Auto lovers - what's your ride? (post pics) Part II

[4Q Basket Case]

Not a picture, but a story.

Yesterday, I was watching the Homecoming parade from the Hamner Realty office event on University Boulevard. As usual, the members of the Homecoming Court and various other campus sweethearts were sitting on the back of convertibles waving to the crowd.

Most of the cars were late-model, but there were a few classics. One of those was a gorgeous maroon Packard that looked better than when it rolled off the lot in the early 1950s.

One of the younger dads was talking to his son about the car. Then he looked at me and asked, "Sir, do you know what kind of car that is?"

I've never been called old in a more polite and sincere way.

 

[TexasBama]

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I love cars from that era, but the sad fact is, this one isn't as fast as my Subaru Outback

 

[Bazza]

I love cars from that era, but the sad fact is, this one isn't as fast as my Subaru Outback

 

[oskie]

GORGEOUS 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 4-Speed on B.a.T.!

Current Bid: $17,500

Ends in 5:24:48

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-volvo-240-5/

Do yourself a big favor....watch the video.....guaranteed to put a big grin on your face!

Thank you, @Bazza. That was fun to watch. Really made me miss my 85 240 GL

It was my first Volvo and, probably because of that, my favorite of all of them I've had.

 

[Bazza]

Dropped by my mechanics today to give him some parts for my 914 that he's been working on. He had this Mark V Continental over there. I didn't ask him what work he was doing. Too busy drooling over this classic!

It only has 18K miles and is all original. Interior is perfect! The instrument cluster looks like something out of NASA!

 

[Bazza]

Got a trailer hitch put on the Volvo today!



Class II. Bought it from eTrailer and it bolted right up - no drilling. Got a Reese starter kit (2" ball, draw bar, etc) from Amazon. Still have to do the wiring....

 

[Bazza]

That's me behind the lens. At the 2003 Rolex 24 Hrs. Daytona......

 

[Bazza]

An atmospheric photo of 1966 model year Volkswagens waiting to be loaded aboard a VW ship.

 

[Bamaro]

I love cars from that era, but the sad fact is, this one isn't as fast as my Subaru Outback

You can make any car fast but new ones will always remain boring looking. 🤷‍♂️

 

[Bazza]

Squeezed in a little spa time for the Volvo today and tried something new for the black parts....so far I'm really impressed!



I get these from Walmart for jobs like this - they work great!

 

[Elefantman]

Bazza, you will appreciate this

Joe Lazenby has built a vast collection of Volvo cars and parts for over 40 years, but his 1963 Volvo PV544 holds a special place in his heart https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/...863fef?st=tA7wdx&reflink=share_mobilewebshare

 

[Bazza]

Bazza, you will appreciate this

Joe Lazenby has built a vast collection of Volvo cars and parts for over 40 years, but his 1963 Volvo PV544 holds a special place in his heart https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/...863fef?st=tA7wdx&reflink=share_mobilewebshare

Really nice article...thanks @Elefantman !

Volvo owners......very similar the Porsche 356 owners......are in a cult....LOL!

I belong to couple Volvo groups on FB. Yesterday there was a guy who posted a video of his 5 cylinder engine running. I think it was the same model as mine. He was revving it up and back down a few times. "Behold the sweet sound of a 5 cylinder!" - or something like that.

I mean...what other car make owner does that?

I just got a car cover for mine today......

 

[Bazza]

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Find out the history, facts and figures about Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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[Bazza]

(not my photo and was taken September 9th)

Four Emory 356A’s waiting patiently for the start of the Colorado Grand Rally....tap it.....

 

[Bazza]

 

[arthurdawg]

I considered a vintage Sherman for the kids. Slow and can roll over most things. Looks intimidating.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

I considered a vintage Sherman for the kids. Slow and can roll over most things. Looks intimidating.

M1A1 Abrams, man. If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.

 

[arthurdawg]

M1A1 Abrams, man. If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.

For me yes, but the kids… no!

 

[Bazza]

Been driving my late Mom's car lately. Had it in a storage unit for the past year and just recently got the title transferred over and a new registration in my name.

It's an '08 Taurus SEL with 21,463 original miles. Always garage kept and always serviced at the dealer she bought it from back in '08. Almost immaculate condition and really a joy to drive.

I was going to sell it because I already have my nice 5 speed Volvo wagon plus my Silverado work truck plus several Porsches plus a bunch of motorcycles. But gotta say.......I really love this Taurus so much I doubt I would ever get a price equal to the overall value it brings.

 

[arthurdawg]

Been driving my late Mom's car lately. Had it in a storage unit for the past year and just recently got the title transferred over and a new registration in my name.

It's an '08 Taurus SEL with 21,463 original miles. Always garage kept and always serviced at the dealer she bought it from back in '08. Almost immaculate condition and really a joy to drive.

I was going to sell it because I already have my nice 5 speed Volvo wagon plus my Silverado work truck plus several Porsches plus a bunch of motorcycles. But gotta say.......I really love this Taurus so much I doubt I would ever get a price equal to the overall value it brings.

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that is awesome!

we sold my grandmother’s Camry in 2008 with 32,000 miles on it.

It was a 1988 model! Looked great in and out.