I know! I feel really lucky to have it. The story is that the car was bought new in Minot, ND, and was kept at the family's lake home. After a few years, the husband passed away and the wife didn't like driving this because it's so long (18 1/2 feet). After sitting in the garage there for many years, it was sold to a man who owns museum cars. It didn't fit his collection of Studebakers, Packards and the like, so he sold it to me. I took the train to to Minot and drove it home to Northern Minnesota. It was idling a little rough with the original 42 year old spark plug wires, so I changed them and it's like driving a new car. I grew up in a 1965 Fury II wagon, so this car is nostalgic for me.
What a great story and car. That's an example of car that should not be restored. It's in wonderful original condition. It will be more enjoyable as is and will probably be worth more as is. Very nice Plymouth.
Welcome to the forum. That's a great story and sounds like a great car but the pic isn't showing up for me.
Like the former owner told me, you can restore a car forever, but it's only original once. So even with its little imperfections, I'm celebrating the car for what it is.
Yeah, it's definately best in its original state. The little imperfections just give it charachter and a story. I wish I could see this car in person.
Maybe you can see it sometime! I plan to take it to some Midwest Mopar shows in the Twin Cities this summer, and you're not all THAT far away.
Thanks Hey Thanks Mac! I enjoyed the pictures of your LTD! I bet it's the prettiest car in your neighborhood. Tim
