The Classic Car Thread

[ManWithGas]

Well, compared to modern vehicles, not really, lol.

My daily is a 2020 Volvo XC60, that has a turbo 4, putting out 250hp that will easily beat my 5.0.

It's definitely enough to have fun and get into trouble though. I often think about mild, bolt-on power upgrades, but I live in a pretty congested area, and post-covid, people don't seem to even drive the speed limit anymore, much less more than the speed limit, so, I don't really have the space to go fast.

A friend of mine has a Volvo 5 cylinder turbo 2 door coupe that is a weapon in stock form. The torque and the throw you back into the seat are off the charts. Just an amazing car and who would think a Volvo could do that. So, I understand your XC60 is a real goer!

Best you DON'T touch the FOX as in standard form it'll bring you more money when the time comes to sell it.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Not as exciting as what has been posted already, but she's mine, and in the state of NJ anything over 25 years old is a "classic" :

Back when they were new, I used to go to the Ford dealers just to test drive the 5.0's! Loved those cars.

 

[the swede]

Volvo = i am rolling

 

[ManWithGas]

I believe this to be the very first Porsche from all those years ago.

Its simplicity is its beauty.

Can you imagine how difficult it was to build this body in order to make it look perfectly straight. A lost art today.

For giggles I'd like to lay some rubber into this piece below. She may not be glam but she's sexy as hell.

 

[metropolis_4]

Lost this one in a bet, you wouldn’t believe what we had to do to get it back!

(sorry… please don’t suspend me)

 

[TSJMajesty]

Lost this one in a bet, you wouldn’t believe what we had to do to get it back!

(sorry… please don’t suspend me)

Lost it in a bet? WTF?! Gambling addiction?

And what's the story on that V-10? I'd have expected something like a big block Chevy.

 

[RandoMan]

Here’s my baby, got her a year ago now.

 

[ManWithGas]

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Here’s my baby, got her a year ago now.

Outstanding !!!!

 

[metropolis_4]

Lost it in a bet? WTF?! Gambling addiction?

And what's the story on that V-10? I'd have expected something like a big block Chevy.

Drag racing for pinks. My father in law had to win it back in a race

 

[TSJMajesty]

Drag racing for pinks. My father in law had to win it back in a race

Wow. Ok, that's big balls.

 

[metropolis_4]

Wow. Ok, that's big balls.

He was something else. You should’ve seen the drag racer he built to win it back! That’s him standing behind it

Here’s a better photo of him:

 

[ManWithGas]

1956 Buick Centurion Concept

 

[ManWithGas]

Some great pics of old Vettes.

Forget a T-Bar Automatic, have a look at this from a 1958 Edsel Bermuda Wagon

A Gorgeous 1956 Thunderbird

Have a look at this ODD ball - 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept

Look at this IDIOT!

Lastly here's something ODD & rare. I've never seen one myself.........have you?

1950’s Huffy Radiobike

 

[TSJMajesty]

Some great pics of old Vettes.

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My father had a 61 convertible in 64, and there's a pic of me as a baby on the front seat holding the steering wheel! Lol
Which, based on the dates, means a 24 y.o. owned a 3 year-old Corvette, as a guy selling insurance or working at a tree service company (can't remember which at the time.)

Who can do that today?

 

[ManWithGas]

Nothing to say but admire!