What Vintage Car Would you Daily?

"RockRam" (rockram) 11/23/2015 at 14:21 • Filed to: None

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Since most of them (GM,Ford,Chrysler) of this era look the same, This is what I’d Daily. Example here is a 40’s Ford Deluxe. I think it would take some modern modifications to handle the task since I have a 20 mile one-way commute with 95% of that being on the highway.

Justin Hughes > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:25

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Define “vintage.” Me, I’m actually planning to daily my “new” ‘88 Jeep Comanche once it’s put back together and running well - at least, through the winter, until I can bring my BRZ and motorcycle out of their winter slumber. 1988 could be registered as an antique (not going to because then I couldn’t legally daily it) and has no emissions test in MA, so maybe that’s vintage, maybe not.

crowmolly > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:26

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I would DD a pro touring ‘68-’70 Chevelle.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:26

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Is a Volvo 544 vintage enough? Because I’d daily drive one of those.

RockRam > Justin Hughes 11/23/2015 at 14:27

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I was thinking anything pre 1970's.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:27

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How old does a car have to be to be vintage?

RockRam > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/23/2015 at 14:28

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Kinja is being kinja and won't let me see the pic, but from what I see on google, I think that counts. How does it handle your commute?

deekster_caddy > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:29

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That Ford is sweet. Upgrade the brakes and suspension if you can, and drop in a modern engine if you are going to DD it. The original engines just don’t like the abuse of modern commuting, modern oil and gas (no zinc in the oil, no lead in the fuel)... although there is some very much coolness to running an original engine, giving it DD duties is really hard on it.

RockRam > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/23/2015 at 14:29

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That can be up for the debate, but for this purpose, let's say anything pre 1970's

RockRam > crowmolly 11/23/2015 at 14:30

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Why do you choose that?

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:31

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whoops, kinja on my phone here. That should say I’d, not I. Fixed.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/23/2015 at 14:31

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The whole reason I exist is because of a car just like this one, my parents first date was a blind one and the only reason my mother agreed to the date was because my dad had one of these.

Bluecold > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:32

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Citroen DS

It’s not uncommon to find one being used as a daily driver here in the netherlands. Those people can’t be all wrong.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:33

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Oh ok, in that case a 64 Impala

RockRam > deekster_caddy 11/23/2015 at 14:34

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That’s what I was thinking. A modern drivetrain, suspension and shoes would do the work.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 11/23/2015 at 14:34

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The whole reason I exist is because of a car just like this one, my parents first date was a blind one and the only reason my mother agreed to the date was because my dad had one of these.

...replace “car” with “massive penis”...

(Don’t worry I know this guy IRL, I can make jokes like this and get punched later for it.)

RockRam > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/23/2015 at 14:36

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haha I dig it. With that same stance?

Future next gen S2000 owner > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:37

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Because I have issues, I’d DD a 1965 Cobra. Preferably a 427.

RockRam > Bluecold 11/23/2015 at 14:38

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Nice. Do you think most are modernized or mostly stock to the era?

deekster_caddy > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:38

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A turbo buick V6 would do nicely in there if you wanted to go automatic. Or if you wanted to stay ford a 90s 5.0/5 speed setup might be fun.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:38

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I wouldn’t even make it out of my street so no. Sadly

not for canada - australian in disguise > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:39

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Does mid-70s count? If so, Rover SD1, as I don’t recall the Rover V8 being that unreliable. If it did give me trouble, I’d swap in a small-block.

If not, I’d go with a Beaumont. Because Canada.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:40

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I’m allowed two because I need a daily work vehicle, which will obviously be a Series 1 109 cab top pickup with a not totally awful diesel.

And for everything else, there’s the Maserati A6g/54.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/23/2015 at 14:40

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Don’t worry, you just lost out on the botulism.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:40

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Vovlo P1800ES, unique styling, versatile utility, lastly, and this is important, not a sports car just a nice cruiser that would be pleasant to drive, but still make you feel special.

Party-vi > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:41

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My CJ3A if I could ever keep oil in the damn thing.

crowmolly > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:42

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Not a complete death trap, big enough to be comfortable in with good cargo capacity, seats 4 adults. Classic looks and easy to find replacement stuff if anything happens.

Just NEEDS to be modernized.

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:43

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One day, I will daily. When it’s sunny.

RockRam > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/23/2015 at 14:43

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Solid choice still

RockRam > deekster_caddy 11/23/2015 at 14:44

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It'd have to be v8 cuz 'murica. and I'd be boring with a autotragic transmission. I've always like the idea of a turbo though.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 11/23/2015 at 14:46

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Haha. When will that stuff be done? Colleen’s never had it.

RockRam > not for canada - australian in disguise 11/23/2015 at 14:46

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I'll allow the Beaumont. That looks like it could get out of it's own way on the highway

RockRam > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 11/23/2015 at 14:48

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Great picks. I feel like that truck would break apart from highway winds.

RockRam > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 11/23/2015 at 14:49

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Oh my. What is this shell?

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:49

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Don’t be silly, Land Rovers don’t break.

Bluecold > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:49

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The vast majority is quite stock. People over here generally shy away from modifying cars. Perhaps a bit of old crap gets modernized by way of fitting electronic ignition or something like that. Known weak points get adressed with aftemarket stuff, but in general nothing is touched unless it needs to be.

RockRam > Future next gen S2000 owner 11/23/2015 at 14:49

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haha ok. Would it survive your commute?

misfitmascots > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:50

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69 Yenko Chevelle or 66 Chevelle

RockRam > Party-vi 11/23/2015 at 14:50

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Is it stock?

asenna > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:51

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Pre ‘70s I would not daily anything that was all original. But pretty much anything that has been upgraded with modern running gear like disc brakes, independent suspension, radial tires, seat belts and electronic ignition would probably be a much better choice.

RallyWrench > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:51

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The one I do daily:

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:51

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Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

Party-vi > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:52

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No even close. Probably why I have issues.

RockRam > Bluecold 11/23/2015 at 14:52

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That's wild.

RockRam > crowmolly 11/23/2015 at 14:55

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Agreed. One of my ex’s dad had one he was bringing back to life. I’ve always like Chevelles. Band included.

AMC/Renauledge > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:56

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If we’re talking Pre-war, my choice would be a 1941 Willys Americar sedan. Small, easy to park, and very economical for its day.

Future next gen S2000 owner > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:57

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Maybe. Would be worth if either way.

RockRam > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/23/2015 at 14:57

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Oooh I like this. Would you get wider tires? I don’t trust those against the pot holes of Pennsylvania, so they need updating.

AfromanGTO > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 14:57

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I would DD a Superbird or 2 door 55 Pontiac Chiefton.

RockRam > RallyWrench 11/23/2015 at 14:57

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Nice. How's it handle your commute?

RockRam > misfitmascots 11/23/2015 at 14:58

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I'm a fan of these

RockRam > asenna 11/23/2015 at 14:59

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Agreed. Essentially a shell to upgrade.

RockRam > AfromanGTO 11/23/2015 at 15:00

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I like your choices

BloodlessWeevil > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:00

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Well I don’t care about safety, power, convenience, or handling. My commute is short and can be made entirely over back roads, so top speed can be as low as 25mph. I really just need something to keep the wind off in winter, and of course something I enjoy driving. I guess the moral of the story is: I would daily drive pretty much anything if I liked it.

I would totally take a Model T to work every day.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:00

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Nah man. Gotta to keep it original with the wire spoked wheels. And dress like this while driving.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 11/23/2015 at 15:01

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I came about from a similar story. My Dad inherited some money when he turned 16, so he went out and bought a brand new Lime Green 78 Volvo 242. My Mom saw the car in their high school parking lot, and started asking around to find out who owned it. Her friends found out, and asked him out for her. They went on basically a blind date, purely because she liked his car. then a few years down the road my dad was racing my Mom’s brother in his Datsun 240Z on a dirt road. My Dad took a corner too fast and wrapped the driver’s side of the Volvo around a tree, totaled the car, and walked away with a few bruises.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/23/2015 at 15:02

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airbags yo.

RockRam > AMC/Renauledge 11/23/2015 at 15:03

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Any updates you'd do to it? Drivetrain and suspension?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > not for canada - australian in disguise 11/23/2015 at 15:05

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Pontiac Chevelle?

mcseanerson > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:06

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Volvo 142. All the world’s a stage. A rally stage.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2015 at 15:07

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No sane person would drive a car that low that’s not on bags. Well, maybe me haha

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/23/2015 at 15:07

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Thursday or Friday it should be ready.

RallyWrench > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:07

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Not bad, it’s 55mph and under on secondary roads and in town. She doesn’t much care for anything over 60, and with drum brakes all around you need to plan ahead. Far from perfect, but I enjoy cruising it.

not for canada - australian in disguise > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2015 at 15:09

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Basically. The Acadian brand and the Beaumont was created so Pontiac/Buick dealers could have a compact to sell. Similar to the also Canada-only Frontenac, which was based off the Ford Falcon and sold at Mercury/Lincoln dealers.

RockRam > mcseanerson 11/23/2015 at 15:09

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You’re in good company. Other Volvos have been mentioned.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > not for canada - australian in disguise 11/23/2015 at 15:10

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“compact car”~in a Mr. Regular voice.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:11

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Land Rover Series IIa pickup, I’d daily the shit out of this.

RockRam > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 11/23/2015 at 15:12

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That's a clean rig.

Jonee > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 11/23/2015 at 15:16

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Proper use of the center mounted speedo hole, I see.

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:18

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It’s a real Mini

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:21

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or

Jonee > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:23

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I’ve been daily driving old cars for 20 ish years and they keep getting older. So, I’d say any vintage car. The one I found most reliable for commuting was probably my Marlin which looked something like this.

It was no performance car, nor was it all that practical, but nothing would kill it. Same went for my Gremlin.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 11/23/2015 at 15:23

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Ok. Because Istill have the Devils-Red Wings Tickets. So I feel like I can say a lot of things until Dec. 11th.

Jonee > asenna 11/23/2015 at 15:24

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Wuss.

Jonee > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:25

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I can see upgrading the mechanicals for everyday use, but that really takes a lot of the fun out of it. At least for me. A lot of old cars aren’t as fragile as you think as long as they’re maintained.

RockRam > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/23/2015 at 15:27

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Top one looks like it can handle the task. Bottom one I'm not so sure.

RockRam > Jonee 11/23/2015 at 15:29

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Yea reliability would be a priority. I like that fast back look on this.

Speed > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:36

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The closet I’ve come was driving this for two years. While it is a 1980, it’s based on a chassis that came out at the end of 1969 (as a 1970) and is literally the same except for some external cosmetics. The engine was a late 60s Pontiac 400 with a TH4oo trans.

I loved finding an empty back road with nothing modern in sight, playing some oldies and pretending I had gone back in time. This car got so much attention and compliments. I gave it to my little brother about 7 years ago and it has been an ongoing project ever since.

If I get to choose in this dream car scenario though, I think I’d go with an early Bronco. 4x4 for these PA winters and a removable top for the summer. WIN WIN!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:40

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I do think I could bring myself to daily a 356 in pristine condition. Too much financial risk... Was really just trying to find a shot of a well-worn driver that I might be able to get for a reasonable cost.

Soylent Green is Burners > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:41

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I’ve always had a soft spot for early to mid-’50s Chryslers. I’d daily a New Yorker or Imperial, though I’d probably want to upgrade the transmission and brakes. Two-tone paint job for sure, though. That can’t change.

Leon711 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:42

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Everyone is wrong, this is the answer.

Austin A30

RockRam > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/23/2015 at 15:45

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She's a proper lady

RockRam > Speed 11/23/2015 at 15:49

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I like the Bronco. I'm a bigger fan of the 5th generation ones. South Central PA has made me start DDing a 1st gen Tundra. Winter and pot holes be damned.

RockRam > Leon711 11/23/2015 at 15:50

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Those are so small. haha I don’t think I could fit and I'm not even that big.

Speed > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:54

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I dig the 5th gens too, especially the OJ White ones. I hear you on the roads here. I took my ‘98 Z28 off the roads for some rehab after 3 or 4 winters and got a proper beater. my ‘93 Grand Cherokee is such a POS I don’t worry too much about pot holes and rock salt.

Leon711 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:56

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Yeah but racecar

AMC/Renauledge > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 15:57

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Now that I think about it, I would swap in an AMC 2.5L four and 6MT from a TJ, along with disc brakes.

RockRam > Leon711 11/23/2015 at 16:03

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haha ok. I'm sure there's some grounding to the ground action here.

punkgoose17 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 16:27

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1962 Renault Dauphine Gordini

4 wheel disc brakes in 1962!

Tareim - V8 powered > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 16:36

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If the criteria is pre-’70 then I’d go for The Ford Escort mk1

vp917 > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 16:37

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This.

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/09/ian-cu…

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/23/2015 at 17:47

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touche...

Axial > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 19:17

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This, or something like it:

ranwhenparked > RockRam 11/23/2015 at 19:40

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Assuming “daily” means year-round, a later (1983+) Scimitar GTE - fiberglass body and galvanized chassis means it should stand up well to road salt; plus they are pretty simple mechanically and the Ford drivetrains make for decent parts availability. The shooting brake body style is also pretty practical, and, being a GT, they are pretty comfortable to live with.