Go get it Zac......
You're a young guy....you have plenty of time to fix it up one day.
Thats how I've been thinking of it. It wouldn't take priority now. But as long as its in my hands, and safe I'll get to it.
I like the Newport more than the Cordoba... but it isn't me you need to please. Most of the cars I let go and missed were too far gone for anyone else. I believe you will have regrets either way, follow your passion.
The vinyl top removal may have saved it a bit as it looks to have been stored outdoors. The sunroof is a nice feature if in good shape and a PITA if not. You have intimate knowledge to judge the underbody condition. Just make sure you know when you will walk away due to price or condition before you go check it out.
The sunroof wasn't working when I owned it. I got it open a couple times, but mainly left it alone.
I reached out to a few guys on here back then, and have a lot of good reference material to use to fix it. Still have it.
I remember you selling it, why was that exactly ? For me it was space for another car. Then the disappointment of selling but keep in mind the reasons. Condition is a big factor, even with the possibility of buying it back, do you really want that? I didn't and don't as I can buy my brown 71. So much has changed and leads us back to the other thread about a childhood house. Some things are best left a memory where the legend can live.
I'm as torn as you are on this one....because then you'll regret selling the Cordoba
Where does it end?
Both you, and Bob popped in my head. I remember the struggle with the '71, and being able to get it back, but passing. Its a real tough call!
The memories are there, and could be leftm but the opportunity to have them back are presant now..
I like the Cordoba, but don't have the memories with it I do the Newport. Would be tough to see it go though still.
Bob is still looking for his old cars. Don't get a chance to buy them back very often.
Tough call, one word............... SUNROOF,,,,,,,, but that's me. The doba would be tough to sell off, especially with the time you have in it. Doba's are around, sunroof cars are not as easy to find. I had the same sellers remorse when I sold my 73, needed $$$ at the time. The car needed nothing, and it got flipped and donk'ed sat in all weather conditions for a few years then disappeared. I wouldn't want it back today. Best of everything either way in your decision.
Yes sunroof cars are hard to come by! Shes a special order car too.
She was special ordered for batavia downs horse track in NY. She was used as a pace car for the horse races.
This is the hard part for me. The car has a lot of history, and I can't stand to see it rot away, or get parted. I'm sure the big block vulters will be circling soon.
I still have the old registration card for batavia downs track ownership. Forgot to send that with the car when bought.
Not that it matters to this guy. He had his "fun" with it.
I have a pill that can fix that....
Zac What If's can drive you bonkers believe me. What if you asked that "girl from high school out" What if "you took that job in another state" what if "You didn't sell that Newport". Regret can be a good motivation later in life if you don't do it now I have a feeling we will be reading a thread from you 5 years from now saying how you found a Newport just like the one you used to have but it needs a lot of work and parts are hard to find. I will always have a Doba to sell you in case you get the itch...my .02$
Thank you my man! I don't think I'd buy another newp for this reason. I have the Monaco for that.
Cordobas are much more plentifull then this car.
My two cents Zac. Hang on to your fond memories and go forward. I understand it represents some good times but that's all really. I keep thinking about my 64 300 convertible. A guy followed me home and made an offer I couldn't refuse. I regretted selling almost right away. The car is still local and I have been tempted several times to get it back, (It's available). But I've decided to look forward and concentrate on what I have evolved to since selling the 64.
I don't think I would even pursue my A12 if it were to surface.
I'm trying Will. I keep going back and fourth. One minute I say let it go, the other I need to save it.. Ugh! Was hard sleeping last night
I have discovered a few things over the years, probably one of the most important being "don't sweat yesterday, direct your efforts towards tomorrow". Falls in line with a couple of my late mother's favourite sayings, "What's done is done, get over it and move on!" and don't waste time blustering over spilt milk, clean it up and carry on! If you keep these sayings in the back of your mind, your life will be much less complicated.
I do however know about the desire to recover an old car. My Fury was essentially gone from my life for many years while it sat neglected in my back yard hidden behind the lilacs. The project became a hobby. I spent a lot of time, over 10 years looking for and finally finding most of the parts. I joined many car forums and have met literally hundreds of car guys from all over the world. The only flaw in my so called plan, I grew too old and lost a lot of my mobility so I could no longer do much wrenching. Fortunately I found Paul down in Idaho and could afford to get the car done.
Was it worth it? I don't know, sure I get to drive my baby, but only on dry, sunny days, never in heavy traffic, never parking it anywhere and leaving it unattended. I've turned into a car wimp afraid of everything that could hurt my baby! So would I do it again, probably not, I should have spent the money on a Hell Cat or maybe an SRT which I could happily drive the hell out of.
You should forget the past and buy something neat that you can drive and enjoy while you wrench.
I'm a big puss with the cars myself obviously lol. I can't let go of em!!
A lot should hinge on if he drove it as a winter beater. Salt may have made your decision for you. Good luck whatever way you go bud.
Thats what I'm waiting on right now. Still havn't heard back from them.
As mentioned if the car is too gone, then I gotta walk. I have enough on my plate. Buuutttt....
