Classic Vehicles for Sale

[bassman]

Looks interesting....

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active#!/

[cookiedough]

that 80's pontiac fiero shouldn't be in that listing.

I missed out on the cool era of 60's and mostly 70's for sure.

Wow, that 71 plymouth cuda is fetching a ton of dough.

Dad had in my teens growing up that was going to be my car a 1968 chevy can't remember really what it was thinking bel air???  not really sure but was a 4 door and vinyl seats with the triangular vented front windows in front of the front door windows thought that was neat.    I remember tooting the horn on that skinny steering wheel had 2 rectangular buttons one on each side to push as well, but my brother rolled it coming home drunk one night after work and was toast, plus it sucked about 1 qt. of oil every month or so of driving but that was when oil was cheap.

[old2soon]

If I had some loose change!  And B T W-I hope yer happy-all the cursed drooling I done did shorted out ma cursed keyboard!  RIDE SAFE.

[tank_post142]

Had a 70 hemi cuda' convert in high  school. Sold it when i went into the military for under $4000

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Wish I still had my 1969 Cougar Eliminator 

[hubcapsc]

There's probably something special about that white 64 1/2 mustang they
have for one million dollars.

We got one... new... a white convertible with a red interior...

Traded it for a 1970 Galaxie 500  

-Mike

[..]

Ideal for popping down to the store for a pint of milk 

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active/2002-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-GTR/134612#!/

At the Grit Chip RV warehouse there's a bootiful 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that's had a frame off restoration. Pale yellow. Stunning.

[..]

Here's a link to the inventory where the Grit Chip RV is stored.

http://www.classicautosmith.com/inventory.aspx

[indybobm]

I love it when they say a uni-body car had a frame-off restoration.

[art]

If I had some loose change!  And B T W-I hope yer happy-all the cursed drooling I done did shorted out ma cursed keyboard!  RIDE SAFE.

Takes more than loose change. I think some of those prices are over the top.

[specialdose]

  
                           If I had 70k mad money it would be the 57 Olds. Fiesta wagon. Always liked the 56,57 models. My dad
                    had a 56, two door post, black and white, 324 V8 with glass packs. When he let me use it for a date, soon
                    as I got around the corner I would stop and pull the air filter so you could hear that 4bl moan when I stuck my
                    foot in it.
                  

[Jess Tolbirt]

somebody please buy me that 52 ford truck, please please please..

[saddlesore]

Ideal for popping down to the store for a pint of milk 

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active/2002-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-GTR/134612#!/

At the Grit Chip RV warehouse there's a bootiful 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that's had a frame off restoration. Pale yellow. Stunning.

Now there's a car that I might trade for my Valkyrie.........maybe

[Valkjerk]

I grew up owning and driving more than a few of those cars. At that time, no one knew what a fortune they had.

[..]

I grew up owning and driving more than a few of those cars. At that time, no one knew what a fortune they had.

We all need to remember that most of these cars are ground up or frame off restorations and they are being sold for less than that cost 

[Rams]

that 80's pontiac fiero shouldn't be in that listing.

Obviously, you have no idea of what you speak of.  

Edited:  Let me rephrase that.   Obviously, you're not a fan of the only mid-engine American car produced in this century.    I'm not a fan of the Edsel but, some folks think it's a classic and it deserves to be in such an event.

[BF]

Wow.  A lot of cars from my youth.

One of these days when I win the lotto.......

[The emperor has no clothes]

I love it when they say a uni-body car had a frame-off restoration.

Same here.

[Hoser]

My moms car when new.  It's mine now.  Hoser

[Crackerborn]

Ahh, the days of 260 octane and muscle cars. Three of us partnered to buy a balanced and blueprinted 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra-Jet with a 428 bored .040 over, duel Offenhouser manifold with 750 Holleys sitting on top. We paid $2000 for that car in 1977 because it had a bent frame. Pulled that motor and dropped her in a Mach One body after we cut out the firewall and shock towers to fit the beast together. We had to chain it in since we kept breaking motor mounts. Zero to speedo pegged in 15 seconds (160 MPH speedometer, stock) and plenty still to go. After we put a quick change (350/411)rear end in the monster, I was afraid to to race it with a 750/3 2 stroke Kawi I had ported and changed sprockets on. Those days you could drive into the service area of an airport and buy aviation gas out of the truck. The only thing that car wouldn't pass was a gas station. And yes, I wish I still had it even if it didn't have the stock frame and body.

[biguglyman]

What, no Javelin? No AMX???

[Hooter]

I grew up in that era. Had an AAR Cuda, Roadrunner, 302 Boss, 65 Olds 442, and a few more. Still have a 66 Grand Fury.Had it for 28 years. But to think of what I had and now don't, kinda makes me sick. You could buy a muscle car for under $3,500.00. This was also when insurance started to go up because of motor size. Gas was also taking a crap which was how real motors were done away with.

[czuch]

Gas hogs like those were a dime a dozen. I had a 1970 Dan Gurney edition Cougar.
390, 4 speed. $500.00. 1978 was the year I had it, and beat it like a fool.
My Dad tought at an old folks home and all the little old ladies thought I was cute. Alot of them sold me their cars when they were done driving,
 38 LaSalle, 49 Buick, Packards, man I wish I had them now.

[R J]

If I had some loose change!  And B T W-I hope yer happy-all the cursed drooling I done did shorted out ma cursed keyboard!  RIDE SAFE.

Takes more than loose change. I think some of those prices are over the top.

I agree with ya Art.     Almost all are way over priced.    But as my Dad used to say, 'a fool and his $$$$ is about to part'.

[signart]

I grew up owning and driving more than a few of those cars. At that time, no one knew what a fortune they had.

Kinda like riding a Valkyrie.

[Gryphon Rider]

that 80's pontiac fiero shouldn't be in that listing.

Obviously, you have no idea of what you speak of.  

Edited:  Let me rephrase that.   Obviously, you're not a fan of the only mid-engine American car produce in this century.    I'm not a fan of the Edsel but, some folks think it's a classic and it deserves to be in such and event.

Why did I know you wouldn't let cookiedough's comment go unchallenged? 

[MCRIDER]

Where are all those reliable, durable Japanese cars that people seem to buy?  I only see one Toyota, and it's a recent, speciality vehicle.   Where are the classic Datsun 210's, Toyota Corona's, Honda Civic's?  If they're such long lasting and desirable vehicles, why aren't they listed here?

[hubcapsc]

Where are all those reliable, durable Japanese cars that people seem to buy?  I only see one Toyota, and it's a recent, speciality vehicle.   Where are the classic Datsun 210's, Toyota Corona's, Honda Civic's?  If they're such long lasting and desirable vehicles, why aren't they listed here?

They're still being driven, nobody's selling them. They all have 450,000 miles on them and are
still going strong. It is these other vehicles that have all fallen apart and have had to be
rebuilt that are commanding such prices it their rarity...

-Mike

[Gryphon Rider]

Where are all those reliable, durable Japanese cars that people seem to buy?  I only see one Toyota, and it's a recent, speciality vehicle.   Where are the classic Datsun 210's, Toyota Corona's, Honda Civic's?  If they're such long lasting and desirable vehicles, why aren't they listed here?

Hey, McRider is back to stir the pot!  There are no Chevy Caprices, Ford Mavericks, or Plymouth Valiants there either.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/datsun/240z

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/?q=TOYOTA%20FJ40

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/?q=ACURA%20NSX

[..]

Where are all those reliable, durable Japanese cars that people seem to buy?  I only see one Toyota, and it's a recent, speciality vehicle.   Where are the classic Datsun 210's, Toyota Corona's, Honda Civic's?  If they're such long lasting and desirable vehicles, why aren't they listed here?

Please explain what duration of time and miles you would use to define a long lasting vehicle.

Who said that the cars you mention are "desireable"?

[R J]

Now here is a damn good lookin and performing Pickup.

I almost bought it.   & I should have.   It could have replaced my 39 Chev Coupe I lost in the garage fire.

I got enough out of the Ins Company to of paid it in full with some change left over.



It had a Crate 350 in it with a Crane cam and a pair of Eldelbrock aluminum heads and an Edelbrock aluminum 4 bbl manifold, Roller rockers and push rod guides to keep them in synch.  TH400 Automatic with a 9" Ford with disc brakes on all 4 corners.   Rack & Pinion and it drove like a dream.

When the owner passed away, he had a fuel injection set up from Holley for it.  Wife said she'd also let it go with the truck.

I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying it.

[BF]

Where are all those reliable, durable Japanese cars that people seem to buy?  I only see one Toyota, and it's a recent, speciality vehicle.   Where are the classic Datsun 210's, Toyota Corona's, Honda Civic's?  If they're such long lasting and desirable vehicles, why aren't they listed here?

Hey, McRider is back to stir the pot!  There are no Chevy Caprices, Ford Mavericks, or Plymouth Valiants there either.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/datsun/240z

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/?q=TOYOTA%20FJ40

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/?q=ACURA%20NSX

What, no Pintos?   

[Patrick]

Ahh, the days of 260 octane and muscle cars. Three of us partnered to buy a balanced and blueprinted 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra-Jet with a 428 bored .040 over, duel Offenhouser manifold with 750 Holleys sitting on top. We paid $2000 for that car in 1977 because it had a bent frame. Pulled that motor and dropped her in a Mach One body after we cut out the firewall and shock towers to fit the beast together. We had to chain it in since we kept breaking motor mounts. Zero to speedo pegged in 15 seconds (160 MPH speedometer, stock) and plenty still to go. After we put a quick change (350/411)rear end in the monster, I was afraid to to race it with a 750/3 2 stroke Kawi I had ported and changed sprockets on. Those days you could drive into the service area of an airport and buy aviation gas out of the truck. The only thing that car wouldn't pass was a gas station. And yes, I wish I still had it even if it didn't have the stock frame and body.

260 octane ?
0-160 in 15 sec ?

[bassman]

Wasn't that the old Sunoco "dial it in" or mix it yourself at the pump where you could get 190 (I think that was the bottom number) and go up to 260 just by moving he selector to whatever blend you wanted?  I think the 260 was rated at 100 octane or maybe a shade higher.

[Detn8er]

Sniff Sniff.....My feelers are hurt....  :'(  :'(  :'(

[indybobm]

Ahh, the days of 260 octane and muscle cars. Three of us partnered to buy a balanced and blueprinted 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra-Jet with a 428 bored .040 over, duel Offenhouser manifold with 750 Holleys sitting on top. We paid $2000 for that car in 1977 because it had a bent frame. Pulled that motor and dropped her in a Mach One body after we cut out the firewall and shock towers to fit the beast together. We had to chain it in since we kept breaking motor mounts. Zero to speedo pegged in 15 seconds (160 MPH speedometer, stock) and plenty still to go. After we put a quick change (350/411)rear end in the monster, I was afraid to to race it with a 750/3 2 stroke Kawi I had ported and changed sprockets on. Those days you could drive into the service area of an airport and buy aviation gas out of the truck. The only thing that car wouldn't pass was a gas station. And yes, I wish I still had it even if it didn't have the stock frame and body.

260 octane ?
0-160 in 15 sec ?

I think he was talking about Sunoco 260. Remember when you turned the handle on pump to select the gas you wanted? Sunoco 260 was the highest grade.

[Crackerborn]

Yes, I should have said Sunoco 260 not octane. That Shelby motor in the Mach One body went to the drag track and after the first run they made us run with the nitrous crowd. We never set gas up in that car and our best time was in the 12's. Give the stock rear end 30 seconds and the car was barely holding the road. Then we put the 411 rear end in but never took it back to a track, more money to be made on straight country roads. Avgas was just over or right at 100 octane and that was the preferred fuel in that engine. And the car was "street legal", sort of, it had tags at any rate. The only other "street legal" car that came close to knocking the pearl monster off was a big block Chevy (I want to say a 442 but can't swear to that) with a blower. Before I sold my part of that car, we had competitors trailering their cars in to race it. The Kawasaki I owned at that time was clocked in the mid 9's and I wouldn't bet I could beat that Shelby sice the front end on the Kawi floated badly over 140 MPH even with the fork braces and stabilizers.

[Gryphon Rider]

he only other "street legal" car that came close to knocking the pearl monster off was a big block Chevy (I want to say a 442 but can't swear to that) with a blower.

An Oldsmobile with a Chevy engine?  Sacrilege! 

[Patrick]

If I remember correctly Sunoco 260 was 102 octane, I had to use it.

I've had a few cars that would run 10s in the quarter, but, would never get to 160 in 15. Now, getting those old speedos to read something like that is another matter. There were notoriously inaccurate.

[MAD6Gun]

My 70 Pontiac Bonneville with a 455 HO only runs well on racing fuel. It has ben bored 30 over. Forged flat tops with the stock cast iron heads 68 cc combustion chambers. It pings like a bitch on pump gas. I figured compression is about 10.5 to 1. There is a OLD gas station on the south side of Fort Wayne that still sells 100+ octane fuel. You cant pump it your car. Have to pump it in a can.