What car do you wish you had back.
October 17th, 2009, 04:09 PM
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October 17th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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I wouldn't mind having my 66 Cutlass (that I put a 455 into) back or my 79 Formula (that I put a 455 P into) back. But I'd love to have my 71 Lincoln Mk III back. I could stare at that car for hours.
October 17th, 2009, 04:57 PM
#43
I've had a few cars I wish I had back but I kept the 2nd car I ever got, a 63 Riviera. It was my grandparents 1st new car they ever bought. When I got it it had 50k miles on it and still all original. I have owned it for 23 years, and I never plan on getting rid of it.
October 17th, 2009, 07:24 PM
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...should get a life....
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I sold my 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Super with factory sunroof for $5,600 back in 1981. What would that be worth now??
Also a couple of split window Kombi vans, one camper and one panel van. They're pulling big bucks these days too.
Also a couple of split window Kombi vans, one camper and one panel van. They're pulling big bucks these days too.
October 18th, 2009, 05:27 AM
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Back in 1980 I bought a 1970 Cutlass S out of Trading Times
for $500.00 Red 2 door HT. Man that car had *****, could smoke
the Snow tires that were on it for a 1/4 block. Had overheating
problems, so i sold it for $750.00. I cried every time I saw her
driving down Archer Ave in the City for years after. It had 54K
when I bought it.
for $500.00 Red 2 door HT. Man that car had *****, could smoke
the Snow tires that were on it for a 1/4 block. Had overheating
problems, so i sold it for $750.00. I cried every time I saw her
driving down Archer Ave in the City for years after. It had 54K
when I bought it.
October 18th, 2009, 05:42 AM
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My first car was a 74 Charger SE with a 318 2 bbl I dont want that 3700 lb slug back. My 2nd car was a 66 Valiant Cuda with a 273 2 bbl it weigh in at about 2500 lbs and could get out of it own way. Had to give it up when I got order from the Air Force to go to korea. The so called friend I had the car stored at took the stereo speakers side pipes engine and tranmission Replaced with worn out slant six got 200 bucks for that car and new understanding of human nature. But I would like to someday get another wrap around rear window cuda to play with.
but I don't know what year that was. maybe around a 68 or 69?
October 18th, 2009, 04:23 PM
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Oh,man...
Here goes-1)My 1968 H/O-bought for $200 in 1982,financial problems forced its sale several years later;2)1963 light blue 98 conv't-a rust free Oklahoma car bought in NY in the mid 70's for $50 and driven home;3)1968 Ford Torino GT fastback-black w/red reflective c stripe,428 4sp.Most of all, though not a lost car but a lost opportunity,my 1957 88 Holiday Coupe.I'm embarassed to say I let it go past the point of resurrection-I wish I could have the time back!
October 18th, 2009, 05:25 PM
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74 Cutlass Supreme
I still totally regretted for donating my 74 Cutlass Supreme to charity. I had it for 10 years and i never ever had a problem with it. My replacement is a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville that has a factory supercharger. This is the worst car i ever own. I had nothing but problems for 5 months and i donated to the same charity. I called the charity to see if i could buy the Cutlass back but it was too late. Ever seen a grown man cry???
October 19th, 2009, 09:14 AM
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wow, I guess in some ways I am lucky, was too young to buy in the late 60's early 70s and about time I made enough money to buy a decent car in the 90's I was already married with children so priorities meant a safe family car which then meant when it was time to get a car I really wanted I bought the 442 I still own today 15 years later.
There are a few cars I wish I bought. in 1990 I sold a 1970 Buick Wildcat to a guy going to body shop school, when he was done repairing it he offered to sell it back to me for the same price I sold it to him for, I wish did that.
The 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible I saw for sale in 86 or 87, would have been nice to buy for 25k but I didn't have 1k for a car let a lone 25k, and who would have known. If we knew, all of us would have had a collection of W30s/hemis etc, heck how many 302 Mustangs for relatively cheap until recently
There are a few cars I wish I bought. in 1990 I sold a 1970 Buick Wildcat to a guy going to body shop school, when he was done repairing it he offered to sell it back to me for the same price I sold it to him for, I wish did that.
The 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible I saw for sale in 86 or 87, would have been nice to buy for 25k but I didn't have 1k for a car let a lone 25k, and who would have known. If we knew, all of us would have had a collection of W30s/hemis etc, heck how many 302 Mustangs for relatively cheap until recently
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October 20th, 2009, 01:08 AM
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Well.... I've owned over 30 cars thru the years, but the one that wins hands down is the 1st car I bought new & the one that started it all:
A '65 Olds Cutlass 442 holiday coupe in Burgandy red! I got to keep it for 8 mo., had to give it up 'cause Uncle Sam decided he needed me. The memory of that car stayed with me over the years & I finally "rewarded" myself Feb 2008 with the 442 in my avatar!
Ralph
October 20th, 2009, 12:56 PM
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You will feel for my uncle...he owned an ORIGINAL 1970 SUPERBIRD in the mid/late seventies in high school. It was beat up from a front-end collision (with a phone pole I beleive) so he bought it cheap. He fixed it up and went for a ride and found out the frame was bent, so he sold it.
I've seen 'em go for 150-200K.
Sad to say the least
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October 20th, 2009, 06:59 PM
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67 chevelle
Meany cars I want back but the 67 chevelle SS still haunts me. 427-black w/gold int. I drooled on it in high school then bout it when I was 25 , a few yesrs after I sold it I could have had the shell back for 500 bucks , and I passed !!
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October 20th, 2009, 07:07 PM
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I lost count of all the cars after about 20...but I would have to say I wish I had my 62 Pontiac Laurentian 2 dr Ht...Love those body lines...Would jump on another 62 if I could find one that was nice...
October 20th, 2009, 07:32 PM
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58 Chev Delray business coupe. Had it in high school. Someone had put a Corvette 283 in it. Ran like a scalded onion. My old man made me sell it when I went off to college. Actually, the car itself wasn't so special, but the events which took place within its vinyl-seat-cover, rubber floormat, cardboard sunvisor confines were what I miss.
October 26th, 2009, 01:52 PM
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'71 442
In high school I had a '71 442. It was a bench seat column shift car but it did have PW, PDL, tilt & cruise & was blue with white stripes & blue interior. I sold it after I blew the 2nd engine & it got parted out.
October 26th, 2009, 02:27 PM
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Funny you mention the 442...my neighbor had a yellow 442 convertible from the late 60's/early 70's (console automatic with a 455) in high school, now it's sitting in his back yard and he says he'll fix it up, it's still in pretty good shape, just needs the engine cleaned out/run and a paint job. I only hope I'm around when he decides to fix it up.
October 27th, 2009, 12:12 AM
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Funny you mention the 442...my neighbor had a yellow 442 convertible from the late 60's/early 70's (console automatic with a 455) in high school, now it's sitting in his back yard and he says he'll fix it up, it's still in pretty good shape, just needs the engine cleaned out/run and a paint job. I only hope I'm around when he decides to fix it up.
Maybe even me!
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October 27th, 2009, 12:15 PM
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Anyway, I just bought my 1964 Oldsmobile 98, so I'm a bit tapped out right now. I'll have a 442 someday, though.....
October 28th, 2009, 11:24 AM
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If I can jump in as a newbie, it would have to be my 65 442 Holiday coupe. My first "new" car, paid $3600.00 off the showroom floor. Special order Black on Black, close 4 speed, 390 posi. Like I've said before if one can love a car I loved that car. Life took its course with wife, kids, jobs, etc., etc, I know you've all been there. Sold the car for I think around $1200.00. Now just bought a 65 442 convertible, so the dream lives ...........
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October 29th, 2009, 02:16 AM
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@ Gary:
If you like, you can check out my 1st newbie post. We could almost swap stories! Except mine was a burgundy red & had 3.55 rear!
AND- 'stead of a 'vert, it's the post coupe in my avatar!
'Nother thing: Check out www.ultra-high-compression.com. A small community, but absolute walking knowledge base for '64/5 Cutlass/442!!!!!
Jasen (on here he's TK65), Bro442, Bubba, Big Mike & the rest are not only knowledgeable, they're really helpful, both w/ advice/info & finding hard-to-find stuff! Check it out!
Ralph
If you like, you can check out my 1st newbie post.
We could almost swap stories! Except mine was a burgundy red & had 3.55 rear!AND- 'stead of a 'vert, it's the post coupe in my avatar!
'Nother thing: Check out www.ultra-high-compression.com. A small community, but absolute walking knowledge base for '64/5 Cutlass/442!
!!!!Jasen (on here he's TK65), Bro442, Bubba, Big Mike & the rest are not only knowledgeable, they're really helpful, both w/ advice/info & finding hard-to-find stuff!
Check it out! Ralph
October 30th, 2010, 04:02 PM
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October 30th, 2010, 04:09 PM
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I saw on YouTube, one fellow was"thinking" of selling his white,unrestored 43, 000 mile 1971 Phase III.
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October 30th, 2010, 04:40 PM
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lol uhhhhhh with me it would have to be none.... YET!
still got plenty of time to make that mistake lol, thinking about it with the caprice but when its gone i think i would feel it would have been better to keep it lol.
but the history of cars i have owned are:
*2001 mustang v-6 fully loaded (ditched that in 3 months by jumping a driveway and then after about 10 feet in the air she rolled over when she landed lol, walked away from that one)
2000 dodge durango: rusted out and sold to someone at work for 1k. (now theres a hole in the exhaust manifold and he wont fix it lol)
1995 caprice and the 69 H/O in my signature. But the car i wish i coulda bought was a 1968 fully restored 442 that was painted plum crazy purple and had the white stripe down the side, MAN THAT WAS A SEXY CAR!!!!
still got plenty of time to make that mistake lol, thinking about it with the caprice but when its gone i think i would feel it would have been better to keep it lol.
but the history of cars i have owned are:
*2001 mustang v-6 fully loaded (ditched that in 3 months by jumping a driveway and then after about 10 feet in the air she rolled over when she landed lol, walked away from that one)
2000 dodge durango: rusted out and sold to someone at work for 1k. (now theres a hole in the exhaust manifold and he wont fix it lol)
1995 caprice and the 69 H/O in my signature. But the car i wish i coulda bought was a 1968 fully restored 442 that was painted plum crazy purple and had the white stripe down the side, MAN THAT WAS A SEXY CAR!!!!
October 30th, 2010, 04:44 PM
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I miss my 1970 W-31....I was in the army and I ordered a NEW 1970 Cutlass "S" post coupe, W-31 option......wide ratio 4 speed, 3.42.rear gear, bucket seats console delete, black vinyl top Platinum silver car with 7 inch "steelies" and hub caps..........ONE OF 116 built, the rarest of the rare...... Kept the car for 35 years.......sold it in 2005 because I wasn't driving it and it was just sitting in the garage..............DUHHHHHHH what was I thinking...
"THERE IS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL OWNER"
"THERE IS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL OWNER"
October 30th, 2010, 06:02 PM
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Geez:
69 Coronet 440
69 Dart
54 F100
59 F100
65 Barracuda
87 Turbo Coupe
72 Dodge Dart
67 Dodge Dart
85 RamCharger 4x4 with a 400
69 C10
88 Dodge Conversion Van -- great family traveler
Really miss the trucks and the RamCharger and coronet.
sb
69 Coronet 440
69 Dart
54 F100
59 F100
65 Barracuda
87 Turbo Coupe
72 Dodge Dart
67 Dodge Dart
85 RamCharger 4x4 with a 400
69 C10
88 Dodge Conversion Van -- great family traveler
Really miss the trucks and the RamCharger and coronet.
sb
October 30th, 2010, 06:52 PM
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For me it would be my '68 Ford XL fastback. Man, the things her and I did together, and the stories we could tell! I had this while in the Army back in the mid-80s.
But then again, I'd sure like to get my '68 Toro back too. I bought this for $500 back in the '90s, and decided to 'convertiblize' it. Had a TON of fun in this one too. Oh well...it's engine lives on in my '67 442.
I had this while in the Army back in the mid-80s.But then again, I'd sure like to get my '68 Toro back too. I bought this for $500 back in the '90s, and decided to 'convertiblize' it. Had a TON of fun in this one too. Oh well...it's engine lives on in my '67 442.
October 31st, 2010, 01:29 AM
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Muscle Car Resume
1. 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 (LS-5) Black Cherry with white stripes and a T.H. 400 and Cowl Induction. Traded in on No. 2.
2. 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport 455 (Stage 1) Lapis Blue with black vinyl top and a T.H.400. Sold in 1984.
3. 1971 Cutlass SX Sienna Bronze with a white convertible top. 455 Rocket V-8 and a T.H. 400 All original Arizona car purchased from 2nd owner in 2008.
2. 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport 455 (Stage 1) Lapis Blue with black vinyl top and a T.H.400. Sold in 1984.
3. 1971 Cutlass SX Sienna Bronze with a white convertible top. 455 Rocket V-8 and a T.H. 400 All original Arizona car purchased from 2nd owner in 2008.
October 31st, 2010, 04:45 AM
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Ha... my brother had a '76 Chevette "Scooter". It was the stripped down version, didn't even have a glove box door. He put on Keystone Classics and a big 'ol stereo system in it and drove it through his college years. Man that thing was cool 
. When he was home from college for some break I drove it to my high school one Friday. Told everyone I was driving my brothers '76 "Vette". Boy were they surprised When he sold it the ad said "Great 1st car, guaranteed not to get a speeding ticket"
I haven't owned any cars that I would particularly care to have back, but I still think about the one I didn't buy. A nearly perfect black 1966 Corvette convert. black top, red int. A business aquaintance was selling it during a divorce and wanted what he had paid for it a few years earlier, $16,000. In the early 90's 16K for a weekend car was not in the plan and I didn't fully realize what the car was worth. (BJ reminds me every now and then)
Oh well, not letting go of the Cutlass...
. When he was home from college for some break I drove it to my high school one Friday. Told everyone I was driving my brothers '76 "Vette". Boy were they surprised When he sold it the ad said "Great 1st car, guaranteed not to get a speeding ticket"I haven't owned any cars that I would particularly care to have back, but I still think about the one I didn't buy. A nearly perfect black 1966 Corvette convert. black top, red int. A business aquaintance was selling it during a divorce and wanted what he had paid for it a few years earlier, $16,000. In the early 90's 16K for a weekend car was not in the plan and I didn't fully realize what the car was worth. (BJ reminds me every now and then)
Oh well, not letting go of the Cutlass...
October 31st, 2010, 05:19 AM
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The car i miss the most is my 1964 Super 88. I loved that car. It drove like a dream! I sold it to my old roommate/bets friend. He ended up screwing me over. Never saw him or the car again.
October 31st, 2010, 05:25 AM
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I'd like to have my 68 W30 back. Its been gone for almost 20 years but I think if I had the chance I'd buy it back.
I do regret parting out a half dozen or more SS Chevelles including a 1970 LS6 Chevelle.
I do regret parting out a half dozen or more SS Chevelles including a 1970 LS6 Chevelle.
October 31st, 2010, 03:01 PM
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It's bbaacckk!!
My great-grandfather left me his 1949 English Ford Prefect.It had 6,000miles on it[and the export sticker in the window] when I got it at age 16.Had a wooden floor, cork and copper gaskets, 10 h.p., canvass roof, no safety glass, a windshield that screwed outward, little "flag" signal lights that popped out of the B-pillar,6-volt Lucas electricals.Drove it for years,restored it [after years in storage] and then had to sell it during some financial hard times 6 years ago.It had HUGE sentimental /family value,and I've regretted that sale ever since.
October 31st, 2010, 03:13 PM
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1965 gto had a 389 with a edelbrock intake on it was very similare to my 66 lemans only it had more compression and was a posi. My brothers 71 code 43 442 that he sold for 3000 in the 80's stings a little too .
October 31st, 2010, 05:03 PM
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I would like the '67 442 I got as 2nd owner from my older brother back.It was light green,black painted roof,black bucket seat int, no power steering, no power brakes, no console,was a 400 4spd.posi, About the 5th engine I put was a 455. My memory is cloudy enough that I have forgotten that it didn't handle or stop very well. I do still remember the feel of the Hurst "T" handle on the shifter, and the Sun tach on the steering column and the sound of Walker continental glasspaks.
October 31st, 2010, 06:15 PM
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So I'm talking to a gal in the office last spring who tells me she thinks her boyfriend bought a car off of me. Long story short ,it's the guy I sold my great grandfather's 1949 Ford to , and he still has it and is willing to sell! Flash to today , and having been repurchased is sitting in my garage as if it never left. As the 442 has gone into hibernation , I will spend this winter restoring it to show-room quality.If allowed on an OLDS site , I will post pics as we go.
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