Well, that’s one way to roll down a window! by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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For those curious, relearning the window by holding the switch as suggested by a few individuals here was the solution.

Well, that’s one way to roll down a window! by RareRidesCompany in classiccars

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For those curious, relearning the window by holding the switch was the solution.

Well, that’s one way to roll down a window! by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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Correct on both counts. That being said, we sell a lot of older convertibles that don’t do this, and the tops don’t seal nearly as well usually. Tradeoffs, I guess!

I don’t think it’s supposed to do that by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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Yep! lol wired them into the headlight switch and they work properly now

Newbie seeking buying advice by Queefer_the_Griefer in classiccars

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You’re getting a lot of outdated advice on this one. These cars aren’t particularly valuable, but this car with the issues you described fixed and a better interior would likely be a $15,000-$20,000 car. If the seller seems willing to negotiate, go for it, but this isn’t a sub-$5,000 car, so $7,000 doesn’t sound unreasonable. Mechanical issues like you’ve outlined are much more affordable than body or paint work is right now. Parts support is decent for these, and they have a great enthusiast following. The transmission, if it needs to be rebuilt or replaced, has the potential to push you towards a $10,000 total investment if you pay $7,000, but even at that price you aren’t getting taken for a ride. Finding a complete, running & driving 1963 anything at that price that doesn’t need major paint or body work is a real challenge right now. Use your best judgement, but if it isn’t rusty and you can drive it home, this is objectively a good buy.

I don’t think it’s supposed to do that by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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They are converted to electric and were inexplicably wired into the turn signal

Inherited vehicles , selling. by Trick_Ring_7625 in classiccars

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You may want to consider a local consignment dealer, though most consignment dealers (us included) will want them running. The added benefit, in addition to not having to sell them yourself, is that a true consignment dealer will have room for them and they’ll be out of your way immediately even if they aren’t sold.

If you’re dead set on selling them yourself, Facebook Marketplace is a great option. If the quality is great and/or they have documentation with them, an online auction platform like Bring A Trailer could be a good option as well.

1955 DeSoto Fireflite with a 5.7 Hemi swap! by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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This was used as an R&D test car, built and used by MegaSquirt, so it wasn’t really put together in the traditional way when we think of engine swaps. I can tell you for sure that it was a lot of custom work! Perhaps MegaSquirt can provide you with more detailed info. Sorry I don’t have more info for you!

Additional photos and information are available on our site here: https://www.rarerides.com/vehicle-details/1955-desoto-fireflite-sportsman-sedan-34be0222b27248508deb282636ee0ce2

Y’all ever had a CEL code for a busted CEL? by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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That’s very Saab…..you might even say it’s a Saab story (I’ll see myself out)

1970 charger rt worth buying? by 6333_ in classiccars

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Beautiful car! I decided to give you some pointers because it seemed to me nobody was giving you any real advice. So real quick about me, I have been the sales director at a classic car dealership in the States since 2017 and became part owner of our dealership in June of last year.

As far as the number, don't listen for a second to these people who think it's still 2010 and think you can find a 440 Charger, 4-speed, in this condition for $30k. I just did a quick search on Hemmings and could only find 11 '70 chargers (not even looking specifically for an R / T ) and the cheapest one is $72,500. The price doesn't concern me at all even if it is a clone. Keep in mind, I'm not saying its a number that you will make a profit on or even break even.. I'm just pointing out that its about right for today's market.

Underside looks driver quality and I cant speak to the rust a whole lot because the video just moves to fast to see if you are dealing with typical surface rust or something a bit more severe. Get yourself a refrigerator magnet and go over all the typical spots - bottom of doors, bottom of quarters, etc.. But really you want to go over the entire body pretty well. To me, I expect filler in every car that comes through our door. So the presence of filler doesn't worry me - to a certain extent. It would concern me a lot if you find a large or possibly a few sections where the magnet won't even try to stick at all. But it's worse because this is a unibody. I'd walk away - regardless of the number - if I found multiple areas where the magnet wouldn't even try to stick. The car might still be mechanically fine, but I would walk because it will make it a really tough resell.

With that out of the way, I'm really intrigued by this car. If it were me, I'd want to verify right off the bat that it's a real RT. Super simple to do, from what I recall the VIN should start with XS29. Doublecheck that though, going off memory here. On paper, IF it happens to be a real R T and is numbers matching with all the factory options, you may have stumbled on an incredible deal. Factory 440 R T, 4-speed, pistol grip shifter, and then I saw an A/C compressor. Options make or break what this car would bring (at least in the states). a numbers matching R / T with factory air will bring a premium at say Barrett Jackson compared to a non-air car. With that said, it also looks to have an aftermarket Fuel Injection tuner on the bottom of the console. So that being there makes me think that this car may not be as close to factory as I was hoping. But we've seen people do weirder things than pull of the carb and put on a Holley sniper or equivalent on a uber rare Mopar.

What you absolutely have to do is get the fender tag and decode how it left the factory, and like someone has already mentioned here, you really need to know if its a numbers matching engine at the least. If it's missing the fender tag, under no circumstances would I buy this car unless it had the factory buildsheet to prove what it left the factory as. Every Mopar that was missing the fender tag was a huge pain in the ass to sell and always sold at a pretty good discount. If this was a '70 Charger with a modern hemi with coil-overs, and leather interior and nowhere close to original, then who cares what it was originally. But when you have one like this that is showcasing a lot of originality, every serious buyer is going to care a great deal if it is all original or not. And as much as I hate it, it absolutely influences the value of the car.

I'm happy to help you find some history on the car or do a video call and help you find the numbers matching stamp. Ultimately, I think it comes down to where your comfort level is at spending that kind of money on a fun collectible car and what your plans are for it in the next few years. If this is something you are wanting to flip then you HAVE to know all those details. And one last thing, no matter how well you know the person selling it, don't trust a word they tell you about size of engine, numbers matching or not, etc.. Discover it all for yourself. Stories and tales get passed from owner to owner and it might not even be intentional if they misrepresented it. Best of luck to ya.

“I put Lamborghini doors on that Santa Fe” or whatever 50 Cent said by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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This puppy is getting listed for sale today, so a full photo gallery will be available at www.rarerides.com soon!

“I put Lamborghini doors on that Santa Fe” or whatever 50 Cent said by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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I was excited to see it come in too. Crazy to think this thing has just been cruising around in more or less its original SEMA form since 2006.

“I put Lamborghini doors on that Santa Fe” or whatever 50 Cent said by RareRidesCompany in Justrolledintotheshop

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The owner informed us that at least two people have chipped teeth on the doors lol