Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 - Page 2

1320racer · 03-02-2012, 10:28 AM

not getting at anything, just stating my opinion based on what I've seen and read over many years, that many of these cars are a shadow of the original campained car and I don't see investors that buy them as doing a service rather I see them driving up the cost of these cars making them a commodity. That said, and originality aside I'd also be very surprised if that car could run anywhere near it former record holding performance of 9.63 seconds at 143 mph as it is today.

Billy Nees · 03-02-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

That said, and originality aside I'd also be very surprised if that car could run anywhere near it former record holding performance of 9.63 seconds at 143 mph as it is today.

It doesn't have to. It's become the automotive equivilant of a retired NFL star or a former boxer.

1320racer · 03-02-2012, 10:42 AM

good analogy but like them, just old and a shadow of their former selves who's performance back in day while impressive, pales in comparison to what's being done today.

Curt Rees · 03-02-2012, 10:57 AM

Billy is correct! Us old farts appreciate the fact that these cars are being "restored" cause we remember when they ran.

You had to live the days of the "Muscle Car" era to really appreciate what it was. The new cars are impressive, but how many 20-30 year olds can buy them? How many of us old farts can afford to buy them? The 20-30 year olds are buying the "feriners" stuff.

The 20-30 years old could afford the "Muscle Cars" of the era and bought them by the truckload! I am glad that I grew up in the era and was fortunate enough to buy 3 of 'em new off the show room floor!

Keep findin' 'em and keep restorin' 'em! Please!

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1320racer · 03-02-2012, 11:04 AM

no one is correct, everyone has an opinion and this old fart lived the days of the "Muscle Car."

Curt Rees · 03-02-2012, 11:08 AM

1320, then you understand. It was a very good time in the automotive industry and a very good time to be young an automotive enthuisiast!

It would sure be fun to race again in front of the crowds that were at the race tracks then. We won't see that again. Sad!

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1320racer · 03-02-2012, 11:11 AM

I do, and it was but nothing stays the same and that time as well as the "old farts" time has pasted.

Doug Blackley · 03-02-2012, 01:52 PM

Ed if you have nothing positive to add stay off this thread. Some of us truely enjoy the history that these cars represent. Go back to yb.

1320racer · 03-02-2012, 02:03 PM

Doug it says "member" under your name just like mine. I stated my opinion on this open discussion forum. Sorry my opinion isn't the same as yours.

Curt Rees · 03-02-2012, 02:35 PM

1320 stated his opinion, and that is fine. I just wonder how many posts would be made if people had to state their real name? Maybe 20% of the ones now?

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03-02-2012, 10:28 AM	#11
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,794 Likes: 74 Liked 424 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 not getting at anything, just stating my opinion based on what I've seen and read over many years, that many of these cars are a shadow of the original campained car and I don't see investors that buy them as doing a service rather I see them driving up the cost of these cars making them a commodity. That said, and originality aside I'd also be very surprised if that car could run anywhere near it former record holding performance of 9.63 seconds at 143 mph as it is today. Last edited by 1320racer; 03-02-2012 at 11:07 AM.

03-02-2012, 10:42 AM	#13
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,794 Likes: 74 Liked 424 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 good analogy but like them, just old and a shadow of their former selves who's performance back in day while impressive, pales in comparison to what's being done today.

03-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#14
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 353 Likes: 330 Liked 227 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 Billy is correct! Us old farts appreciate the fact that these cars are being "restored" cause we remember when they ran. You had to live the days of the "Muscle Car" era to really appreciate what it was. The new cars are impressive, but how many 20-30 year olds can buy them? How many of us old farts can afford to buy them? The 20-30 year olds are buying the "feriners" stuff. The 20-30 years old could afford the "Muscle Cars" of the era and bought them by the truckload! I am glad that I grew up in the era and was fortunate enough to buy 3 of 'em new off the show room floor! Keep findin' 'em and keep restorin' 'em! Please! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

03-02-2012, 11:04 AM	#15
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,794 Likes: 74 Liked 424 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 no one is correct, everyone has an opinion and this old fart lived the days of the "Muscle Car."

03-02-2012, 11:08 AM	#16
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 353 Likes: 330 Liked 227 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 1320, then you understand. It was a very good time in the automotive industry and a very good time to be young an automotive enthuisiast! It would sure be fun to race again in front of the crowds that were at the race tracks then. We won't see that again. Sad! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

03-02-2012, 11:11 AM	#17
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,794 Likes: 74 Liked 424 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 I do, and it was but nothing stays the same and that time as well as the "old farts" time has pasted.

03-02-2012, 01:52 PM	#18
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 Ed if you have nothing positive to add stay off this thread. Some of us truely enjoy the history that these cars represent. Go back to yb. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

03-02-2012, 02:03 PM	#19
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,794 Likes: 74 Liked 424 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 Doug it says "member" under your name just like mine. I stated my opinion on this open discussion forum. Sorry my opinion isn't the same as yours.

03-02-2012, 02:35 PM	#20
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 353 Likes: 330 Liked 227 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dick Harrells 69 ZL1 1320 stated his opinion, and that is fine. I just wonder how many posts would be made if people had to state their real name? Maybe 20% of the ones now? #5457 Curt Rees (My real name and I am damn proud of it) __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS