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68C15 · 04-17-2007, 08:13 AM

I see this car twice a day on the way to work. I may have to stop and look at it. what do you guys think its worth?
http://sd.craigslist.org/car/304701042.html

ther is a link at the bottom of the listing to look at pics.

PanelDeland · 04-17-2007, 08:58 PM

I got to say that may be a sweet deal.Just remember the fuel usage is horrible in the city.I had one that got about 9mpg in town but would do almost twice that on the hiway.They haul 6 nicely and up to 8 friendly folk.There is room in the trunk for up to 4 adult bodies (maybe more)if you pack them tight or they are really friendly(don't ask but I did verify)that is if you only carry a 48 quart cooler in there.Mega power stereo's and home unit speakers are easily fitted with room left for more than 2 adults.Tires tend to be somewhat expensive.The ride is above average and the front seat feels like a living room sofa.The only thing I ever drove that rode better was a 59 Caddilac Hearse(the last ride truly is the smoothest).I gave about that for the one I had but that was in 82.Suprisingly strong performance for a car that heavy from that era.Did I mention milage stand on it and watch the fuel guage drop like a sinking rock.All in all it was a nice cruiser.The only downside to it was my GF at the time commented when she first saw it that it looked like "A Pimp's Dream" It had curb feelers wire hubcaps and small splash aprons. Unfortunately that name stuck because several of my buddies were there when it happened.

BTW Thanks for the memories.

68C15 · 04-18-2007, 09:57 PM

I'm looking at it and thinking " another 472 motor to stash under my work bench". the rest looks like scrap metal unless I sell it to someone who would want it.

71swb4x4 · 04-18-2007, 10:04 PM

I can't get the link to the pictures to work.
Show up with 5 $100 bills and it would probably be yours. You could easily take the whole family to the Black Hills in style!!

04-17-2007, 08:13 AM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	does this look ok? I see this car twice a day on the way to work. I may have to stop and look at it. what do you guys think its worth? http://sd.craigslist.org/car/304701042.html ther is a link at the bottom of the listing to look at pics.

04-17-2007, 08:58 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: does this look ok? I got to say that may be a sweet deal.Just remember the fuel usage is horrible in the city.I had one that got about 9mpg in town but would do almost twice that on the hiway.They haul 6 nicely and up to 8 friendly folk.There is room in the trunk for up to 4 adult bodies (maybe more)if you pack them tight or they are really friendly(don't ask but I did verify)that is if you only carry a 48 quart cooler in there.Mega power stereo's and home unit speakers are easily fitted with room left for more than 2 adults.Tires tend to be somewhat expensive.The ride is above average and the front seat feels like a living room sofa.The only thing I ever drove that rode better was a 59 Caddilac Hearse(the last ride truly is the smoothest).I gave about that for the one I had but that was in 82.Suprisingly strong performance for a car that heavy from that era.Did I mention milage stand on it and watch the fuel guage drop like a sinking rock.All in all it was a nice cruiser.The only downside to it was my GF at the time commented when she first saw it that it looked like "A Pimp's Dream" It had curb feelers wire hubcaps and small splash aprons. Unfortunately that name stuck because several of my buddies were there when it happened. BTW Thanks for the memories. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 04-17-2007 at 08:59 PM.

04-18-2007, 09:57 PM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: does this look ok? I'm looking at it and thinking " another 472 motor to stash under my work bench". the rest looks like scrap metal unless I sell it to someone who would want it.

04-18-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: does this look ok? I can't get the link to the pictures to work. Show up with 5 $100 bills and it would probably be yours. You could easily take the whole family to the Black Hills in style!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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