1974 Chevrolet Impala

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    I think it looks good with that bamboo woodgrain. It would look good without it too though.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I'd drive it. Says the wrap can be removed easy.
    That rust spot looks like a BIG dime!
     
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    lol bottom of the dog leg not a dime . More than likely had the drivers rear 1/4 and the pass side when they redid it 20 years ago. Looks nice tho save for that crap wrap
     
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    Brown, ughhh. Wish it was blue, maroon, orange or any other color than brown. I hate the wrap, sharp car otherwise
     
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    It looks clean and solid and the minimum opening bid is not out there for what it is.

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    Surprised at no bids yet. Reasonable required opening bid IMHO.
     
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    I'd drive it! Minus the wrap of course!
     
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    Why the weak bidding? Opening require bid is not at all out of line.
     
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    Might be the wrap. Might be the photos. I don't mind the idea of bamboo wrap on one of these cars but 41-46 something year old wagons, aren't they already a niche in America with or without woodgrain except in demolition derbies? (Sorry, I like wagons too which is why I'm here.)

    This photo kinda hurt my eyes:

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    I'm sure it's the picture and not the car in this photo which bothered me, but still!

    It looks better in other photos:

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    Still, the bamboo... Is it just me or does it look a little bit too fake? Like, digitally made? A for effort, but come on... It's just that tiny percentage off from being well done. Make the bamboo a little bit lighter, less green and not so blurry. Or maybe I need to quiet myself and get a lesson in photography, specifically in regards to lights and darks. It's not my car after all, what am I talking about...

    Edit: The bamboo looks quite repetitive in the first photo I linked. Again, I like the idea of bamboo on one of these cars; it's just that this execution isn't what I have in mind. It's the meat and potatoes without the butter and, if you like, garnishes. Sorry, I just can't see it if I were interested in it; this bamboo would have to go.

    I nearly feel like that episode of the Andy Griffith Show where Aunt Bee made "Kerosene Cucumbers". I'm being as nice as I can here while still saying "Sorry but this just isn't it."
     
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    Bid to $5045 with reserve not met and two days left.
     
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    Ended at $5545 - no sale.
     
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    I meant 71-76, not 41-46. Sorry.
     
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    Solid car - certainly worth way more than the dirty green '74 that appeared today.

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