What Do You Drive?

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Blackie

In the summertime its this bike.........but selling it if anyone wants it.....too darn fast

Nice Beemer! I've owned a couple Bimmers, but never a Beemer.

[GoldenAge50s]

I am quite an unpretentious guy when it comes most worldly items, like cars, clothes, electronics, etc.

I can prove it by saying I've never bought or owned a new car in my 73 ys and currently am driving a 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille!

Just turned 130k original miles & still runs quite well. Still has the original muffler & exhaust system!

Only get about 17 mpg, the maroon finish is looking dull & scratchy, the automatic trunk lock is a bit balky at times, but the repairs are modest & it gets me back & forth to the golf course twice a week.

BUT---the BEST thing is---I've NEVER had a car pymt because my sister GAVE it to me several yrs ago when she bought a new Infiniti! She has spent more in maintenance & those damn low-profile tires in a couple of yrs than my Caddy cost brand new!

[tedzan]

I love those older Cadillac Sedan Deville's. A neighbor of mine drives one; and, it's fun to be in it for a cruise.

Practically all these current cars (BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, etc.) look like some variation of a HONDA....and,
there's nothing wrong with Honda's (we have a Civic, and love it).

But, you would think if a car costing you 50K (and more), would have a more unique appearance.

I guess you and I are of the "old school" when it comes to cars I derive a lot of pleasure from cruising
in my old T-Bird's. My 1957 with its Thunderbird V8 gets 22 MPG when I shift into Overdrive.


Take care,

TED Z

[Jacklitsch]

[GoldenAge50s]

Originally Posted by tedzan

I love those older Cadillac Sedan Deville's. A neighbor of mine drives one; and, it's fun to be in it for a cruise.

Practically all these current cars (BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, etc.) look like some variation of a HONDA....and,
there's nothing wrong with Honda's (we have a Civic, and love it).

But, you would think if a car costing you 50K (and more), would have a more unique appearance.

I guess you and I are of the "old school" when it comes to cars I derive a lot of pleasure from cruising
in my old T-Bird's. My 1957 with its Thunderbird V8 gets 22 MPG when I shift into Overdrive.


Take care,

TED Z

Hey Ted--

Yeah, I've seen the pics of your beautiful T-Birds---Remember them well! I had my mother's 1971 Plymouth on the road for a few yrs in the early 2000's before I slid on some "black ice" just up the street & slid into a tree and a neighbors yard! Smashed in the door so I sold it "as is" to a guy who saw it in my driveway.

I LOVE not having car pymts!

[oldcardboard]

1966 Barracuda
1971 Olds Cutlass convert.
1971 Monte Carlo

The 71 Monte Carlo is f$. Multiple award winner, have all original parts, + extras for her. I will post some pics of the Olds and Barracuda soon...dont have any "good" ones.

[rjackson44]

jeff nice wheels man

[oldcardboard]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

jeff nice wheels man

Thank you!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by oldcardboard

1966 Barracuda
1971 Olds Cutlass convert.
1971 Monte Carlo

The 71 Monte Carlo is f$. Multiple award winner, have all original parts, + extras for her. I will post some pics of the Olds and Barracuda soon...dont have any "good" ones.

Please post a pic of the 66 Barracuda. I have had a 66 Formula S for 30+ years. I bought a nice body for a project, sadly it is still sitting in the same place with nothing ever being done to it.

[oldcardboard]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Please post a pic of the 66 Barracuda. I have had a 66 Formula S for 30+ years. I bought a nice body for a project, sadly it is still sitting in the same place with nothing ever being done to it.

Will do! Just woke to find a few inches of snow. I was hoping to get her out for a few pics. I've had it since 1993, found in a barn. I thought at 1st glance it was an S-code, but was not. Came with many extras, including a new back window, and a new exhaust set, still boxed. It is a sky blue, with gold pinstripe and goldline tires. Will get some pics up asap.


Any plans to get your 66 going?