My Classic Car Collection

[Haseeb]

Whilst ignoring the Bavaria in my garage, I've actually had quite a few interesting cars over the past few months. All those photos are the real thing! (I have a friend who does photography). Here are my favorites;

-1999 Porsche Boxster (Water pump blew up driving back from the seller LOL, I actually changed it myself and the engine was fine after that. A pretty fast and good looking car, but fear of high maintenance cost made me turn this one loose)
-1992 BMW 7 Series (E32) (This is the only car I have ever owned that was comfy and good handle my uhh spirited driving. If it were more reliable, I would have loved to have kept it for a long time)
-1963 Buick Skylark (This baby got all the looks, it was surprisingly "fast" and I think quite classy. I miss it. Drum brakes however, s u c k)
-1981 Toyota Hilux (Hilarious because of the sheer absurdity of the lift, this one had a V8 installed as well and custom bodywork. Probably would have killed me)
-1988 Porsche 944 (my only stick car ever, I can't stress enough how cool this one felt, and it's a surprisingly good car to learn manual on)

I am grateful to have owned these cars. Not many my age get that chance, and I think if the hobby was affordable, a whole lotta young people would carry the torch of wonderful classic car. Feel free to share any comments, thoughts, or stories

 

[jmackro]

I am grateful to have owned these cars. Not many my age get that chance, and I think if the hobby was affordable, a whole lotta young people would carry the torch of wonderful classic car.

Yes, you are probably right about the lack of affordability in the old car hobby. When I was in my 20's and 30's these cars were pretty cheap. You could scan the classified ads in the Sunday newspaper each week - or get the Auto Trader magazine - and find all sorts of interesting cars in the $1,000 range. They were often junk, but provided no end of entertainment.

So are you saying that you no longer own these cars? I love the '63 Skylark!

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Love the Buick! That little aluminum V8 is a treasure. I have the Rover version of it in my MGB and another "in inventory" waiting for the right project to come along.

 

[craterface]

Nice collection. Most of us are ecumenical when it comes to cars. I have a 1953 Lincoln Capri, totally stock. It is a pillarless coupe, like the e9, but that is all they have in common!

 

[Haseeb]

Nice collection. Most of us are ecumenical when it comes to cars. I have a 1953 Lincoln Capri, totally stock. It is a pillarless coupe, like the e9, but that is all they have in common!

You can't just say that and not post a picture bud, that Lincoln sounds wicked cool!

 

[Haseeb]

Love the Buick! That little aluminum V8 is a treasure. I have the Rover version of it in my MGB and another "in inventory" waiting for the right project to come along.

Beauty of an engine! Love the blue colour on yours

 

[Haseeb]

Yes, you are probably right about the lack of affordability in the old car hobby. When I was in my 20's and 30's these cars were pretty cheap. You could scan the classified ads in the Sunday newspaper each week - or get the Auto Trader magazine - and find all sorts of interesting cars in the $1,000 range. They were often junk, but provided no end of entertainment.

So are you saying that you no longer own these cars? I love the '63 Skylark!

Wow! You must have had all sorts of neat cars and you are correct, unfortunately my whole fleet of cars is gone (even my daily driver), I do however, own a pretty nice motorcycle I got from Costa Mesa, now that'll be the topic of a thread I am starting soon

 

[craterface]

You can't just say that and not post a picture bud, that Lincoln sounds wicked cool!

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[jmackro]

Wow! You must have had all sorts of neat cars

Well, not really. It was a case of "easy come, easy go". In my advancing years, I have pared down my fleet to just three collector cars. Here's a shot of the Alfa Romeo Duetto - that I still own - I bought it back in the early 80's for $800 or so (it was pretty rough when I first got it).

 

[mulberryworks]

Whilst ignoring the Bavaria in my garage, I've actually had quite a few interesting cars over the past few months. All those photos are the real thing! (I have a friend who does photography). Here are my favorites;

-1999 Porsche Boxster (Water pump blew up driving back from the seller LOL, I actually changed it myself and the engine was fine after that. A pretty fast and good looking car, but fear of high maintenance cost made me turn this one loose)
-1992 BMW 7 Series (E32) (This is the only car I have ever owned that was comfy and good handle my uhh spirited driving. If it were more reliable, I would have loved to have kept it for a long time)
-1963 Buick Skylark (This baby got all the looks, it was surprisingly "fast" and I think quite classy. I miss it. Drum brakes however, s u c k)
-1981 Toyota Hilux (Hilarious because of the sheer absurdity of the lift, this one had a V8 installed as well and custom bodywork. Probably would have killed me)
-1988 Porsche 944 (my only stick car ever, I can't stress enough how cool this one felt, and it's a surprisingly good car to learn manual on)

I am grateful to have owned these cars. Not many my age get that chance, and I think if the hobby was affordable, a whole lotta young people would carry the torch of wonderful classic car. Feel free to share any comments, thoughts, or stories

I have a 1999 Boxster that's been (poorly) painted that same color. The fuel pump failed days after I got it home. It had a horrible transmission leak when we bought it so I changed out the IMS bearing while I had the trans out. Then it sprang a leak from the coolant pipes that run to the front radiators. The pipes had numerous pinholes because the young PO had used water instead of coolant. Fortunately there's a guy that buys and parts Boxsters out nearby so I upgraded to the larger turbo pipes at a relatively low cost and high hassle. Good thing I have a lift otherwise it would have been neigh impossible as they are quite long and hard to maneuver into place. There were other deferred issues, but it drives well now though there are a few things it still needs. A trip to drive though.

When my dad was young he had many sports cars, but only one or two at a time. No shame in taking advantage of cool cars that come your way though they were less expensive then.

 

[rsporsche]

Well, not really. It was a case of "easy come, easy go". In my advancing years, I have pared down my fleet to just three collector cars. Here's a shot of the Alfa Romeo Duetto - that I still own - that I bought in the early 80's for $800 or so (it was pretty rough when I first got it).View attachment 85980

always loved the duetto ... classic

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Great photograph CF!

 

[Nicad]

Life is good for a young guy with so many neat cars under his belt. I hope you keep sampling interesting iron. I find I am moving into bikes like a young guy. Have bought 3 this year and am close to sealing the deal on a 4th. (Price of admission is very low) Focusing on 80's Japanese mid size sporty bikes. So far I have an 84 VF500 Honda Interceptor (V4, great handling) new Suzuki Vstrom 650, Yamaha WR250R dirt/ touring bike I'm hoping to set up for the Trans America trail and will know Monday about an 82 Yamaha RJ650R Seca. A bike I owned in my 20's that I have always liked. On my list of wants would also be a two stroke Yamaha RD and a Kawasaki GPZ 550. The nice things about bikes is I can fit 6 where my Missed Corvair used to be. .

 

[Haseeb]

Life is good for a young guy with so many neat cars under his belt. I hope you keep sampling interesting iron. I find I am moving into bikes like a young guy. Have bought 3 this year and am close to sealing the deal on a 4th. (Price of admission is very low) Focusing on 80's Japanese mid size sporty bikes. So far I have an 84 VF500 Honda Interceptor (V4, great handling) new Suzuki Vstrom 650, Yamaha WR250R dirt/ touring bike I'm hoping to set up for the Trans America trail and will know Monday about an 82 Yamaha RJ650R Seca. A bike I owned in my 20's that I have always liked. On my list of wants would also be a two stroke Yamaha RD and a Kawasaki GPZ 550. The nice things about bikes is I can fit 6 where my Missed Corvair used to be. .

Those sound wonderful! I have a bike too but not idea how to ride it (I put a post in the classified about it). I seem to be moving towards (more) cars at the moment over bikes, its rather cold over here (I have no excuse, you're in Toronto lmao) but I also don't think any NJ/NY will let me survive on that Yamaha. Although one bike that really caught my fancy are those automatic late 70s/Early 80s Hondas (Hondamatics?) I really like them and they seem quite affordable/reliable

 

[Nicad]

Those sound wonderful! I have a bike too but not idea how to ride it (I put a post in the classified about it). I seem to be moving towards (more) cars at the moment over bikes, its rather cold over here (I have no excuse, you're in Toronto lmao) but I also don't think any NJ/NY will let me survive on that Yamaha. Although one bike that really caught my fancy are those automatic late 70s/Early 80s Hondas (Hondamatics?) I really like them and they seem quite affordable/reliable

Wise that at a young age you are not going into bikes. So many are way too fast. I rode a Kawasaki ZX14R in December that will out drag an F1 car. It will reach 150MPH in under 10 seconds. It is totally civilized and easy to ride slow.. . But the temptation to unleash Hell... I'm at the age where many people in my local cemetery are younger than me and I look at motorcycles a bit like smoking.

 

[Haseeb]

Wise that at a young age you are not going into bikes. So many are way too fast. I rode a Kawasaki ZX14R in December that will out drag an F1 car. It will reach 150MPH in under 10 seconds. It is totally civilized and easy to ride slow.. . But the temptation to unleash Hell... I'm at the age where many people in my local cemetery are younger than me and I look at motorcycles a bit like smoking.

150mph in 10 seconds damn that's actually wild, you should post the pictures of your bikes if you get the chance, I think everyone (def me!) would love to see them! I nearly forgot to mention, my bike is a Yamaha as well, it's a 2015 Yamaha Bolt but I do for sure lean towards cars because I feel a bit safer in them (even in older ones). But if you're enjoying bikes that's awesome just promise us that you'll be safe out there!