What car have you sold that you regret most?

[03TEEBIRD]

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1970 KARMAN GHIA

[65TBSTEVE]

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Steve in Kansas, We sold our PCR a few weeks ago and also bought a white Buick Cascada convertible. I agree that it is a terrific vehicle and it is a joy to drive! You don't see many on the roads so it is an exclusive ride. But we still own our Medium Steel Blue '05 'Bird so we continue to enjoy both great cars!

[jerrym3]

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My 1958 Chevy Impala black convertible with 348 engine. I had it it in the late sixties. My second car. Now I think sometimes the only thing that keeps me from selling my VMG is that I'd miss it. I mean where would I ever find such a unique car/color combo again.

From what I've read, the 1958 Chevy was supposed to be the 57 model, but something caused a delay, and the iconic 57 was born. That's why the 58 was a one year style. Ford and Chrysler in 57 went with all new bodies. (57 Ford actually outsold the 57 Chevy.)

Car companies back then did not offer one year body styles. Didn't make any sense dollar-wise to have a one year style. The 58 Impala (and Pontiac Bonneville) were one year styles.

The GM 59/60 models were totally different body-wise.

[Mintgrn]

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My 1958 Chevy Impala black convertible with 348 engine. I had it it in the late sixties. My second car. Now I think sometimes the only thing that keeps me from selling my VMG is that I'd miss it. I mean where would I ever find such a unique car/color combo again.

[carntz]

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I remember him from Dynasty as Michael Carrington. You sold the car to him?

Yep, Came to wife's office with cash in hand. We lived in southern Cal at the time . Sold in the mid 80's He lives in England these days and I have tried to contact him on Facebook to see if he has the car. no response.

[11TH GEN]

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1964 1/2 triple black Mustang Convertible with a bench seat that I spent 3 years restoring.
289/ 200 HP, PS. PB. Air, Rally Pac, driver operated trunk release
build date was 8/19/64. sold to Maxwell Caulfield ( Grease)

I remember him from Dynasty as Michael Carrington. You sold the car to him?

[SugarDaddy]

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Two Fords:

1. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 2-door Hardtop (Flame Red over Colonial White) with 312ci Thunderbird V8 (w/ 4 bbl carb)
(Bought used for $900 in 1961. Drove it hard while in college, loved it)

2. 1969 Ford Torino GT 2-door Hardtop (Gulfstream Aqua) with 351ci Windsor V8 (w/ 4 bbl carb)
(Ordered it and bought new in 1969 for $3600. This was my family car for 19 years)

[carntz]

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1964 1/2 triple black Mustang Convertible with a bench seat that I spent 3 years restoring.
289/ 200 HP, PS. PB. Air, Rally Pac, driver operated trunk release
build date was 8/19/64. sold to Maxwell Caulfield ( Grease)

To make matters worse, then i sold my 67 Mustang GTA convert, delux interior, air, ps PB, 390 335 HP, Tilt-away telescoping steering wheel, Sim. wood wheel. Black with red delux interior AM 8 track.

[BirdsAndBugs]

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[QUOTE=2DRBRD;631022]

Often read a thread about someone selling their retro, and wonder how they feel later......
It's been almost five weeks since I traded my original owner 20,000 mile Merlot Retro Bird for a Buick Cascada. I already have accumulated 800 miles (the equivalent of what I drove the bird in the last 3 and 1/2 years). The top and windows all go up and down in less than 20 seconds, even while moving. I now can carry rear seat passengers, average 27 to 30 mpg, and still drive a car that has very similar power and road ability as the bird. No, regrets and this time I have a white vehicle which shows cleaner after a drive. Yes, I loved the bird, but found a modern replacement which I enjoy more.

I hear where you're coming from. I've had other convertibles that were easier to live with on a daily basis than the Thunderbird which included a 1982 Chrysler LeBaron, a 1996 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and a 1999 Mazda Miata. As such you drive them more.

[jerrym3]

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Not mine, but my best friend had a 57 BelAir convert painted 1960 Caddy Bahama blue. The car had a station wagon bumper, which removes the plate from the trunk and puts it on the bumper.

The stock grille was completely replaced with a 58 Buick grille (small square chrome squares). (Can't remember where the turn signal lamps were relocated). Also, the two chrome pieces on the hood were removed and the twin peaks filled in/rounded. Great mods.

Three sp/column/283 solid lifters BUT...the car only had a 2 barrel carb, so my 57 BelAir beat his 57 BelAir.

Car was absolutely gorgeous.

[2DRBRD]

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[QUOTE=Rondor;630849]Often read a thread about someone selling their retro, and wonder how they feel later......
It's been almost five weeks since I traded my original owner 20,000 mile Merlot Retro Bird for a Buick Cascada. I already have accumulated 800 miles (the equivalent of what I drove the bird in the last 3 and 1/2 years). The top and windows all go up and down in less than 20 seconds, even while moving. I now can carry rear seat passengers, average 27 to 30 mpg, and still drive a car that has very similar power and road ability as the bird. No, regrets and this time I have a white vehicle which shows cleaner after a drive. Yes, I loved the bird, but found a modern replacement which I enjoy more.

[BirdsAndBugs]

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One of the most enjoyable cars I think we've had was a 1999 Mazda Miata that we bought for my wife. We traded it in on a VW Passat in 2004 for her. I really enjoyed driving that car and some aspects that were unique to the 1998-2000 model years. Too small for me to really use as my daily driver, but I enjoyed driving it on the weekends mostly. Additionally, I had my 2003 Ford Thunderbird and a couple of restored VW Beetles (63 and 69) so I didn't really have room for another weekend toy.

[Gobird]

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My favorite was my 1962 VW with the ragtop sunroof. It was only 36 hp and 6v. But I love that car and would like to buy one like it. Those were the hippie days, we painted it yellow and covered the door panels with flowered material.

Rusty, I had three bugs and one was a 59 ragtop. Liked that car. But my baby was my 61 Bug. Right out of high school I stripped it down to bare metal, replaced the fenders, new headliner, a big bore muffler from JC Whitney, wood dash, and had it painted maroon with a black vinyl top.

[My Raven]

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One of the (2) 007's I owned especially the first one.

[AyPapiii]

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I regret selling nearly everyone of them from the 1976 yellow Citi Car to the black on black 440 powered Jensen Interceptor including the three 60s Thunderbirds, three TVRs and two American powered Jaguars.

The one I enjoyed selling the most is a tie between a 1971 Eldorado Convertible and a 1985 Audi 5000 Avant.