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Problem is when they see you want their car they will always ask more than is worth.Dunno a single case in which the owner will sell it for a reasonable price...they always overprice them even if they don't sell them.That kind of stupid attitude gets so many rare cars and other objects get destroyed.
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Here's a pretty good looking 'Bird that's been sitting in the same place for as long as I can remember. It's usually covered up. It's been sitting there way before I was even old enough to drive! It's in Perth, ON and there's a red Camaro that's usually parked a block away.
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And here's another 'Bird that gets driven once or twice a month by a little old lady. As far as I know, she's the original owner! Nothing impressive though as it's a V6 auto car. This one's in Brockville, ON.
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Just spotted this 91-92 Firebird. It's in rouuuuugh shape...
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Here's a pretty good looking 'Bird that's been sitting in the same place for as long as I can remember. It's usually covered up. It's been sitting there way before I was even old enough to drive! It's in Perth, ON and there's a red Camaro that's usually parked a block away.
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Crazy folks in MS also Bob. Couple years ago me and the wife just stopped side of the street to ask about a Trans Am I had seen sitting for years and got cursed out and told not to be stalking by a very angry woman. I then told her I wouldn't be stalking women out with my wife in the first place and secondly upon looking at it closer I wasn't interested anyhow. It still sits today.
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This shot is just from Google maps, I don't live near there any more. I did drive by a few months ago though and it was sitting there covered in snow
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Here's a pretty good looking 'Bird that's been sitting in the same place for as long as I can remember. It's usually covered up. It's been sitting there way before I was even old enough to drive! It's in Perth, ON and there's a red Camaro that's usually parked a block away.
http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...52b4f178f1.png
http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...52b4f178f1.png
And here's another 'Bird that gets driven once or twice a month by a little old lady. As far as I know, she's the original owner! Nothing impressive though as it's a V6 auto car. This one's in Brockville, ON.
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...92e1ce0445.jpg
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...92e1ce0445.jpg
Guess she kept the car outside because the paint looks faded.She got a color that you'd expect old ladies would pick.Would be awesome if she would be on these forums .
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the purple 85 was restored to show quality in the mid-late 90s but was never treated like a show car and now sits on flats and has dents and damage to almost every panel. 305 TPI, neck snapping 700R auto, posi rear, Mickey Mouse Wizard mural on the hatch lid.
The black primered car i dont know about but the Crager S/S mags were brand new and the guy was at a local wheel supplier buying the correct lugnuts for them.
Ricks Autocraft in Deer Park owns the grey GTA i think he bought it brand new and keeps it in excelent condition. usually under a cover in his shop when hes not cruising around in it.
The black primered car i dont know about but the Crager S/S mags were brand new and the guy was at a local wheel supplier buying the correct lugnuts for them.
Ricks Autocraft in Deer Park owns the grey GTA i think he bought it brand new and keeps it in excelent condition. usually under a cover in his shop when hes not cruising around in it.
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The paint is faded, but it's a rust free car and the interior is mint. I'd be surprised if there's more than 50,000 km on it.
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We saw a Trans am, I'm guessing somewhere in the 85-89 area, it was pretty beat up and had a lot of things missing so I can't tell you an exact year. We pass buy it every other day, it was there for a few months, we saw it on the road a couple of times before it was parked there. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics. It wasn't in terrible shape, probably better than mine right now! Black, GTA Mesh wheels, interior was beat but nothing was cracked besides the dash. No major damage, a few dings and the driver side under door gfx was cracked.
Sad part is, about 2 weeks ago it got an orange sticker.
Violation: Abandoned.
Will be towed in 72 hours.
We put a note on it saying we would buy it if he was selling for a quick buck, and we'd get it towed(Even though I had no money and would have borrowed it from my sister ) but alas after 72 hours it was gone... It's sad seeing another 3rd gen gone.
Sad part is, about 2 weeks ago it got an orange sticker.
Violation: Abandoned.
Will be towed in 72 hours.
We put a note on it saying we would buy it if he was selling for a quick buck, and we'd get it towed(Even though I had no money and would have borrowed it from my sister ) but alas after 72 hours it was gone... It's sad seeing another 3rd gen gone.
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How could you let it go like that?I thought in US you can claim abandoned cars.I remember a old thread in which people talked about this subject and how you can claim things you find and have no owner.
How could you let it go like that?I thought in US you can claim abandoned cars.I remember a old thread in which people talked about this subject and how you can claim things you find and have no owner.
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Because it was parked outside someone's house, and me being 17 didn't, and probably couldn't, have gotten it very easy. I wish I had, or atleast gone a little further to knock on the guys door, but it's not in the best part of town.
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reminds me of a guy here who moved to Canada and abandoned his 800series BMW.Was the v12 model which now sells for alot of money.It sat there for years and I once asked the neighbors (really old people) about the car and they said the owner sold the house and left the car there for anyone who wants it.I was too chicken to "steal" it and get papers done for it .One day I saw a towing truck from a dude who sells cars.The jerk having more guts than me simply went there and took it like it was his.It just shows how much helps in life if you are a rude piece of ****
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Oh sorry I forgot young people in US drive.You sound older.When I was 17 i was too retarded even to get close to cars not to mention drive
reminds me of a guy here who moved to Canada and abandoned his 800series BMW.Was the v12 model which now sells for alot of money.It sat there for years and I once asked the neighbors (really old people) about the car and they said the owner sold the house and left the car there for anyone who wants it.I was too chicken to "steal" it and get papers done for it .One day I saw a towing truck from a dude who sells cars.The jerk having more guts than me simply went there and took it like it was his.It just shows how much helps in life if you are a rude piece of ****
reminds me of a guy here who moved to Canada and abandoned his 800series BMW.Was the v12 model which now sells for alot of money.It sat there for years and I once asked the neighbors (really old people) about the car and they said the owner sold the house and left the car there for anyone who wants it.I was too chicken to "steal" it and get papers done for it .One day I saw a towing truck from a dude who sells cars.The jerk having more guts than me simply went there and took it like it was his.It just shows how much helps in life if you are a rude piece of ****
Now you make me wish I had just taken it. I'm sure no one would have cared..
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Saw this one in brooklyn
Saw this other one by my house. Went into the shop and asked about it. "its a customers car" .......mind you its been there a while.
Saw this other one by my house. Went into the shop and asked about it. "its a customers car" .......mind you its been there a while.
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That car is parked in front of a apartment bloc.I guess its really hard to take care of the car if you don't have a garage or something....I mean I don't know a single person to change the piston rings in the parking lot
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Here in SF bay area, I see more DD Camaros then Birds !! Even In my small neighborhood guy has 2 third gen Camaro's infront of his house. One of these days ill try and snap some pics
Have talked with the car crowd around town and my work (GM Dealer) many say SF bay area is more towards the Camaro/Mustang.
I guess not much "Cali Love" for birds around here
Anyways here's one I saw at a Firestone in Chicago area back around 2010, and was a Insane rare car Norwood,T5,Digital dash and DD9 mirrors,and ULTRA RARE CC Plastic rear hatch.
Have talked with the car crowd around town and my work (GM Dealer) many say SF bay area is more towards the Camaro/Mustang.
I guess not much "Cali Love" for birds around here
Anyways here's one I saw at a Firestone in Chicago area back around 2010, and was a Insane rare car Norwood,T5,Digital dash and DD9 mirrors,and ULTRA RARE CC Plastic rear hatch.
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Here in SF bay area, I see more DD Camaros then Birds !! Even In my small neighborhood guy has 2 third gen Camaro's infront of his house. One of these days ill try and snap some pics
Have talked with the car crowd around town and my work (GM Dealer) many say SF bay area is more towards the Camaro/Mustang.
I guess not much "Cali Love" for birds around here
Have talked with the car crowd around town and my work (GM Dealer) many say SF bay area is more towards the Camaro/Mustang.
I guess not much "Cali Love" for birds around here
Maybe we can meet up. sorry to hear there is no love for birds there. Maybe my baby can change some minds...
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I am moving to SF next week. I just accepted a job there! I will be east bay due to cost of living. My GTA will be tailored at some point within the next 6 months. I will have to have a house with a 2 car garage to store her in.
Maybe we can meet up. sorry to hear there is no love for birds there. Maybe my baby can change some minds...
Maybe we can meet up. sorry to hear there is no love for birds there. Maybe my baby can change some minds...
Welcome to the land of "Fruits and nuts" !!!!!
Ya get ready for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ sticker shock compared to Ohio, No matter where you live in the bay area Gas around here is $2.25-$2.50 a gallon and most cars from other states must go through a safety and SMOG inspection. That's why my 82 T/A is still back in Oklahoma for now
I live near Youtube HQ and a small a$$ 1500 SQ FT house around my neighborhood is almost $1 MIL !!!
So ya your GTA is clean !!! It will represent third gen birds very well around here.
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Welcome to the land of "Fruits and nuts" !!!!!
Ya get ready for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ sticker shock compared to Ohio, No matter where you live in the bay area Gas around here is $2.25-$2.50 a gallon and most cars from other states must go through a safety and SMOG inspection. That's why my 82 T/A is still back in Oklahoma for now
I live near Youtube HQ and a small a$$ 1500 SQ FT house around my neighborhood is almost $1 MIL !!!
So ya your GTA is clean !!! It will represent third gen birds very well around here.
Dave
Ya get ready for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ sticker shock compared to Ohio, No matter where you live in the bay area Gas around here is $2.25-$2.50 a gallon and most cars from other states must go through a safety and SMOG inspection. That's why my 82 T/A is still back in Oklahoma for now
I live near Youtube HQ and a small a$$ 1500 SQ FT house around my neighborhood is almost $1 MIL !!!
So ya your GTA is clean !!! It will represent third gen birds very well around here.
Dave
I hope to get a 1700-2000 sq feet home with garage to store the beast
I know I will have a lower standard of living but its ok. no more winters!!! lol thats great too!
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Found this nice vert in cental MN, I ended up talking with the guy and he bought it new, all orignal with 37k. Not a fan of the pinstriping!
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Found this nice vert in cental MN, I ended up talking with the guy and he bought it new, all orignal with 37k. Not a fan of the pinstriping![/QUOTE]
I'm Not A Fan Of That Front End Bra.
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Well, just as important : Welcome to the land that gave us the 305 Corvette.
Welcome to the city were there no longer are any domestic car dealerships!
Make your garage quake-proof so nothing falls on your car.
Welcome to the city were there no longer are any domestic car dealerships!
Make your garage quake-proof so nothing falls on your car.
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Yeah, that Roc would look awesome with a new paint job.
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From 1982 until about the late nineties (98 or so) these cars were simply everywhere. However they were so abused because they were simply Americas cheapest sports car. Just about anyone could afford one. Those who couldn't afford a new one simply bought a used one 5 years old or so and STILL had a nice one. But, since they were raced and abused by most they didnt last long.
Yeah, and I wish there was a way I could search vehicle registrations to find out how many 3rd gens still survive by model and year. It'd be interesting to find out how many survivors there are and how our semi-rare cars when new may now be rare today. Maybe there's someone here in law enforcement who could search for us without getting into trouble for computer misuse on the job?
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Yeah, and I wish there was a way I could search vehicle registrations to find out how many 3rd gens still survive by model and year. It'd be interesting to find out how many survivors there are and how our semi-rare cars when new may now be rare today. Maybe there's someone here in law enforcement who could search for us without getting into trouble for computer misuse on the job?
Found a 89 TTA in this guy's collection youtu.be/5sZh6bU-pNg?t=376 pause at 6:18 (he is a bank owner and billionaire in Bucharest /Romania)
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Saw this in front of a liquor store in central jersey. plates were the older blue NJ plates. Said vietnam vet on them too.
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Is it a real-deal race car or some kind of tribute car? Would def look good on a track!
Wouldnt be the first time I saw a Earnhardt tribute/replica car on a local track. Looks good on a thirdgen, but with those t-tops....im leaning heavily towards tribute car
Wouldnt be the first time I saw a Earnhardt tribute/replica car on a local track. Looks good on a thirdgen, but with those t-tops....im leaning heavily towards tribute car
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Unfortunately it was closed when we were there - went to one of the resturants for a party.
In all honesty I didn't look at it much, just snapped the pick and walked on past - we were several hours late.
I figured it was one of the displays for some reason or a DARE car, but it was gone when we came out - can't be shy driving that!
In all honesty I didn't look at it much, just snapped the pick and walked on past - we were several hours late.
I figured it was one of the displays for some reason or a DARE car, but it was gone when we came out - can't be shy driving that!
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Spotted this while cruising to a meet in long island. Screenshot is of the dashboard cam. black and gold 84?
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Spotted this while cruising to a meet in long island. Screenshot is of the dashboard cam. black and gold 84?
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...e96f49ea9b.png
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thir...e96f49ea9b.png
Notice there's one infront of you.That road was full of 3rd gens.