wookie (03/11/83)
It is always difficult to put a price on an old car. Usually any old car in decent shape (no rust, low mileage, runs well etc) is worth at least $600 so I am not surprised to hear of someone offering that for a 63 Falcon assuming it's not a rust bucket. I happen to love 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2 door Sport Coupe and thus will pay what other people think is an outrageous price for such things! If I have to pay $2000 for an old car say from the 60's, it is generally in quite good condition. This means I can probably run it for many years. I have found so far that parts are still available and inexpensive since the engineering costs were gone long ago and so I wind up saving $$$$$ in the long run. I bought a 65 Pontiac 2+2 in 1972 with 136,000 miles on it for $250. I rebuilt it putting another $2000 into it and had a beautiful powerful fun car with everything but the kitchen sink. The car ran another 110,000 before the frame cracked. Overall it only cost me $3000 while my brothers Cutlass bought at the same time in 72 ran 130,000 miles and cost him a total of $5500 and it died long before my old Catalina. So I figure I made out well. Anyway this doesn't answer the question but does indicate why people will pay those prices. Try looking in Hemmings Motor News from Bennington, Vt.. There are also auction reports I believe from Edmunds which will give you some idea of value but again prices are strictly dependant on if you find an interested buyer! Good Luck Keith B Bauer White Tiger Racing Bell Labs Murray Hill
rb@beesvax.UUCP (11/26/83)
Please bear with me since I am a newcomer to the net and may be sending this message incorrectly. As an avid car collector I would like to contact other people who are interested in the same. Perhaps we could help each other in locating parts or providing tech. tips. I currently own a 57 T-Bird, 65 MG sedan, 46 Ford business coupe, and a 55 Chev Convert. By the way if there is a Les Squires on the net I would like to contact you regarding the national Chevy Club. I understand he is a systems analyst in the Tacoma Wash. area.
dlp@akgua.UUCP (d.l. philen ) (11/28/83)
I too am a lover of old (and classic) cars. The original
posting regarding old cars did not give a path or geographic
location, but I assume there are many car enthusiasts out
there who would benefit from knowing of other classic car
lovers.
I own a 1965 Austin Healey 3000, 1954 MG TF, and a 1948
Rolls Royce Silver Wraith (Hooper body WDC-99). I also
recently acquired a 1983 Mercedes 300 Turbo-Coupe ( not old
but destined to become a classic ).
I was also the editor for the Southeastern MG T Register for
four years, and have contacts with MG clubs all over the
nation. I also have contact with the Austin Healey groups
and the Alfa Romeo clubs. I am a member of the Mercedes
Benz Club of America and have ties to the Rolls Royce Owners
Club.
I also supply various articles (caps, belt buckles, pins,
T-shirts, etc.) for all types of classic car clubs (Auto Images).
Lets hear from more interested car buffs.
Yours from Atlanta
D. L. Philen
akgua!dlpwookie@alice.UUCP (12/05/83)
I think we can assume there are numerous old car lovers on the net!!!! Mine, as I have mentioned in the past are the muscle cars of the 60's and most especially the '65 Pontiac 2+2 I have fondly discuddssed here before. My other love of course is the Sunbeam Tiger from the mid sixties. Since I race one you know why I sign off...... zKeith Bauer White Tiger Racing!!
dlp@akgua.UUCP (D.L. Philen [Dan]) (11/28/84)
Lets hear it for older cars!
I currently own the following:
1. 1949 Hooper bodied Silver Wraith Touring Limosine with
division (RR). Bought several years ago it is still waiting
a complete restoration. Needs paint and interior work. A
fine example of the post war RR.
2. 1954 MG TF Owned since 1968. I am the third owner.
This car was originally sold in Australia where it was
raced. I restored it in 1979 by doing a complete ground-up
recovery. We currently show it at regional MG meets and
drive it for fun. You can not eat on the engine as you will
get crumbs on it.
3. 1964 Austin Healy 3000 Mk III. The original powerhouse
sports car. 6 cy engine, 3 liter, 4 inches off the ground
no emission controls, goes like a rocket. Currently being
painted and new interior being installed.
4. 1964 Silver Cloud III (RR). The owner driven RR. Bought
in London last summer. Midnight blue/grey with grey hides.
I have done very little to this car except clean it and
drive it. One of the best driving and riding cars I have
ever known. Even my wife loves it and I can't usually pry
her away from her Mercedes 300 CD Coupe. (also a concours
winner, but alas, not an older car.)
I have also owned
1. 1962 MG 1100. The original matchbox, with front wheel
drive and pneumatic suspension.
2. 1974 Alfa Spider 2000 Veloce. I think this car was a
lemon. I finally put it out of its misery at 31k miles.
3. 1949 MG TC never restored, finally sold for parts.
4. Several VW Bugs. what can I say, transportation.
5. Currently drive Toyota celica 1978. Reliable
transportation.
6. Wife drives her MB 300 CD.
As most readers of this net will agree, I simply cannot
relate to people who don't like cars. Lets hear from more
older car enthusiasts out there. I am sure we could all
benefit from each others experience.
Press On Regardless!
Dan Philen akgua!dlpkolling@magic.ARPA (12/02/84)
Yeah, yeah, I have a '69 Mustang. Two questions: every few years the glass in the windows starts to become loose and I have to have it fixed; just out of curiosity, is this typical of cars in general, or older Mustangs? And, I'm about to have the interior spiffed up, new carpet, seat covers, minor painting and so on; can anyone recommend a Northern Calif. place that does this well, or any words of warning or wisdom? (I'm too lazy and unknowledgable to do it myself.) Karen (kolling@decwrl.arpa or circus::kolling)