hotrod- This is the car I’ve changed in my mind the most throughout the years. The newest iteration starts as a W124 Mercedes with 500E body panels and a slightly sportier suspension. It will get at least an E420 or SL500 rear suspension, which is stronger. Under the hood will be the magic. Ideally it will have an om629 engine swap, this is a bi-turbo v8 diesel from everywhere else in the world. It will also be twin-charged with a large positive displacement supercharger feeding the turbochargers.
Old hotrod- late 40’s to mid 50’s ford f-100 pickup, chopped, channeled, lowered
Muscle car- Ford Fairlane thunderbolt or 1969 Mustang
Sports car- Porsche 996 or E46 M3
New hotrod- This is the car I’ve changed in my mind the most throughout the years. The newest iteration starts as a W124 Mercedes with 500E body panels and a slightly sportier suspension. It will get at least an E420 or SL500 rear suspension, which is stronger. Under the hood will be the magic. Ideally it will have an om629 engine swap, this is a bi-turbo v8 diesel from everywhere else in the world. It will also be twin-charged with a large positive displacement supercharger feeding the turbochargers.
Muscle car of the week on YouTube has an episode on this car. I’ve probably watched it 5 times. It’s an amazing car with history.
I Got this:
But I want this:
I owned two of these in the 80's sold them due to lack of money. I would like to swap in a 455, lower it, 4 wheel disc brakes and install a tan interior, everyone I have seen has black interior. I'm too old for the corvette, tight fit, noisy rough ride. I just want something to cruise around town.
But I want this:
I owned two of these in the 80's sold them due to lack of money. I would like to swap in a 455, lower it, 4 wheel disc brakes and install a tan interior, everyone I have seen has black interior. I'm too old for the corvette, tight fit, noisy rough ride. I just want something to cruise around town.
I used to want a Shelby Cobra until I got to drive a couple of real ones. I'm just too big and tall for the car. I drove an original Sunbeam Tiger with the 289 and that car scared the shit out of me. There is such a thing as too small and light for the power...
I've always wanted a lead sled like a chopped 49 Mercury. A Shelby Daytona would be cool but I am worried I am too large of a mammal to fit inside that. Ford GT40, Ferrari F-40 or similar would be ideal.
So many cars i like and not enough money or places to keep them.
I've always wanted a lead sled like a chopped 49 Mercury. A Shelby Daytona would be cool but I am worried I am too large of a mammal to fit inside that. Ford GT40, Ferrari F-40 or similar would be ideal.
So many cars i like and not enough money or places to keep them.
If I posted these before, sorry for the repetition.
My '69 stock class Mustang at Pomona:
Then my brother and I converted it to a Shelby clone in his garage:
My FE powered street '69:
My '69 stock class Mustang at Pomona:
Then my brother and I converted it to a Shelby clone in his garage:
My FE powered street '69:
