looking for a mid 60s sedan

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by Robert Coats

In 1969, my dad decided our family needed a second car; as an engineer, he 'slide ruled' all the numbers and narrowed it down to a brand-new Valiant or Falcon. He went with the Plymouth, even though my mom hated to Coppertone bronze paint and its lack of power steering and A/C.

Seven years later, I got the keys and found out why you avoid any sizable puddle fording, as the lousy drum brakes hated water more that the Wicked Witch of The East. So I'd strongly think about retrofitting at least the fronts to disc brakes...

But that slant six, 200 or so cu. in. of cast iron reliability. After 20+ years of service, the engine ticked a bit, and would only get the car up to what felt like a governed 65 mph.

I have a 73 superbeetle a long time ago and I went thru, slowly, a wash with maybe a foot of water. The brakes got flooded and i was super surprised that it took about a quarter mile with me standing on the brakes to get them working again.

[tabs]

Even 4 wheel discs can get water logged...and give you a surprise you were not looking for.

[rfuerst911sc]

I had a 64 Dodge Dart in my yute 😋. My brother had the 225 slant six bored oversize and a Crane cam installed . Had an Offy intake manifold with a Holley 390 cfm carb with Clifford Research headers . It was a rare GT model which came from the factory with a Hurst shifter for the four speed manual transmission . I smoked a lot of 289 Mustangs with that car . She was quick .

[GH85Carrera]

Then there is always something modest and understated.

[RANDY P]

Mercedes. Most distinct.

I hope it's not a DD tho. Fuel and AC requirements in AZ makes it out of the question in summer.

rjp

[Scott Douglas]

I just took a quick look at the local c-list with 1970 as the max year on the search.
Man there are a lot of people that think they have a gold mine parked in their garage.

[Dan J]

I vote for the fin back all the way. We (old codgers) all drove Falcons, Valiants, Nova's etc.
They sucked when new. You didn't end up with a Porsche because of that driving experience
With the Benz you'll be Fahren auf der Autobahn every time you drive. Such a cool car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukUMRlaBBE

[Tobra]

My buddy had a "63 Valiant as a commuter, dark green, super clean except it was missing one piece of trim. He got gas at this little independent station. Guy admired the car, used to have one just like it. "I think I still have a piece of chrome from it. Was the same piece that was missing, but not the same car.

He drove that thing over 300,000 miles, then put a motor in it out of a wrecked 1980s van with the help of his brother in law. Sold it for more than he had in it.

[VINMAN]

Want my Meteor?

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Then there is always something modest and understated.

Forever will be THE king of the ostentatious luxobarges...

[LWJ]

(I still drool over Rancheros...)

[otto_kretschmer]

[Bob Kontak]

I vote Falcon. Get the coupe though, not the sedan.

[70SATMan]

I'd be all over a '64 Nova or a Ford Sprint

If I had to choose from your three,,, The Plymouth.

[A930Rocket]

Early Nova FTW.

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Early Nova FTW.

Nova would be a good choice. The Mercedes would be the best road trip car. The Germans had the autobahn back then and the Mercedes had at least disc brakes in the front, maybe in the back, I don't remember them though. And a 4 speed on the tree.

I probably would have to go to the dealer to get pistons and bearings for the Merc.

[otto_kretschmer]

found a Dodge Coronet nearby

https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1965-dodge-coronet/7421496317.html

it has a v8 and an auto but the price is OK and i bet if it doesn't have front discs I could get some from the aftermarket

[sugarwood]

BMW 2002 from the early 70s

[ZOO]

I really would like an early 70s Dart, four door. With the /6. I heard they can take a lot of boost . . .

[slow&rusty]

I like how the OP provides three cars that he is interested in, and we have several replies with totally different recommendations...focus people...focus!

Anyway to the OP, get that Benz!