finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Some of you guys might enjoy this old timer. I've been collecting cars for 45 years, but until now never had a 50's car. For a long time, I've been thinking about what to get, and seeking a good opportunity. Well, the right car finally came along, and I knew right away that it was the one for me! I saw the ad late last saturday night, talked to the seller sunday morning, hit the road right away and drove 11 hours to see it monday morning. The seller said on the phone that it has mostly sat for the last 8 years but runs and drives nice. But when he started it for me, gas was squirting out the vent hole on the fuel pump. So I bought it without driving it, rented a Uhaul open trailer and hauled it home. Fins, bling, dual quad Hemi, and a folding top. I don't think I could have found a better car to represent the 50's in my collection. The new fuel pump from Rock Auto should be here tomorrow.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Wow what a beautiful car! Great color combo too! Congrats!
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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THAT looks a LOT like Richard Carpenter's old car! I am green with envy! Congratulations!
IF that's the car, it was sold in 2013 (I think) from the Don Davis Collection. That would fit with sitting 8 years. Although I think Richard's had the front bumper guards? Gotta find my pics...
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Beautiful car. As said, perfect choice for a 50's car. Love it!! Best of luck with the sweet ride.
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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I'm glad you guys share my enthusiasm for the car, thanks for the nice responses! THAT looks a LOT like Richard Carpenter's old car! I am green with envy! Congratulations!
IF that's the car, it was sold in 2013 (I think) from the Don Davis Collection. That would fit with sitting 8 years. Although I think Richard's had the front bumper guards? Gotta find my pics... I have some ownership records going back 20 years or so, but don't see a Davis.
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[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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That's a great looking car Joel! Gonna let Jeff drive it? If he wants to I suppose he could. As long as he stays away from deer territory!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Damn, way to start off with the '50s ! You don't screw around, do ya ? Looks gorgeous, and the McCandless clan knows them inside out - for that matter, maybe even that specific car.
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Re: finally got a 50's car! '57 DeSoto
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Dang that is really nice. I'm surprised it fit on that Uhaul trailer though lol.
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