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patrick16

We thought $2400 was a low price to say you own a Rolls Royce... So we own one now.✌️

It’s a 1969 Silver Shadow and honestly, this thing is way cooler than I ever expected. I usually flip old cars, but when I showed this to my dad, he fell in love with the idea of owning something this iconic for so cheap. The engine runs (somehow), but the brake system is crazy broken, with all four master cylinders needing serious work. We might do a full conversion, maybe even a motor swap down the line. My dad's already talking repaint, new upholstery, and getting it road-ready the right way. What’s wild is how clean the body is! Nearly zero dents, barely any rust (just a little in front of the windshield), and every single piece of glass is intact. Even the chrome trim is mint. The 5-digit odo reads 35k. It could have rolled over, but with how clean everything is, maybe it hasn’t. Who knows. #RollsRoyce #SilverShadow #ClassicCars #BarnFind #CarRestoration #Cars

We thought $2400 was a low price to say you own a Rolls Royce... So we own one now.✌️We thought $2400 was a low price to say you own a Rolls Royce... So we own one now.✌️We thought $2400 was a low price to say you own a Rolls Royce... So we own one now.✌️We thought $2400 was a low price to say you own a Rolls Royce... So we own one now.✌️
patrick16

How do I convince some stranger to sell me their Thunderbird that hasn't moved in 8 years?

My dream thunderbird is dying on his lawn. For over eight years, I've been obsessed with this yellow 1962 Thunderbird just sitting and rusting away on a nearby property. It's truly my dream car, even though it's basically a rust bucket under a tree right now. Last weekend, I finally got brave enough to go over there with my dad. We found out the guy we thought owned it was actually a neighbor, so I just left my contact info. No call back yet from the actual owner. Has anyone ever successfully bought a neglected car like this from a stranger? What's the best way to make a good offer without completely turning him off? #DreamCar #VintageCars #Thunderbird #CarRestoration #CarCommunity #HelpMe #AdviceNeeded #ClassicCars #BarnFind #Cars

How do I convince some stranger to sell me their Thunderbird that hasn't moved in 8 years?
schmidtgeorge

Talk About These Cool Car Names That Got Totally Wasted

There is just something special about a car with a real name. A performance version of the Ford Crown Victoria would have been cool no matter what but how much better did it get when Mercury chose to call it the Marauder. That is an incredible name. Sometimes though automakers use a great name on a car that doesn't live up to its name. The name Dodge Rampage evokes some kind of tough off roader. It was actually a front wheel drive unibody coupe utility based on a Charger. Its name just did not fit. In Japan after the R34 generation the Nissan Skyline name was used on various vehicles that would be sold as Infinitis. They are not necessarily bad cars but they pale in comparison to the legends from the 1990s. I also cringe at seeing the name Skyline on a crossover SUV. Then there is the Dodge Hornet. It started its life as the legendary Hudson Hornet but then the name was slapped on an overpriced hybrid econobox that literally nobody wants. The Toyota Supra is another one. It went from an all-in-house legend to something that doesn't even have a Toyota engine. It is a real shame too. #CarTalk #Cars #ClassicCars #Dodge #Nissan #Toyota #Discussion #PetPeeves

Talk About These Cool Car Names That Got Totally Wasted