RemCharger
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Haven't seen a pic of a 78 LeBaron yet! I had a fully optioned silver/red int back in high-school.
Still have it.
Still have it.
The crappy years? There were some cool Mopar cars from 1975-1991 (pre-viper), so list 'em!
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Here you go! Stole it off the Internet:
However, personally, I like the wagons! Especially the 1980 version!
73Coupe
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I'd take that!
patrick66
Old Man with a Hat
I saw a '78 Plymouth Fire Arrow rolling down I-40 a couple of days ago. Looked showroom-fresh! Those had the Mitsu 2.6L Silent-Shaft four-banger with the five-speed manual transmission. Pretty good performers in the day.
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Mid70's Chrysler Fanatic
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I would expect that to get some “WTF is that” stares.
Gelgoog13
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My brother gets a lot of those with his 79 roadrunner. Was following him in my 69 to a car show in a little town north of us. This guy on the sidewalk was was jumping up and down yelling as my brother passed. When I got to him I heard in say "Wait that's not a Mustang"
barnfind
Old Man with a Hat
New to me 1977 Dodge Monaco, Sat in a warehouse since 1981. When the original owner passed, only turning 41,000 it picked up 2 forklift dings. Got the 318 running again, a radiator from an 81 gran fury will replace the original for now.
75LandYacht
Yank Tank
Heck ya! I drive the hell outta that one. Nice score..
Love Shack
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Did someone say Volare Road Runner ?
Here goes. I bought this car new, June 30, 1979. I worked nights, weekends and all my summers during high school to buy a car after I graduated. Never been winter driven, only has minor paint touch ups. 110k miles. It has the heavy duty suspension, 318 with a Thermoquad, and had California emission package, until the warranty was up. Also has the factory optional aluminum wheels. It still has the much feared and misunderstood Lean Burn System on it since day one, and has never given me any trouble. If I keep it under 70, running only on the primaries , I get 20 mpg on the highway. I worked hard to get it, and took good care of it, because I knew I’d never have another.
It sat on the dealers lot from January 79, until June when I bought it. Paid $6064.
This picture is from 2020.
It’s hard to believe that at the end of this month, I’ll have owned this car
44 years.
Here goes. I bought this car new, June 30, 1979. I worked nights, weekends and all my summers during high school to buy a car after I graduated. Never been winter driven, only has minor paint touch ups. 110k miles. It has the heavy duty suspension, 318 with a Thermoquad, and had California emission package, until the warranty was up. Also has the factory optional aluminum wheels. It still has the much feared and misunderstood Lean Burn System on it since day one, and has never given me any trouble. If I keep it under 70, running only on the primaries , I get 20 mpg on the highway. I worked hard to get it, and took good care of it, because I knew I’d never have another.
It sat on the dealers lot from January 79, until June when I bought it. Paid $6064.
This picture is from 2020.
It’s hard to believe that at the end of this month, I’ll have owned this car
44 years.
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Those were good looking cars!
Love Shack
Active Member
Thanks !
I always thought so too.
A couple of times, I’ve had younger people (20’s - 30’s) ask me,
“So what year of a Nova is that ?”
patrick66
Old Man with a Hat
Those were among the very best-looking factory Chrysler wheels, right there (#130).
73Coupe
Senior Member
Here are some malaise-era cars from Carlisle 2023. I really enjoyed looking at these vehicles, not something you see every day.... or hardly even at any car show.
73Coupe
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This Cordoba was a little deeper yellow than the one above.
I'm really beginning to like these Magnums after seeing a few in person finally. Sharp looking cars....
1981 (R-Body) New Yorker:
This Cordoba was a little deeper yellow than the one above.
I'm really beginning to like these Magnums after seeing a few in person finally. Sharp looking cars....
1981 (R-Body) New Yorker:
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73Coupe
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'79 LeBaron ... with road wheels and T-top.
Charger Daytona with "billboards"...
'79 LeBaron ... with road wheels and T-top.
Charger Daytona with "billboards"...
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At least the Malaise Cars are being displayed. Some day perhaps K Cars will be respected.
Mid70's Chrysler Fanatic
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My ’84 Aries station wagon had its share of flaws—the kind that got people switching to Toyotas (driveability issues from the fuel system, and mechanical parts that weren’t very durable—the 5-speed transmission for example). But as temperamental as it was, it was very good at turning gasoline into kinetic energy. The car was peppy, but delivered about 40 mpg on the highway. The interior was comfortable and inviting. The styling (as opposed to a post-2010s Toyota) didn’t require throwing a cover on it to keep from frightening nearby children.
I actually miss it at times.
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King Hooter
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Now that's really rare, a '74 Dodge Monaco that's not distressed and painted black and white.
I looked at a 75 Charger Daytona that needed paint once. And I've always liked the styling of the Magnums.
I looked at a 75 Charger Daytona that needed paint once. And I've always liked the styling of the Magnums.
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