looking for a mid 60s sedan

[Norm K]

Originally Posted by 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!

Can't.

Seem.

To.

Focus.

Find one of these and enjoy the look of old American and Euro iron combined ...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Anyway to the OP, get that Benz!

I'm just saying in a kind Christmasy way that the MB would be a gigantic, expensive, excruciating PITA across all the time it was owned.

[rfuerst911sc]

Back in the day I also had a 1960 Mercedes Benz 220sb . It was black with red interior with a straight six and four speed manual on the column . I remember it was a smooth runner and quite comfortable . Had a wood dash .

[KFC911]

Have you considered an '87 Harley Davidson Sportster? I sold mine....

Just tryin' to help

[jcommin]

My preference would be a 2-door

!962 year. The Virgil Exner design - He tried to add a European flair to the car. Different looking. Stay with the slant 6.

!964 - 65. 2 door post car. More conservative design. I would stuff a small block Mopar V8 in it. Be a nice sleeper.

[recycled sixtie]

I once drove a Plymouth Valiant slant 6 with push button transmission back in the 1960's. Pretty boring ride but dependable. Strange choice of cars in that the three are so different. Mercedes is nice though.

[DonDavis]

I learned to drive a manual in 1980 in a car very, very similar to this.

1967 250S, straight 6 cyl, 4-speed on the floor, no a/c, no fluff, no power steering or windows, just a basic solid rig.

[vash]

What about a Nova Chevy II?

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

I narrowed it down to something from the 60s and needs a straight 6 and a manual transmission.

I narrowed it down to a Mercedes 220, Ford Falcon and a Plymouth Valiant.[/IMG]

Your thread title said mid 60s sedan, so 4-door, right? Are you open to other cars than what's on your list of three?

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Your thread title said mid 60s sedan, so 4-door, right? Are you open to other cars than what's on your list of three?

mostly sedans but I'm not going to be shipping it from Vermont so if I find something nice in a days drive I may broaden my scope.

The American sedans from the 60s havn't gotten silly valuable yet and I don't want anything that I'll have a hard time finding parts.

[otto_kretschmer]

[otto_kretschmer]

I think the merc is out



if I ever pull the trigger on this the Mopar is the way to go

[drcoastline]

Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

I think the merc is out



if I ever pull the trigger on this the Mopar is the way to go

One guys experience doesn't translate to all, but, I had a 73 280S six cylinder. It had been sitting since 1982 when I bought it (2015?). It had a transmission issue. I found a transmission for four hundred dollars. Dropped that in, changed the the engine fluids, plugs and wires, new gas, it fired right up. With the exception of needing a carb rebuild, it ran like a Swiss watch. I think those Benz straight sixes a pretty bullet proof?

[cassisrot]

Originally Posted by 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

I lived in Frankfurt in the 60’s. You’d be lots more likely to see an old 190 or 220 Benz at the taxi stop than the autobahn.

[Nostril Cheese]

Slant 6

[Wetwork]

Don't know why but these family cars are worth big $$$. Really liked the lines. I know the ops is looking at three specific makes, just throwing out a nudge he-he.

[otto_kretschmer]

Originally Posted by Wetwork

Don't know why but these family cars are worth big $$$. Really liked the lines. I know the ops is looking at three specific makes, just throwing out a nudge he-he.

no boats, I don't have the room, probably a nice ride though..

[red 928]

why does a chicken coup have 2 doors
if it had 4 doors it would be a sedan