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Steve

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I was looking through an old copy of Road & Track magazine dated August 1967 and thought that some select classified ads might stir up some angst. I have posted links to photos where I could find them so that you can put faces with the names!

<span style="font-weight: bold">1959 AC Bristol</span>. 16,300 actual miles, like brand new. Complete arrary of spare parts: includes soft and hard tops, new acrylic lacquer paint. $2700 including parts.
https://www.hhiconcours.com/winners/2009/images/731.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Convertible</span>. RHD. New blue paint, new interior, AM/FM (!) Engine good. $2850.
https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/images/2001/winners/01.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">1962 Lancia Flaminia GT 3C Carrozzeria Touring</span>. New grey lacquer with red leather, air-conditioning, 33,000 miles, impeccable mechanically and visually. $2500.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lancia_Flamina_GT,_1963.JPG

<span style="font-weight: bold">1956 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing</span>. This is not a restored car. It has been owned by us and maintained, but not modified....... ......Tires are nearly new Firestones and mileage is 40,000.$5250 firm!

Had enough yet? I hear the sound of grown men sobbing. :wink:
 
Ya certainly do.
 
I used to like you, Steve... :jester:
 
Okay, I was saving this one.....

Mercedes 300SLR. Immaculate, unique. Professionally designed and constructed permanent steel top (!! WHAT? !!). Numerous other custom appointments. Must see to appreciate. Need larger car. $5600.
 
'Course, back then, those dollar amounts were equally unreachable for most of us... :cryin:
 
You can stop anytime, now...
 
I can muck with the production of cheese here in Vermont, and your state will finally be recognised as a player in this field, if you just STOP!
 
Steve-
For tormenting us I'm hoping you get an itch that you can't reach in public :devilgrin:
 
Steve,

It's fun to look thru the old magazines.Once in awhile I
see a familiar (or famous) name on the ad.And then there was in-
surance.I looke back when Shelby Mustangs were $2500 - insurance
was $1000+/year.
I like the one about the guy who called & asked about one
of the cars. "you had the Healy 3000 advertised in the June '67
issue of R&T,do you still have it?" Owner -"yes,I didn't sell it"
"Buyer" - "would you take $1500 for it?"

- Doug
 
In '68 my Dad bought our bug new for $1650, and that was stretch then.
 
Steve said:
Ah, so THAT's why that started itching. A curse is upon my house (other than the mortgage lender).
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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