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Dream Car wish list

#141
76 - 79 Mercedes Benz 450 SL
4.5L V-8

One in decent running and mechanical condition can be had for about $20,000.

It would take about $30,000 to restore and refresh all the old, worn out parts to make it comfortable and reliable and beautiful.

Then, I'd modify it for more power, efficiency, and streetability by adding twin turbos and a modern, programmable EFI.
Cost - $25,000

Finally, for interior comfort, I'd go with custom seats and other luxury items, such as hi-fi sound system, navigation, etc.. Price $15,000.

Another $10,000 for inevitable miscellaneous expenses.

Total cost - $100,000.

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#143
I wouldn't mind having one of these in mint condition. Not for performance reasons, but rather pure nostalgia. This car (early fifties Simca 9 Sport Coupe) was a gutless wonder but still very fun to drive. The body was aluminum. I rode in it a lot as a kid. The first four pics are from the Internet. My Dad's 1952 9 Sport Coupe looked exactly like this one. The last pic is my Dad standing on his newly poured concrete driveway. You can see the Simca in the background next to his 1969 Volvo 144S. When he purchased the Simca in 1954 it was in like new condition. He would wash it and work on it nearly every weekend. But when my Mom got sick he spent more and more time taking care of her and less time taking care of the Simca. Life happens. You can see the paint badly deteriorated. He ended up selling it to a collector/restorer who shipped it to Europe. I have no idea what's on the photo he's holding. Lol.

P.S. To this day I will not own a Volvo. Hated that car.

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#144
blowinblue said:
P.S. To this day I will not own a Volvo. Hated that car.
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Love it or hate it that Volvo is a tank.

Back in the 80's, when I was still in the tow truck business, someone got stuck and abandoned a stolen Volvo 144s on the railroad tracks south of town. It got hit by a train. The outside was pretty much rolled up into a ball but the whole passenger compartment was still intact. Nobody was in the car when it got hit but it sure looked like it could have been survivable if there had been.
 
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#145
BadSanta1281 said:
Love it or hate it that Volvo is a tank.

Back in the 80's, when I was still in the tow truck business, someone got stuck and abandoned a stolen Volvo 144s on the railroad tracks south of town. It got hit by a train. The outside was pretty much rolled up into a ball but the whole passenger compartment was still intact. Nobody was in the car when it got hit but it sure looked like it could have been survivable if there had been.
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They did have a reputation as safe in a crash (for their time). To help y'all understand my pain my Dad also owned a 1967 144S. He bought the 1967 and 1969 brand new. I ended up buying the '67 from him in my mid twenties. I not only suffered Volvo trauma as a kid but also more trauma as a young man. I'm still in recovery mode at age 70. No Volvos for me, no matter how much the brand has progressed. This past January Mrs. 'blue purchased a 2022 SUV. In her research she mentioned a couple of Volvo models. My response was simply, "Ummm, no!" ;)

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