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NutmegCT

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Merry Christmas all.

I found a large colorized photo of my new (1730) house, taken I think back in the 1960s. Here's part of the photo.

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High res:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gTUT5n7f8gjpQfLC2q3-NgbubRFtkoeS/view?usp=sharing

Can anyone identify the car (make, model, year) shown at the center of the photo? That would help me date the photo.

Thanks.
Tom M.
 
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Almost certain it is a Chrysler product I am going with a 1984 5th Avenue

so without a time machine it is the 80's (regardless that is not a 60's car)

RS-FifthAve4-685x514.jpg

I had thought possibly a Ford product (Thunderbird) but I don't think they made a 4 door
 
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Thanks JP - I was thinking Chrysler also, but take a close look at the rear door. Behind the door window is a smaller glass window - doesn't look like the 80s [edit] Chryslers.
 
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NutmegCT said:
Thanks JP - I was thinking Chrysler also, but take a close look at the rear door. Behind the door window is a smaller glass window - doesn't look like the 80s [edit] Chryslers.
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well spotted - 77-81 LeBaron

Chrysler_LeBaron_sedan_--_04-30-2010.jpg
 
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JPSmit said:
well spotted - 77-81 LeBaron

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By George, I think you've got it!

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Rick - my ancient eyes see a difference in the LeBaron and the Regal in the rear end, and those rear windows. Note the rear lights, and the vertical vs. slanted rear quarter windows.
 
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CaptRandy said:
I go with 1970 Dodge Diplomat
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The more I look, the more yes, Diplomat but I think 1980 not 1970 - the taillights work (and they didn't start making them till 1977 :smile: )

dodge-rear-1-630x390.jpg
 
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hmmm - but the rear deck (trunk lid) is shorter on the car in my original photo. And note, the almost rectangular rear window in that same photo.
 
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You fellas certainly are exhibiting admirable fortitude viewing these staid old rides. Bravo! Have a fine Christmas, best wishes from the coast and, yes J.P., I am still keeping an eye peeled for the orig dealers chrome license plate frame for your Midget! Carry on.:cheers:
 
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elrey said:
You fellas certainly are exhibiting admirable fortitude viewing these staid old rides. Bravo! Have a fine Christmas, best wishes from the coast and, yes J.P., I am still keeping an eye peeled for the orig dealers chrome license plate frame for your Midget! Carry on.:cheers:
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Nice way to say we need lives :grin:

The real issue is not actually the car but the date of the photo and I think we can say with some certainty that it is about 1980.
 
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Take a look at the rear quarter panel and window in my first photo. Compare to the same area in other cars suggested. I'm still thinking Chrysler LeBaron ...

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