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BigMeatballDave 07-02-2013 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox (Post 9789893)
I don't breakout a TRS-80 to re-live an earlier computing experience.
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LMAO That's a horrible analogy. You can drive an old car just like a new one. But, that old computer is completely useless.

I'd take any of these cars over any new car today.

beach tribe 07-02-2013 11:50 PM

If I won the lottery I'd be on a plane.

beach tribe 07-02-2013 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox (Post 9789893)
I don't breakout a TRS-80 to re-live an earlier computing experience.
If I had a polyester lime green leisure suit hanging in my closet, I wouldn't wear it on special days.
I don't have a shag carpeting room in my house.

Someone might love an old house, but if the owner has their preference it will likely have modern appliances, finishes, and furnishings.

I'm not saying some of the old rides aren't cool. But I could get my fix by just looking during a car show. Ownership is a different level of commitment that I have not desire to partake in.

Damn.
I cannot even comprehend this line of thinking.

beach tribe 07-02-2013 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9789872)
too bad chevrolet sucks now

Chevys ruled the world in the 60.

ChiefsCountry 07-02-2013 11:56 PM

Pretty cool deal. Its a shame that the automakers have taken away alot of the small town dealerships away. But I can see how it was pretty easy for them to just stash the leftover new models out at the farm and start from scratch.

beach tribe 07-02-2013 11:59 PM

A 64 Impala with 4 miles!?

SAUTO 07-03-2013 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe (Post 9789965)
A 64 Impala with 4 miles!?

In.

and you could never restore a car like that. To someone's earlier post.

Survivor cars are worth a ton.


Even of you could get all nos parts the could just wouldn't be the same.

New tires. Check the brakes, new belts and hoses and fluids and roll.

Save all the original replaced rubber.
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SAUTO 07-03-2013 12:54 AM

That is ****ing amazing.

I might just drive up at auction time to see the cars
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Phobia 07-03-2013 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO (Post 9789998)
That is ****ing amazing.

I might just drive up at auction time to see the cars
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I'd consider rolling with you if it works with my schedule. Once in a lifetime there.

SAUTO 07-03-2013 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia (Post 9790000)
I'd consider rolling with you if it works with my schedule. Once in a lifetime there.

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el borracho 07-03-2013 01:20 AM

Heh. Don't even care enough to watch the 11 minute video.

AustinChief 07-03-2013 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox (Post 9789863)
The comfort, features, handling, performance and overall driving experience of recent models just about obliterates any desire on my part to own a classic.

All of those things other than "features" are overrated in my book. My '66 Impala rides smooth as hell, has fantastic performance and more than adequate handling. The only drawback is that it doesn't have any features like A/C (it's a convertible), nothing high tech or really "luxurious" like heated seats, etc. BUT the trade off is that I can repair damn near anything on it at anytime and anywhere. Hell I replaced a radiator hose and slapped some epoxy on a hole in a radiator fin while pulled over at a rest stop on the Kansas Turnpike once. Not something I would be nearly as comfortable doing with my Saab.

To me most midrange modern cars really haven't made enough tangible advances to make them a clear cut choice over a "classic" that I can fix myself if needed. Now if you have a car with a backup camera and assisted parking and all that jazz then I can see your point for sure.

oldman 07-03-2013 05:44 AM

What I'd give to have my 64 Impala SS back. That was the smoothest ride ever. No one was cramped in it, either The back seat was big enough to dance in. In fact, I did the horizontal bop with quite a few ladies in the back of that sweet ride.

Rain Man 07-03-2013 05:55 AM

It's too bad it was not a DeLorean dealership. I would like to have one of those.

the story is a little herky jerky. I don't see an inventory and the video only shows about 10 cars, and there is nothing to explain why the guy stored 500 cars. are they all stored inside? at first I thought most of them were new, but now I wonder if most were used. and was he putting one car back every year for 50 years, so some of them are from the 90's, or are they all older?

jjjayb 07-03-2013 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe (Post 9789965)
A 64 Impala with 4 miles!?

I want it. Then I can be cruising down the street in my 6-4.

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