So I'm test driving one of these tomorrow to be my new D'D

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
05/14/2014 at 20:40 • Filed to: None

Full disclosure: I moved to Toronto and neither my Swift or Suburban will pass Ontario smog tests without some serious work. See I undid the emissions crap a long time ago on both...

But pre-1988 vehicles are smog exempt here so I'm going old school. The car in question is a cool $2,000 for a 1969 Chrysler Newport with a 383 V8. I commute to work via train every day and drive less than 200km monthly so my cars don't have to be practical at all.

Cars? Well that's because I'm closing a deal this weekend on a neglected but running 1971 Opel GT. What do you guys think?

DISCUSSION (20)

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 20:44

the 69 newport sounds awesome. post some pictures after the test drive!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
05/14/2014 at 20:48

Will do! It's turquoise and pristine as far as I can tell. Nobody buys four-door 60's cars and the prices are amazing!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:04

Yeah I think I'm going to get a 4 door muscle car for my next car. Two door prices are just out of control.

BigBlock440 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:12

Even if it's rusted, $2K is an awesome deal for a running, big block (hell, even small block) car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:17

I just spent the afternoon test driving a 70's American land yacht for my next DD. If you've never driven an old car before, and you find a bit of open road, stand on the brakes and watch what does (and doesn't) happen.

thebigbossyboss > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:19

If you buy this I will buy you one whole tank of gas if I can take a 20-30 minute drive with this. My dream cars are land yachts also.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
05/14/2014 at 21:20

My previous daily was a 1966 Impala with four wheel MANUAL drums. I can live with it haha but don't drive in the rain with those drums!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > thebigbossyboss
05/14/2014 at 21:21

If you're in the Toronto area I'd be more than happy to let you drive it if you're serious. I'm all about letting people experience old cars.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > BigBlock440
05/14/2014 at 21:22

That's what I'm thinking. And if you price it by the pound then it's a GREAT deal haha

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
05/14/2014 at 21:25

Agreed. What cars are you looking at?

dogisbadob > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:30

Hi cletus! How have you been?

Sorry your Swift won't pass emissions. The Opel GT seems like a cool car. Nothing wrong with the Newport, either.

Are diesel cars exempt from emissions testing? Many places that have these inspections exempt diesel cars.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > dogisbadob
05/14/2014 at 21:47

Hey nice to see a familiar name! I've been well. I actually scored my dream job and now I make videos for an auto publication. I'll keep the name a secret so I can speak freely on here.

And that's a really good thought! What are you driving these days?

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:50

Are you in the GTA? Are there any car meet ups or something you know of soon or something like that? I've been too lazy to start looking.

dogisbadob > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 21:53

Glad to hear about your awesome job. I have a 96 ES300 (Camry) with gold badges, and a sunroof! (My old ES250 didn't have a sunroof or leather)

thebigbossyboss > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 22:01

You sir are awesome!!! I live in Ottawa but should be in Toronto in July. Hell I would make the trip just for that. I'll keep you informed. This would totally make my entire summer.

Alex from Toronto > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/14/2014 at 22:18

How does a swift not pass a smog test. Just saying.

XJDano > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/15/2014 at 00:33

what year is swift?

Where do you keep all these cars?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > XJDano
05/15/2014 at 08:29

Swift is an '89. And I keep some in Alberta and some in Toronto haha

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > thebigbossyboss
05/15/2014 at 08:31

Sounds good. Send me a text at 403 922 5959 with your oppo name so we can stay in touch. Cheers!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
05/19/2014 at 15:05

Was thinking about Pontiac Catalinas, Oldsmobile 88 and 98, Plymouth Satellite and Fury, and Ford Galaxies. Mostly interested in the late 60's designs. I really like stacked headlights.