tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post2015472900165326226..comments2023-11-03T02:47:54.900-05:00Comments on The Cumberland Post: Fastback Lust: 48 Buick Roadmaster SedanetDapper Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230099347154360809noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-74367339016584377072011-06-11T01:02:01.020-05:002011-06-11T01:02:01.020-05:00Kevyn,
Thanks for the comment. That old '48 Fl...Kevyn,<br />Thanks for the comment. That old '48 Fleetline served as my transportation during my last 4 months of High School back in '58. My family was moving to TX after graduation and I sold it to someone for $75. I wish I still had it. But that's true of almost all the cars I've ever owned, especially that '68 GTO.Dapper Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230099347154360809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-73484926516027849512011-06-10T08:29:44.576-05:002011-06-10T08:29:44.576-05:00The fastbacks - these cars look like they just cam...The fastbacks - these cars look like they just came out of a silent film if you see them today. What if it's vintage (and well-restored) and it can be... sexy? So what happened to this car that you got back then? Still with you?Kevyn Hagemannhttp://www.londonderrydodge.com/index.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-68358124217476362802011-02-04T12:08:49.684-06:002011-02-04T12:08:49.684-06:00"Powder Blue" mate, Powder Blue!"Powder Blue" mate, Powder Blue!Cookie.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00949670068350863770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-36341212595976040402011-02-04T11:59:53.255-06:002011-02-04T11:59:53.255-06:00Scooney, You'd better keep a close eye on me. ...Scooney, You'd better keep a close eye on me. The Avalon really did let us down at a bad time. What is it with Toyota these days?<br /><br />Cookie, I'll bet that old Buick was a beauty, but the 57 Chevy convertible puts you in some very select company. That was a great looking car and in good shape today could be a kind of retirement insurance. What color was it?<br /><br />Buck, I never doubted for once that you were speaking of cars! My 48 Chevy Aero was roomy enough as well and its small side and back window made for bad visibility but... much improved privacy.<br /><br />George, now that you mention it, that old 49 Ford was a sexy car with my generation up until the mid '50s when those great Chevys arrived. I like the looks of Avanti too, all the '50s Studebakers really; my maternal granddad had one of those '53 Starlight Coupes, considered by some to be the premier auto design of the 20th century. And I'm with Cookie, was that the singer/celebrity Tony Orlando?Dapper Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230099347154360809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-1786066322065837622011-02-04T10:29:04.866-06:002011-02-04T10:29:04.866-06:00"Curious Gearge", was that THEE Tony Orl..."Curious Gearge", was that THEE Tony Orlando of "Knock three time" fame?? And I agree about the pure "undistilled sex" design.Cookie.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00949670068350863770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-88299689625663941842011-02-04T10:22:05.021-06:002011-02-04T10:22:05.021-06:00My dream car was the Studebaker Avanti ('62/63...My dream car was the Studebaker Avanti ('62/63). My friend, Tony Orlando, owned one (black exterior/tan interior) and the interior dash made me feel I was in the cockpit of a jet fighter aircraft. The exterior/interior design was undistilled sex. It replaced my former, wish I owned one car, the 2 door,'49 Ford.Curious Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706154044422069944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-40900488727483916652011-02-03T12:20:24.154-06:002011-02-03T12:20:24.154-06:00Hey "Buck", you'd ne correct on BOTH...Hey "Buck", you'd ne correct on BOTH counts!Cookiehttp://thecookshack.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-32050715005854284792011-02-03T12:01:00.737-06:002011-02-03T12:01:00.737-06:00I like the looks of that Honda, too, but I like th...I like the looks of that Honda, too, but I like the ol' Buicks better. As you know, my first car was a '50 Buick two-door hardtop. That car was something of a laughing-stock among my more-monied gearhead friends but my girlfriend and I appreciated the car's... umm... roominess. Ya never forget your first one. I'm speaking of cars, of course. <b>;-)</b>Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-81881957430258179082011-02-03T11:38:22.727-06:002011-02-03T11:38:22.727-06:00P.S. Looked just like your 3rd photygraff!P.S. Looked just like your 3rd photygraff!Cookiehttp://thecookshack.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-24710256643465617172011-02-03T11:36:31.556-06:002011-02-03T11:36:31.556-06:00Damn Dan! We've got a few things in common mat...Damn Dan! We've got a few things in common mate! One of em being that I learned to drive in a "48" Buick "Dynaflow". In fact, had my first date in that car. My folks didn't have much money and even though it was 1961 we were still driving the Buick. That same year, through providence and good fortune, got my hands on a 57 Chevy convertable. **sigh** Wish I had that beauty today!Cookiehttp://thecookshack.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867112187125913607.post-38515568127815026542011-02-03T10:08:35.174-06:002011-02-03T10:08:35.174-06:00Did you ever notice how the old Dynaflow would kee...Did you ever notice how the old Dynaflow would keep the engine about the same RPM regardless of your speed. They were a very complex transmission to work on, and unlike any other GM trans at that time. Buick division was able to do their own thing back then. Sorry the Avalon let you down on such a cold day. No fun being stranded. The Honda Crosstour, comes standard with the same bullet proof V-6, we had in our '02 Accord. Neat car! Gotta watch out for that "Fastback lust", it can lead to "New car fever!"Scooney Adrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014731857174355364noreply@blogger.com