Guess I Won't Buy a Car Until Oct. 15

['79 Magnum GT]

My grandfather had a Lincoln with suicide doors back in the 60's. Kinda cool, but they called 'em that for a reason. I'm surprised RR brought it back.

I also don't understand a battery operated vehicle that's worth as much as a nice home.

I don't know who this kid is, but daddy obviously has money!

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I had a AMT model of a 1968 Lincoln Continental that had those Suicide doors. I painted it a soft matte black. No where near as cool as this though.

Rick

 

[grover99]

"I also don't understand a battery operated vehicle that's worth as much as a nice home." Got any ideal what 10000 Duracell batteries cost these days.

 

[Jimbo41]

I'd swear that I saw a current Lincoln with suicide doors at my favorite Greek restaurant a couple months ago.

There is a 61 for sale locally, I'm trying not to go look at it!

 

[Nevada Ed]

Before you leave town with one of these new fancy cars..............
make darn sure it has a spare tire, some where !!

Your welcome.

 

[biku324]

Ahh! Sounds like he went to "Warp Speed". I've done that on my 84 Aspencade on occasion in the past.

Rick

High-speed trips that end safely are like a stack of straw - every time you use one, there are fewer left in the pile.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

High-speed trips that end safely are like a stack of straw - every time you use one, there are fewer left in the pile.

Yup! exactly. I haven't done that this century and will never again either.


Rick

 

[TX-Dennis]

I'd swear that I saw a current Lincoln with suicide doors at my favorite Greek restaurant a couple months ago.

There is a 61 for sale locally, I'm trying not to go look at it!

Nothing current - it's all SUVs now, but a few years back they made an expensive limited edition with suicide doors. 80th anniversary edition. Was $110,000 in 2019. Only 80 were made. I imagine one in pristine condition will be quite valuable one day.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2019-lincoln-sedan-with-rare-feature-is-one-of-the-80-unit-run-that-sold-out-in-48-hours-253307.html

I remember my parents had a 70. It was the first year of regular doors. 69 still had the suicide doors.

 

[Jimbo41]

Nothing current - it's all SUVs now, but a few years back they made an expensive limited edition with suicide doors. 80th anniversary edition. Was $110,000 in 2019. Only 80 were made. I imagine one in pristine condition will be quite valuable one day.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2019-lincoln-sedan-with-rare-feature-is-one-of-the-80-unit-run-that-sold-out-in-48-hours-253307.html

I remember my parents had a 70. It was the first year of regular doors. 69 still had the suicide doors.

That's it. Saw it on the south side of Charlotte, NC. No idea if it was 1/80 from 2019 or 1/150 from 2020.

 

[Jerry in SC]

I saw a Rolls Royce Spectre on the freeway a few months ago. I had to look it up when I got home and discovered It's an EV with suicide doors and a range of up to 264 miles. They can top $400,000 before tariffs.

Not for me, but the owner obviously didn't worry about getting a speeding ticket. He disappeared in a flash and I was going 75-80!

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My parents neighbor had a Rolls, it was very luxurious inside (had mink floor mats). It was a great ride, heavy as a tank

 

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I wouldn't buy any new vehicles. Ford and GM currently have stop sales. Millions upon millions have also been recalled. Makes me wonder if is over all QC or a supplier issue.

Ford Places Another 355,000 F-Series Trucks Under Stop-Sale for Latest Recall

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Ford Places Another 355,000 F-Series Trucks Under Stop-Sale for Latest Recall

Ford's terrible recall record continues, with yet another affecting not only the Super Duty but also the F-150.

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