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Originally posted by DanStokes View PostThat's a damn shame. I had forgotten about the built-in roll structure but it sure was effective. Raymond Lowey Associates for the win!
The drive train has to have significant value apart from the body. Looks to be a 4 speed car but I don't know which engine that is (289?). If it's an R3 I can't see the blower. Anyhow, someone will want that stuff (like me if I had something to put it in). I wonder if Jeff Rice knows about it as I'll bet that would be right down his alley.
Dan
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Originally posted by JRoberts View Post
It does look to be an R1 car. The R1 engine is a 289 with a four barrel carb, and some higher performance engine internals. If not damage that engine would be very valuable. (I have that engine in my blue pickup). I imagine that there are a lot of other parts that there would be a market for. No matter what though it is the loss of a rather rare automobile.Last edited by Eric; December 16, 2018, 01:24 AM.
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I definitely feel bad when a 401 Gremmie bites the dust. Or a 340 Duster, for that matter. All are fun, interesting cars and they'll never make anything like them again. The Avanti, however, is an iconic design and many think it's one of the most beautiful cars of all time - I'm among them.
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Levi's Gremlins are quite rare. They are not very valuable. There isn't a strong correlation between rarity and value, you know....value has more to do with desirability. Avantis have some value, probably because there are many who like their styling. They were able to sell new ones for decades.
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Originally posted by Deaf Bob View PostDad had a 52 Willys. Cute little car. Flathead 6, 3 on the tree with a broken handle.. Just a 4" stub to shift.
That was a much better riding/driving car than his 61 Ranchero..Hot Rod Power Tour...As much fun as you can have in a car with your clothes on!!
Gregg and Deb Miller
Verona, Wi.
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A friend had one (Stag) when I was in college .... put some Bmers to shame! Beautiful design! Even had a few Jensen Interceptors and a Bricklin SV1 rolling around... but my favorite from that time was a sweet Corvair with a Crown conversion 327/350HP in the back seat! That guy had a 57 Chevy wagon that we shoehorned a 426 Hemi into!Last edited by silver_bullet; December 17, 2018, 06:44 AM.Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??
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Originally posted by convss View Postmy 53Studebaker champion had the same engine/trans/broken shifter problem, but was a cool little car and fun to drive! agree with silver bullet, there are cool cars of all domestic brands, and even some Imports! I even rebuilt a 1971 Triumph Stag! anyone know what that is?
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The one I built came in a basket, or a number of baskets. Most everything was in pieces, but the engine came with three cylinder heads, and a bunch more spare parts. Was basically two 4cylinder engines married at the crankshaft. Had single overhead cams which were chain driven, and as I found out the hard way, were not very durable, and when they go, they take valves, pushrods, pistons, and heads. Car was fun to drive, when it ran, and I was close to swapping in a SBC before it got sold. Triumph never did any product development to improve the engine, or it could have been a reasonable vehicle even with the Lucas electronics!Hot Rod Power Tour...As much fun as you can have in a car with your clothes on!!
Gregg and Deb Miller
Verona, Wi.
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