"TheJWT" (thejwt)
03/30/2014 at 12:47 • Filed to: None
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"TheJWT" (thejwt)
03/30/2014 at 12:47 • Filed to: None | 0
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April 10th marks the start of the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and I had an idea for something a little different. Looking through the lots for sale, it's pretty clear that this maybe isn't the most selective auction, but there are some pretty amazing cars scattered around. After looking through them (33 pages worth!), I thought I would show my picks for the best and worst cars, and ask what your guys' picks are.
The Best-
Lot F97 is this 1971 Dodge Charger with a 440. This isn't the most popular body style, and it is an automatic, but I just love the way this looks. The 440 is good for 375hp, and for cruising through town looking like a badass, an auto is just fine with me.
Lot S143.1 is this gorgeous blue Lincoln Continental Mark II. Ever since I first saw one of these, I've always thought they were the most beautiful American cars ever made. They have the class and elegance of a Rolls or Bentley of the same era, but knowing it came out of Detroit just makes it that much better.
The Worst-
Lot S229 is a very custom 1967 Ford Mustang. I can't imagine what could possibly be under that hood, but based on the size and shape, my best guess is a small refrigerator or some other kitchen appliance. Couple that with the horrendous wheels, the out of place racing seats, and the side stripes which were applied by a blind person, and you get a car that is probably not for me.
Lot F181 is a 2003 Hummer H2, which someone has inexplicable built on stilts. This story is a bit of a sad one, with the owner presumably sinking many monies into his/her dream car, only to cruelly find out that there was no way to get in it. I can only imagine it sits lonely in that parking lot, waiting for someone tall enough to finally drive it.
Those are my picks, now it's your turn!
Slow4o
> TheJWT
03/30/2014 at 13:24 |
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No joke, my buddy "accidentally" bought an old Dodge police car at last years Mecum in Houston. He still has it and can't get rid of it haha. Also, his dad bought a '30 something Pontiac that was featured on Gas Monkey Garage, so that was pretty cool. They meant to buy that though.
lone_liberal
> TheJWT
03/30/2014 at 13:27 |
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1970 Buick GS convertible with a 455. I also love some of the old Lincolns and Packards but there is something about the GS that just speaks to me.
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saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars
> TheJWT
03/30/2014 at 13:34 |
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I couldn't help but choose more than you...
Best
This 1968 Porsche 912.
This 1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet.
'98 Callaway Corvette.
And my favorite...
... a 1982 Jaguar XJS Koenig. Gimme some hand, bro!
And now, the Worst
1996 Chevy Camaro Z28. I don't care what you say, this is one of the ugliest things ever made.
All of those early-00s Mercedes. Most of them weren't even AMG-badged. Why not use Craigslist?
I didn't even think that people still had these. Were they ever fashionable? And does a mystichrome flame paintjob make things cooler? What about suicide doors?! Methinks not. Possibly the worst of the worst, this 2000 Plymouth Prowler.
Let me preface this: I love the SRT Viper. I would buy one over a C7 Corvette any day of the week (that's just a common comparison) and I wouldn't even think about the GT-R. That said, buy one new . SRT needs the encouragement. Let's all buy one new.
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TheJWT
> saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars
03/30/2014 at 13:37 |
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I love that Jag in a tacky 80's way, and the Callaway is just awesome!
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saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars
> TheJWT
03/30/2014 at 13:40 |
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I think the listing said that that Callaway took pole at Le Mans. I'm a little dubious. It looks incredible, though.
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lone_liberal
> TheJWT
03/30/2014 at 13:51 |
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Oh, and one more. A real Boss 351. They are criminally underrated as muscle cars. That engine is flat out awesome.
coqui70
> Slow4o
03/30/2014 at 17:54 |
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Does the old Dodge cop car have a 440 with the six pack under the hood, cop tires, cop suspension, a full tank of gas and could a pack of smokes be thrown in? If so I know a couple of guys who might be interested.