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Sounds like a great find.
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2034-27=2007 year car. Buying the most highly optioned low mile Pontiac 1997-2007 firebird/trans am that one could afford would get the most money going forward. If one were only investing. Problem is I don't like anything newer than 1978. Last edited by Skidmark; 01-29-2024 at 09:56 PM. |
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The 78 4spd that MaryAnne PY Moderator's husband bought a couple years ago was a sharp car.
I don't say that about very many 77-78 cars.. Find a Great color combo with deluxe interior even if you have to overpay for it. |
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I turn 70 next month and am a 3 time cancer survivor, so I totally get your thoughts. Luckily, I've been able to get three projects done in my younger years that I still own. But in 2022, when looking for a gift for our daughter's 50th birthday last February, so she could show cars with mom and dad, and I ended up buying the '09 Solstice Coupe from cammerjeff that was a turn key car. I just don't have the ambition to take a $600 car (what I paid for my '64 GTO convertible in 1992) to a show winning car. I've been driving that car for 30 years and now am considering a repaint (in Cameo Ivory again) and a new convertible top. That's as big a project as I want to take on at this time. I still want to get a Solstice for myself, because it was so much fun to drive. |
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Since I've been back looking at cars for sale I've noticed the prices for the Solstice are strong. |
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I'll toss out a few oddball things I thought about.
1) For years I wanted to build a 73 SD455 4-spd a/c clone. I have a super solid 73 T/A with tan interior and many options. My plan in retirement was to rebuild it with an original SD engine, and upgrade the suspension and drivetrain. Perhaps fuel injection (selling the original carb would more than pay for that). Adding a OD manual, etc. Not sure what plans are, but they will happen soon. 2) The car I miss the most was a 64 Buick Riviera dual quad car. Been looking for one of those for a while, not hard, just looking. 3) One of my favorite all-time drivers was a 73 Grand Am 455 car. Great ride, comfortable, handled well. I would convert it to 4-spd and modernize with EFI and OD, make it a touring car. 4) I already got one of my retirement cars. I bought a Sky redline 5-spd manual with 60K miles. Love the open air. 5) I also bought this car, a Sunset Orange 02 WS6 convertible, low mileage 6-spd manual. I am having trouble because the seats are not comfortable with my hip condition. May end up getting rid of that. You have to declde what you see yourself in. Is it a comfortable touring car you can see the country and haul enough luggage for the trip? Is it something you can haul the grandkids around in around town? Is it a cool car to take to the cruise-ins or car shows on summer weekends? |
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So I passed on the 78 TA w/ 42 k miles. Owner was firm at 52k. Thought about it a couple days and decided the car was too nice to drive on a regular basis especially with such low mileage. Didn't think id feel comfortable parking it anywhere in public where I would not be able to to keep an eye on it.
So the hunt is on. Now hoping to find a really nice driver. Top notch paint is a must. Prefer a 400 vs 350 ci. Still A OR F body. Could spend 50k, but 40k would be better. A/c is important as well. We'll see how it goes. |
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Current Pontiacs - 1973 Formula SD455 - #'s auto orig paint 1972 Trans Am - 4 speed orig paint 1974 Formula 400 - Ram Air automatic 1966 2+2 convertible - 421 4bbl automatic 1967 Grand Prix - 4 speed orig paint 1967 GTO - 4 speed orig paint 35k orig miles |
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Forgive me, but... 2012, 2022 Challenger scat pack. No idea what it will be worth in 10 years but tons of fun along the way.
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Boy, these days I don't think I'd leave any of these cars out of my sight. I don't do it with mine. Since I only drive it for fun it's not an issue. It may be less of a concern for something a bit more low profile but a 70 TA is a bit of an attention getter. That's probably the only thing I don't like about it. Kinda violates my general "gray man" approach to things.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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Current Pontiacs - 1973 Formula SD455 - #'s auto orig paint 1972 Trans Am - 4 speed orig paint 1974 Formula 400 - Ram Air automatic 1966 2+2 convertible - 421 4bbl automatic 1967 Grand Prix - 4 speed orig paint 1967 GTO - 4 speed orig paint 35k orig miles |
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You're right. I think a sharp 10' footer is really what I'm looking for.
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Esquire '74 T/A 455 Y-code SD clone previously on Dawson's Creek: '74 T/A 400 '81 AMC SX/4 '69 FB 350 |
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A 1953 Pontiac no matter how nice would be hard to unload once you’re done in 10 years.
Buy a popular body style with a factory performance engine (GTO or T/A would be two popular ones) and then you’ll have a good chance of either breaking even or profiting. Buying oddball cars no matter how cool they are will be a tough sell.
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Wow, that car is 3 hrs from me. |
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