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Old 05-12-2019, 05:09 AM
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To me it looks very similar to all the other same era MuscleCar body styles (from the side view at least) like the GTO, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, LeMans, Cutlass, etc. I really like the tail end of it more than the others. The trunk’s shape, bumper, and tail lights just look so cool to me. I also like the fact that it isn’t a common car being built. I wish all badges were completely shaved just to keep other’s guessing what it is lol! Now I know resale value won’t be anything like a ‘69 Camaro or ‘65-‘70 Fastback, but I’m not getting into it to buy and sell either. I know I’ll take the hit when it comes to that, but as for now I do plan on just enjoying it for the long while. I’m sure we can negotiate a little bit on the price, but considering all the work done and parts involved, wouldn’t you say this is a very good deal?
Yes, for the work involved this is a good buy. The car is nice for sure. As long as resale ian't too much of a concern then yes, this car has great potential for sure as long as you like it. In the end isn't that all that really matters anyway?!?!

Listen, I built a Ford Maverick, so I get liking different body styles and wanting to stray from the norm. As long as the car checks all the boxes for you then this should be "the one"!
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Old 07-24-2019, 02:40 PM
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Well we finally drove out there and picked her up! Got stuck in quite a bit of traffic in a few spots. Took us 14 hours with a couple of rest stops, gas, and food. Before test driving we inspected thoroughly underneath while she was on the lift. Everything is new. It’s basically a better than brand new upgraded Skylark. Only 460 miles on the clock so I didn’t get into it very hard. Drives and sounds really nice! The owner/builder was super cool too. Gave me some extra misc. parts, car cover, dusters, chemicals, and a 4” thick binder with all the paperwork/receipts that went into the car. Told me “Do me a favor. Don’t ever add everything up in this binder and tell me the amount. I don’t ever wanna know!” LMAO!
After checking out a few cars, being patient, and talking to the owner for the last 3 months with tons of questions. I’m really happy with my first old school purchase. I feel like I really got a lot of car for my money...
It was hella funny driving home. Every gas station was a conversation. Got a bunch of “Is that a Chevelle?” One thought “GTO?” Haha love it!
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Old 07-24-2019, 03:00 PM
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Awesome car story! I'm glad you stuck to the car that spoke to you! All the vehicles I've had have always been a little different than my friends cars... and I'm very happy about that!


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Old 07-25-2019, 03:10 PM
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Exactly how I feel, ain’t nothing wrong with being a little different. Still very similar I guess to the untrained eyes like them folks at the gas stations lol! Here’s a few more pics I snapped up while we were there checking her out.









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Old 07-25-2019, 03:45 PM
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Goodbye Washington!




Finally home! Damn that was a long ass drive with hardly any sleep! Well worth it IMO


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The boys over at v8buick.com would drool all over that thing !!
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