Not much left of the 1953.

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Not much left of the 1953.

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Geez, after that makeover you just don't look like yourself anymore dear.
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Woof.
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I live in Southern California, all of my neighbors look like this. What is the matter with you guys. ...................Jim.
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i would move to a new neighborhood
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Lets hope that the individual does not have offspring.

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#7 Post by Ron LaDow »

The bodywork and interior aren't to my tastes, but they're nicely done.
But that sheet aluminum bottom screams MISSING FLOOR! And you'll notice the flat tin surrounding the engine, the lack of any heating arrangements and that horrible 'bridge beam' throttle linkage; you could repair that with a stick welder at 120Amps!
And "almost"; tons of money on the body and interior, but if you're going to do an outlaw, ya gotta finish it.
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#8 Post by Neil Bardsley »

Why can't people do this to a kit car not a real 53!

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Mike, it not the neighborhood I'm afraid. ..............Jim.
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cheap enough! At least the car was saved.... kinda

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#11 Post by Tim Berardelli »

Anyone remember this car from a prior East Coast Holiday-it was a "version" of Stone Grey at the time. Bonus points if you can name the famous owner!

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A marriage of 356 and Chrysler Cordoba.

Did anyone happen to notice the torsion bar setup?
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#13 Post by John Lindstrom »

Here’s a pic, before it disappears from flea Bay
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