RSchnell Posted December 24, 2024 Posted December 24, 2024 Hard to pin down just one, so I'll break it down first is prewar. - 2
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 I also like the '61 Dodge; the front end is cool and I like the reverse style fins
Sledsel Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) Depending on the day, one of mine is my favorite.... LOL Edited January 21 by Sledsel 3
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, Sledsel said: Depending on the day, one of mine is my favorite.... LOL Awesome ride; gotta love those chop top Mercs. P.S. the other two photos don't seem to appear
Sledsel Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Awesome ride; gotta love those chop top Mercs. P.S. the other two photos don't seem to appear Interesting. they appear on my screen......
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 Just now, Sledsel said: Interesting. they appear on my screen...... Just showed up now; may have not loaded on my screen the first time. Really nice Ford glass top; love the '57 too 1
Sledsel Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Just showed up now; may have not loaded on my screen the first time. Really nice Ford glass top; love the '57 too Thanks.... interestingly enough, I could probably fill a page with my toys. When I was young I had a list of cars I wanted, I have all but 2 on that list. Dad always gave me hell cuz I have never sold a car since high school. 2
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Sledsel said: Thanks.... interestingly enough, I could probably fill a page with my toys. When I was young I had a list of cars I wanted, I have all but 2 on that list. Dad always gave me hell cuz I have never sold a car since high school. Sounds like you have quite the collection; I hope to have a bunch one day, too. If you would like to share the rest of your cars, feel free to do so; we'd love to see them. I have a list of cars I want also, started with a 1959 Cadillac, added a 1960 Plymouth, and now there's at least 20 or so I should want to find.
gtx6970 Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) Define ' Classic ' For me personally, My numero uno is a 1961 Chrysler 300 convertible Edited January 23 by gtx6970
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 34 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: Define ' Classic ' "mean something that is valued because it has a traditional style" Is what comes up; makes sense for old cars I'd say; they are of value, because of the many traditional features found in the cars, that aren't used today. Apparently once something is 20 years old it is "Classic", don't think that really works, i'd say 1920-1990 is classic. 1920 down is just really old
JollySipper Posted January 23 Posted January 23 10 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said: 1920 down is just really old That would be called 'vintage'............. Like a lot of our members here! (just kidding guys! ) 1
Keef Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Favorite classic car hands down would be the 1970 Dodge Superbee. The one year only grille was a “love it or hate it “ design. I’ve owned two of them, one was a 43k mile original bought from the original owner. I shall have another one before I leave this world! 1 1
Falcon Ranchero Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 12 hours ago, Keef said: Favorite classic car hands down would be the 1970 Dodge Superbee. The one year only grille was a “love it or hate it “ design. I’ve owned two of them, one was a 43k mile original bought from the original owner. I shall have another one before I leave this world! Those are mean looking cars; that's what makes them awesome. '69 was mean looking, too. The design for both years totally fits the muscle machine style 1
JollySipper Posted March 7 Posted March 7 This is just a sharp car to me......... This one is on Craigslist right now. If it was a V8, it would be perfect! This one is a turbocoupe, which is still cool........ 2
Falcon Ranchero Posted April 6 Author Posted April 6 I like the '63 T-bird, out of the '61-63 Bullet Birds generation because of that crease on the body not present on '61 and '62, plus the addition of those hash marks on the doors. This grew on me too... many may not like Exner's Chryslers, but I must say I do quite a lot. If I was a man back in the early sixties I'd be a Chrysler guy most likely. '62 Dodge to most is very hideous and for a while I kinda though the same but now I think it looks pretty cool. I also like Dodge's version of the Valiant, the Lancer.
Wickersham Humble Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Post WWII: clearly the superfine Studebaker 1953-54 Coupes! I've loved these cars since the 'fifties, and always get a thrill when I see them today. Not that they were great mechanically, but the Bourke/Loewy body and interior are not only far ahead of their time, but still 'look so right' today. Followed closely by the ever-classic '55 Chevrolets, and the 1961 Pontiac 'bubble-top' coupes. Imports: Early Datsun 240Z without a doubt, Porsche 911, and the European exotics from the 1950's-60's. Oh, and the Scarab racers! Pre WWII: Coffin-nose 1936 Cord, again ahead of it's time, and so bold! 1933-34 Ford (esp coupes/roadsters) and the Lincolns that inspired them. I put a lot of weight on style, because the mechanical shortcomings -- they all had 'em, even the '55 Chevy (my first car, and one of many including a Nomad) has lots of room for improvement. But, improving a car (the 240Z also comes to mind, and I wrote the book on restoration for that one) is enjoyable and rewarding. Ole' Wick
athlon Posted April 7 Posted April 7 On 8/29/2024 at 11:33 AM, Mike 1017 said: That was an amzing car for it's day, still beautiful today
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