cars

[William Lemmerhirt]

I assume they'll get to em eventually here in MN. Roads are like the most obvious govt service, right?

Not sure where you’re at, but in the central part of mn I’ve never seen the roads this bad.

 

[Cos]

This one is funny...

1957 BMW Isetta 300 at Glendale 2023 asF216 - Mecum Auctions

1957 BMW Isetta 300 crossing the block at Glendale 2023 in , at the as F216.

www.mecum.com

Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville used to have one of those in their showroom.

Who can forget....

 

[Dude#1279435]

Not sure where you’re at, but in the central part of mn I’ve never seen the roads this bad.

Cities. Granted it's expected but some spots are terrible. There's an industrial road I travel on for work. Now I just avoid it altogether LOL. Another parking lot in a strip mall, and noone can compete with how wide and deep some of em are LOL.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Mecum Indianapolis this week. Have been noticing over the last few auctions how I really like the body designs of 50s convertibles. Also I'm hoping some of these prices on Bronos comes down. $100k?! One still didn't sell at $150k. It's shaped like a box, folks. LOL.

 

[Dude#1279435]

59-60 Impala killed it on the tail IMO.

 

[Hobbit]

59-60 Impala killed it on the tail IMO.
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I'm always a sucker for the big winged cars.

For me, I always wanted a '67 or '68 Pontiac Firebird 400 convertible.

 

[Mikado463]

59-60 Impala killed it on the tail IMO.
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ah, no, that was '59 only. For in '60 Chevy replaced the cat-eye tail lights and went back to 3 round lights like in '58. The '59 is a real beauty whereas the '60, meh............

 

[NINaudio]

My new ride, a '23 Toyota Supra:

 

[Mikado463]

very nice, love the blue !!

 

[Mikado463]

I forgot to post this yesterday, a milestone day.......... Happy Birthday Corvette, you wear your 70 years mighty well !

Happy 70th Birthday, Corvette! We Look Back at Some of the Biggest Moments in Corvette History - CorvetteForum

First completed on June 30, 1953, in Michigan the Corvette celebrates its 70th birthday today as one of the most iconic cars ever made.

www.corvetteforum.com

 

[davidscott]

I had both a Pinto and a Vega back in the 70s. Bad Karma indeed.

 

[Mikado463]

I had both a Pinto and a Vega back in the 70s. Bad Karma indeed.

I trust you're making better vehicular choices today !

 

[Eppie]

Vegas made great hot rods.

 

[Mikado463]

Vegas made great hot rods.

ahhhh..............no !

well unless you were 'Grumpy Jenkins'

PRI 2013: Bill Jenkins' Restored "Grumpy's Toy X" Pro Stock Vega - Dragzine

Car collector and nostalgia Pro Stock aficionado Mark Pappas is the proud owner of a meticulously restored original Chevy Vega campaigned by Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, made possibly with help from the legend himself.

www.dragzine.com

 

[Eppie]

ahhhh..............no !

well unless you were 'Grumpy Jenkins'

PRI 2013: Bill Jenkins' Restored "Grumpy's Toy X" Pro Stock Vega - Dragzine

Car collector and nostalgia Pro Stock aficionado Mark Pappas is the proud owner of a meticulously restored original Chevy Vega campaigned by Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, made possibly with help from the legend himself.

www.dragzine.com

My brother in law had a bright yellow Vega with a small block chevy V8. That car was fun!

 

[Mikado463]

got any pics Eppie ?

 

[GO-NAD!]

I forgot to post this yesterday, a milestone day.......... Happy Birthday Corvette, you wear your 70 years mighty well !

Happy 70th Birthday, Corvette! We Look Back at Some of the Biggest Moments in Corvette History - CorvetteForum

First completed on June 30, 1953, in Michigan the Corvette celebrates its 70th birthday today as one of the most iconic cars ever made.

www.corvetteforum.com

First Corvette ever built reportedly found, to be restored | Driving

 

[j_garcia]

My brother in law had a bright yellow Vega with a small block chevy V8. That car was fun!

Buddy of mine I used to work with had a bright yellow V8 Vega that looked like this:

This color

That was a cool car.

 

[Mr._Clark]

My brother in law had a bright yellow Vega with a small block chevy V8. That car was fun!

And of course there are a few big block Vegas out there as well.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/01/1971-chevrolet-vega-transformed-from-mild-to-wild-video/

 

[Eppie]

got any pics Eppie ?

My brother in law would likely have some paper photos of the car. I'll have to ask next time I visit. He has always been a car nut and home mechanic. He gave me a '56 Ford Customline 2-door that was all original except for paint. I returned the car to him after a few years of enjoyment and lack of funds for a proper restoration. He had a '69 Nova SS that he restored and moded that would do 12's in the quarter mile. I don't think he kept the Vega for very long. He bought and sold cars often. He currently has a 1949 Mercury Monarch (made in Canada only). Full body off restoration with NOS parts. Looks like it rolled out of the factory. It's also for sale. The original ad on carandclassic.com has been pulled but I found a photo:

I friend of mine had a photo of my '56 Ford and a buddy's MG. That was during university when I worked as a repair tech and car audio installer.