What Do You Drive?

[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!

[honus94566]

Just a 1500 but does everything I need it to

[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?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by oldcardboard

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?

Had several different plans to get it going over the last 30 years. Even purchased an old 315 CI Hemi that was all rebuilt to put in it, engine now sits along the wall of the garage and has for 20 years.

Always loved that body style just life and more important hobbies have always got in the way.