kinuta Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) You guys are from another planet. I've never had a car, can't drive and the last time I got in a car was three years ago. How's that for ecological correctness ! Edited February 3, 2006 by kinuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 1959 Studebaker Lark VIII, AT, 4dr, 259 w/4barrell, 44,000 miles this time around. Not as old as a Model T but mine's a daily driver built in a 19thcentury wagon factory in South Bend, Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have a Mercedes 200 from 1985. It's just about finished, though. Rear suspension has severe corrosion damage. I will have to get rid of the car within a month, or otherwise it will be impossible to drive. Picture from France (summer of 2004): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I had a 350SE from 1975 as well, but sold it last year because it needed too much fixing and its ridiculous fuel consumtion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 My first car. '69 Galaxie. That car was AWESOME! I happened to see this a few days ago, nice LTD it is... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) My wheels: dark blue '92 Honda Accord wagon(!) -- but I'm gonna trade it in on a new Prius come June or July, though. My wife's car: maroon '93 Accord sedan (2-door). She gets the Prius, and I get her car -- which is fine, cuz I can walk or bike to work quite a few days of the week (whether permitting). And she has a little longer commute than I do (though she takes the bus a couple days a week too, when she can). edit: I love my wagon too, and wish we could keep it -- but it's burnin' oil, a good two quarts every 3,000 miles. My wife's car still runs like a top. Both have been GREAT cars, each with about 150,000 miles on them. I hope my wife's car (soon to be mine) lasts another 5 or 10 years. Rooster, is your car burning the oil(Blue smoke) or just leaking/using 2 quarts every 3K??? A fair bit of miles, but still cheaper to reseal/rebuild a motor than buy a new car that will lose value right away. BUT, if you have your heart set on a hybrid, check out this site... http://www.priuschat.com/ ( I think hybirds are the wave of the future, but there still are some issues to be worked out, such as the high voltage cables, that can be a safety issue for rescue workers in case of an accident) Edited February 3, 2006 by BERIGAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 What is this, a high school yearbook? Although that '67 Camero is choice, Ron. A 1924 Model T A 1928 Chevrolet Sedan A 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Convertible No, I'm not that old. You have all 3 cars right now??? Wow! Why no AMC??? Have a photo of the Cranbrook?(Never even heard of it! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajerzy Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Meet Lucy (my daughter named her), a 1967 Ford F-100, 352 V8 engine, 78k original miles- get's 11 mpg downhill with a tailwind. Dump runs on weekend, mulch, gravel, take the canoe out for fishing on the James River. Also- an Ebay purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajerzy Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Here's Lucy with my daughter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have a 19 y.o. red car. Too cold here to work on it now. I'll post a pic later. What's your ride? Lucky dog. I have in the past owned several older (classic) cars. I'm a sucker for 60s and 70s model year Cadillacs, Buicks and Lincolns. I love Corvettes in those model years as well. I'm also quite fond of imports, mainly Alfa Romeo, Fiat X/19s, and Triumphs. I love the classic lines. I saw a 75 Coupe De Ville in Howard Beach the other day. You would have thought the guy just drove it off the showroom floor. The guy also owns a mint 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. As soon as I get my parking situation corrected, I am going to hunt down another early 70s Eldorado or Coupe De Ville. Or, maybe even a Triumph TR-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Does old motorbike count? I have an old BMW R65, named 'Old Betsie' from my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I see this area is restricted... I am not exactly a car, but my conception dates back to 1978, so maybe I am allowed to be here? This was our first family car: You can create one for yourself here: This here was our not so good for family purposes car: Much more fun than those huge oil-addicted US ships, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 them Town-Barges are sweet in the snow ... thank goodness it made it that long hailing from Wisconson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Does old motorbike count? I have an old BMW R65, named 'Old Betsie' from my son. Hey, two wheels good, four wheels bad! I think George something-or-other said that in a book called "Motoring Farm" or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Does old motorbike count? I have an old BMW R65, named 'Old Betsie' from my son. Hey, two wheels good, four wheels bad! I think George something-or-other said that in a book called "Motoring Farm" or something... Actually I have two bikes, so it makes four wheels, but I think it's twice 'good' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Here's Lucy with my daughter.... That's a pretty idyllic setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ubu, did you actually have a Fiat 126?! A safe choice as a family car, since the two-cylinder engine inspires a relaxed driving style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ubu, did you actually have a Fiat 126?! A safe choice as a family car, since the two-cylinder engine inspires a relaxed driving style. Well, I really don't know much about cars, but this one looks like what I remember we had, 25-20 years ago or so. It had an open roof (not cabriolet, just the whole roof could be rolled back) - maybe that helps to find out? I cannot get hold of the nickname that car had (something like jumbolino, but not exactly that... it was italian, for sure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert J Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I sold my 1990 Honda CRX this fall Hard to justify a 2 seater as a family man. It is probably now a souped up hot rod on the Toronto streets. Have a 1993 Mercury Villager van, with almost 300,000 kms. I tinker with it and it runs very well. Advantage - Nissan engine. Disadvantage - Ford body (rust) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I cannot get hold of the nickname that car had (something like jumbolino, but not exactly that... it was italian, for sure). There was a Fiat Topolino in the 30s-50s: and i suspect that nickname is sometimes used also for the successor, Fiat 600: It was manufactured from 1955 and into the 70s. If you want to make one of these as well, click *here*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) Saw lots of those Fiats in Addis Ababa 1966-1968---they were the taxis! I have one of these in my driveway, but sure doesn't look this nice: Edited February 3, 2006 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 At the end of the seventies, I had one of these for a few years. The only car I've ever had that made me forget about motorcycles. . . . Mine didn't look this pretty when I got my hands on it, wish it did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Mine had a detachable hardtop so it could look like this too. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 My first car was a 1964 Dodge 440 just like this! Paid 125 dollars for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Use3D Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I guess I own a 78 Ford Fremont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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