The SAGA Begins - '66 300 Convertible

[Ripinator]

I decided to start a new thread concerning my recently acquired '66 300 convertible. From here on out, its gonna be less about "the deal" and more about fixing / restoring it. As with every restoration, it begins with an inspection and a test drive. I did the personal inspection two weeks ago, and yesterday I did a 400-mile test drive getting the car home from North Carolina.

Here are a few photos to chronicle the event:

Arrival at Lloyd's house to deliver my trade and pick up the 300:

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[detmatt]

You had me at "new thread"....

 

[Ripinator]

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I decided to start a new thread concerning my recently acquired '66 300 convertible. From here on out, its gonna be less about "the deal" and more about fixing / restoring it. As with every restoration, it begins with an inspection and a test drive. I did the personal inspection two weeks ago, and yesterday I did a 400-mile test drive getting the car home from North Carolina.

Here are a few photos to chronicle the event:

Arrival at Lloyd's house to deliver my trade and pick up the 300:

You had me at "new thread"....

I'm still working on getting the photos up. Stand by. . .

 

[saylor]

if you traded that pos white thing, hell ya.

I did a title for title trade once on a 68 cougar for an 85 CRX.. dude wanted a ricer and I wanted a hotrod. it worked out.

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice score!

Looking forward to following your progress on this beauty!

 

[Ripinator]

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I decided to start a new thread concerning my recently acquired '66 300 convertible. From here on out, its gonna be less about "the deal" and more about fixing / restoring it. As with every restoration, it begins with an inspection and a test drive. I did the personal inspection two weeks ago, and yesterday I did a 400-mile test drive getting the car home from North Carolina.

Here are a few photos to chronicle the event:

Arrival at Lloyd's house to deliver my trade and pick up the 300:

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The SAGA continues via US 29, SR 6, US 250, Skyline Drive and US 340:

 

[1978 NYB]

The SAGA continues via US 29, SR 6, US 250, Skyline Drive and US 340:

Wow! Very nice scenic cruise home!!!!

 

[Ripinator]

The SAGA continues via US 29, SR 6, US 250, Skyline Drive and US 340:

The last shot was at a Mc D's in Lovington. The rain had started to let up. . .

These next few shots will take us along SR 6 to US 250 and Skyline Drive:

It has been many years since I traveled along Skyline Drive. I had forgotten how truly beautiful it is. . .

 

[Ripinator]

The last shot was at a Mc D's in Lovington. The rain had started to let up. . .

These next few shots will take us along SR 6 to US 250 and Skyline Drive:

A few more photos along the way. Batteries went dead in the camera and the cell phone. Good thing the car didn't die too.

 

[tallhair]

Wow that's a beauty.

Mind if I maximize the photos in your posts?

 

[Ripinator]

Wow that's a beauty.

Mind if I maximize the photos in your posts?

Please be my guest. It is a bit of a struggle for me. . .

 

[tallhair]

Please be my guest. It is a bit of a struggle for me. . .

Will do

 

[Ripinator]

A few more photos along the way. Batteries went dead in the camera and the cell phone. Good thing the car didn't die too.

Finally arrived at the Garage Mahal last night at about 8:45 PM. Left NC at 11:30 AM. A mighty fine road trip that went unexpectedly pretty well. I'll post a few comments about the small troubles I did have, however, in another post.

 

[The Horvaths]

Nice car! Thanks for the updates.

 

[Ripinator]

if you traded that pos white thing, hell ya.

I did a title for title trade once on a 68 cougar for an 85 CRX.. dude wanted a ricer and I wanted a hotrod. it worked out.

Sounds like "The Right Car and the Right Deal" to me. . .

 

[tallhair]

OK I'm caught up with you on the pics. I'm looking forward to reading more abou the drive and the garage mahal.

Is there a thread for the garage? Seems I remember something like that a while back but not sure if same one

 

[detmatt]

Wow, just incredible! I'm lovin that car and the drive looked fantastic too, definitely the right choice!

 

[66sptfry]

Great car

 

[Ripinator]

OK I'm caught up with you on the pics. I'm looking forward to reading more abou the drive and the garage mahal.

Is there a thread for the garage? Seems I remember something like that a while back but not sure if same one

Oh yes ! There is a Garage Mahal thread. . . Try this link: The Garage-Mahal

 

[300rag]

Great car and a seemingly good ride home.