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orangecrush

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4. Most welcome!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 10:32 PM

Apr 25

It's hard for me to explain, but the eccentricities and fallabilities of these old cars meant they had a soul.

To me, anyway.

It hurt to see her go up in flames.

Especially after she had had her peaceful rest disturbed, and still gave her all and performed admirably.

That 413 was Queen of the Highway.

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This is pure Americana [View all] orangecrush Apr 25 OP

Nice SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 25 #1

Thank you! orangecrush Apr 25 #2

I owned a 68 Chrysler 300. I had bought it around 1981 for $500 and sold it for $500 in 1993 after putting over FSogol Apr 25 #3

Most welcome! orangecrush Apr 25 #4

It was sad, but that was a car that was meant to be driven. FSogol Apr 26 #5

Truth orangecrush Apr 26 #6

I know this post has sunk, but.... orangecrush Apr 26 #7

My 68 came with the 440 engine with dual exhaust. FSogol Apr 26 #8

440 also a great motor orangecrush Apr 26 #9