Which luxo barge?

Aulpgute · 12-04-2007, 09:24 PM

Hi all, only been on here a week but really enjoying it, keep up the good work. Just looking at buying a toy at present and am leaning toward a Fairlane or LTD. I'm not in the $ league for a genuine GT or the like so am looking at a few options for a spare car/Sunday cruiser. I want something tidy and original so all I really have to do is lower it and fit big late model wheels/tyres and maybe exhaust etc. Not looking for a full bare metal resto. I'd like to have something appealing and with a bit of future resale and desirability. The short list reads LTD P5 P6 FC FD or Landau (unlikely to find a clean one), Fairlane ZH ZJ ZK or possibly a good ZD at the right price, Fairmont ESP XD XE. Have had an ESP and FD years back and nostalgia draws me to them but gut feeling tells me that the FD may never materialize as a desirable investment. I'm guessing a ZD would if a clean one could be found. Open to all suggestions, look forward to your ideas. Thanks

DoreSlamR · 12-04-2007, 09:28 PM

ZD's are nice looking vehicles, it definentely would be my pick if i was looking for an old school cruiser!

**thefargo** · 12-04-2007, 09:31 PM

I like the look of ZL fairlane. big, comfortable, 6 cylinder economy, looks nice lowered, power windows, steering, air con, reasonably cheap to buy. from memory there was a decent looking one on e-bay a month or two ago and they were only after about 2,500. so there are some good ones out there

Aulpgute · 12-04-2007, 09:37 PM

Thanks fargo but I should have specified that it must be V8, preferably 351 but would happily settle for 302 in the right car. I love and own modern 6's but cant beat the old Cleveland in the old schoolers.

Steve · 12-04-2007, 09:38 PM

Not sure how much you want to spend, but I quite like the '66 Galaxies. They seem like pretty good value for what they are.

Aulpgute · 12-04-2007, 09:40 PM

Was thinking $7k - 14k. Haven't thought of the US stuff, I'll look into it. Thanks

Paull · 12-04-2007, 09:40 PM

I have a November 1982 5.8 ZK Fairlane Sportsman and a February 1979 5.8 P6 Silver Monarch for sale if interested.

Aulpgute · 12-04-2007, 09:42 PM

Can u post pics and prices? Bear in mind cost of fuel to drive it to Sydney! Lol

Powdered Toast Man · 12-04-2007, 09:52 PM

I just picked up a ZF myself. Personally my pick would be the P5 LTD or a Landau, love those hidden lights lol. What about the big 70s Galaxies and yank LTDs? Lots of car for your money.

Auslandau · 12-04-2007, 09:55 PM

THe older the car ususally the more expensive it is and if it has 2 doors ..... Landau. ...then double it! THe ZJ on onwards would be the cheapest to but but who knows whats happening with the prices down the track! Love them all though and look tough as restored well!

The "X" series LTD's are starting to move in price as they are getting harder to get, again ZD being the most expensive then up to std P6 LTD being a bit cheaper.

Its a matter of how much you want to put in once bought! You should find a damn good ZJ onwards for that money, pay the same for a P5 or 6 and you will have to spend more to get it looking good ..... in most cases. Also a matter if you want a 6 or 8. All pre 79's are 351 LTD's with a few 6 Fairlanes around, but not many. ZJ onwards there are heaps of cheap 6's around

I prefer the older pre P6 Fairlanes and LTD's but each to their own. My P5 is also going on the market as I want to do other things!!!

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Neeek · 12-04-2007, 09:58 PM

My pick would be a P5 LTD, or a ZH Fairlane. Both are within your budget.

In fact, if you spent $5k, you'd find a VERY good ZH. But I am partial to them having owned one before I got my wagon. They're horribly undervalued and if you get an original 351 you also get the disc brake 9" diff, lots of electric toys (which would work if you spent $5k buying it) and massive road presence.

Aulpgute · 12-04-2007, 10:01 PM

Hmmm still a hard decision. A good FD 351 is probably the best to drive but who knows if anyone will be wanting them down the track. The ZD is probably the best investment but also the most crude to live with, and somewhere in the middle I guess lies a tidy P6 monarch/towncar.

OzJavelin · 13-04-2007, 10:30 AM

P5 LTD, P5 LTD, P5 LTD ... sweet ...
I already own two Barges (1969 Dodge Phoenix 4-door hardtop and 1970 Plymouth Fury III convertible), but I'd have a P5 any day!!

Aulpgute · 13-04-2007, 11:12 AM

Yes, the P5 probably could look slicker than a P6 with it's concealed lights etc. P.S. Like your Javelin, one of the underrated and forgotten 70's muscle machines.

OzJavelin · 13-04-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aulpgute

Yes, the P5 probably could look slicker than a P6 with it's concealed lights etc. P.S. Like your Javelin, one of the underrated and forgotten 70's muscle machines.

IMHO the P6 *can* look nice, but it takes a lot of work; P5s look great almost stock (just the wheels).
.. and yep Javelins are the forgotten ponycars .. and that's cool by me!

dannyxm · 13-04-2007, 02:19 PM

I love all the old Fairlanes / LTDs / Galaxies.
Ive had a ZG and ZL, both great cars.
the ZH gets my vote, i just saw one parked outside!

Aulpgute · 13-04-2007, 02:43 PM

Just located a super clean 120k one owner P6 Towncar asking $9's. Pics look very promising so will look tomorrow.

Fairlane · 13-04-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Aulpgute

Just located a super clean 120k one owner P6 Towncar asking $9's. Pics look very promising so will look tomorrow.

Let me guess, the Burgundy one one carsales, it looks like a nice one that car, i was thinking about looking at that one myself.

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aulpgute

Just located a super clean 120k one owner P6 Towncar asking $9's. Pics look very promising so will look tomorrow.

Geez... I don't know where you live but there is a P6 down the road
from me in similar condition that got passed in on eBay two weeks ago for $6500

I buy it if i didn't have a thousand cars already

Aulpgute · 13-04-2007, 03:17 PM

Yep Fairlane thats the one. What are your thoughts on the price? To me if it is as goo din the metal as the pics it is good buying. I'm trying to avoid a resto if possible so hopefully the paint is ok

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 03:23 PM

still have the link

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....1617&rd=1&rd=1

1979 LTD
-wood grain dash -electric antenna
-147,262 kms -original radio and tape deck and speakers
-351 clevland never been rebuilt -original car jack in case
-never tampered with -rear courtesy lights
-original engine in car with matching numbers -all LTD chrome moulds in very good condition

-vynil roof in immaculate condition -all original stickers still on car

-original ltd wheels -original spare wheel and tyre

-all LTD options -LSD differential

-all round electric windows -brown leather seats

-electric seats -full brown leather trim
-power steering -boot release
this LTD has been very well looked after and is in very original condition it has never had any bolts taken off any where on the car the only problem is
that there is a little bit of rust in the driver side gaurd apart from that it is very nice, it even has original spark plug leads and coil, to veiw the car
please call nick on 0418175124 or any questions to my ebay account. might end auction early due to advertisement else where. vehicle doesnt come with rego or rwc due to quick sale

Aulpgute · 13-04-2007, 03:26 PM

Hmmm, looks good. Did you see it in the flesh?

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 03:27 PM

not up close... just passing by... then saw it on eBay

I think a local shop owner drives it

Aulpgute · 13-04-2007, 03:31 PM

I'll see how the Sydney one works out first but will definitely remember that one. Do you think that buying a Towncar or Monarch over a standard one makes much difference in the desirability stakes?

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 03:36 PM

I guess it would... does anyone know the exact differences between them ?

Neeek · 13-04-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EFGTHO

I guess it would... does anyone know the exact differences between them ?

Paging Paull...

MAFIA · 13-04-2007, 04:03 PM

Aulpgute, have a look in Show + Shine thread and check out the Fairlane and LTD pictures section for ideas on what you want!!!

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neeek

Paging Paull...

yeah... where is His LTDness ?

Fairlane · 13-04-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aulpgute

Yep Fairlane thats the one. What are your thoughts on the price? To me if it is as goo din the metal as the pics it is good buying. I'm trying to avoid a resto if possible so hopefully the paint is ok

Well if it as good as it looks, i reckon 6.5g's might be a good starting offer and work from there, 8g's would be reasonable value i think if its in real good nick. As for the town car/monarch thing i check this site out. Silver monarch to the best of my knowledge had silver exterior, red interior and special badging- Towncar had option of a few colour and came with black leather interior (looks like vinyl and i believe also came with matching luggage set and umbrella (which would no doubt be long gone)

http://www.geocities.com/falconfacts/index.html

BTTB · 13-04-2007, 10:01 PM

I take it this is the Town Car version then ?

being a car from Bondi.... even though it looks to be in great Cond...

I'd be checking for Cancer very carefully