News Vista Cruiser Owner

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  1. Bob71VC

    Bob71VC Member

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    After 2 years looking found a 71 Vista Cruiser for a realistic price, needs some work but is fully functional and drives nice. Right now it is a 10 footer but little by little taking care of things.
     

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    Welcome Bob, nice wagon! My Uncle had a '72 Vista Cruiser back in the mid to late '70's, I like 'em. If you could, please post more pictures, we like pictures here.
    Ken.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Bob, welcome. Looks more like a 5- footer to me. Maybe a few more photos will make up our minds.

    Like the colors.:character0182:
     
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    Welcome Bob!
     
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    image.jpeg Thanks guys, when I first saw the ad for it I was not thrilled about the color combo, but upon seeing it in person I really liked it.
     
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    image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg I thought I had 3 pics in last post
     
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  7. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Welcome aboard Bob. Great looking wagon you have there. I always liked the muscly look of these vintage Olds.
    What are your long term plans for it?
     
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    When I first got it, it was going to be a not a perfect night cruise car, but after driving it I realized I enjoy driving it and really like that you can see a lot more than in a new car. Right now it is my semi DD
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Nice! Love to hear that you're driving it and enjoying it.
     
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    Welcome Bob. You’re from my old stomping grounds. I grew up in Naperville. Neat wagon. Have to agree with Model T. That’s no 30 footer. It is a really great looking car. Welcome and enjoy it.
     
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    Pretty, very pretty.

    :Welcome:
     
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    That sure looks like very presentable Vista to me! Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new found longroof . I'm kind of partial to the Oldsmobiles I own one myself, 1965 vista cruiser.....Longroofs Rule!
     
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    Love the Vista Crusiers! I used to have a '70
     

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