I remember going to Huntington Beach Chrysler Plymouth in 1971 with Dad . . .

Feb 16, 2021,15:52 PM
 

. . . and seeing dozens of eye-poppers.  When we came to the lime green Hemi 'Cuda, my eyeballs must've been wide as saucers. 

Dad noticed my interest, as all good Dads do.

When the salesman came up, he said, "What can I do for you, sir?"

Dad points his thumb at me: "He wants that one," eyeing the Hemi.

The salesman took one look at my fourteen year old frame and said, "That might be a little too much for him, sir.  How about a Duster instead?"

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I am sooooo tempted right now...

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : February 16th, 2021-13:41
My all-time favorite affordable car is currently on BaT... 1971 Intermeccanica Italia Coupe photo credit: Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com I don't know what about it makes it one of my favorites--at any price; perhaps it was sitting in one when I was...  

Is the paint original?

 
 By: myles721 : February 16th, 2021-13:45

I LOVE the paint...

 
 By: myles721 : February 16th, 2021-16:01
Very Lambo.

I have never seen one in the metal

 
 By: VinnieD : February 16th, 2021-14:03
So coming across one that is for sale must be irresistible ;-)

It really is hard to resist but resist I must if I want to remain happily married! I've only seen one in real life once and that was in the '70s.

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : February 16th, 2021-14:15
At that time, even though I had no money, I tried to convince the owner to sell it, figuring I could beg my dad for a loan. It was being stored in a local mechanic's garage and had been there for a couple years. It needed some work though not much.. I've ... 

I remember going to Huntington Beach Chrysler Plymouth in 1971 with Dad . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 16th, 2021-15:52
. . . and seeing dozens of eye-poppers. When we came to the lime green Hemi 'Cuda, my eyeballs must've been wide as saucers. Dad noticed my interest, as all good Dads do. When the salesman came up, he said, "What can I do for you, sir?" Dad points his thu... 

Definitely not a correct restoration when you check out all the photos but nice enough for a driver, which would be fine with me.

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : February 16th, 2021-15:13
My 356 has risen in value over the years to the point where if it goes up much more I'll be afraid to drive it. And I don't want that!

My 356 has been incredibly reliable for the past 20 years but I believe the Italia would be equally reliable, being fitted with an old-school Ford 351 V8.

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : February 16th, 2021-15:07
As far as affordable, they usually sell for about the same as 356C coupes in similar condition, so it may be expensive for a toy that would rarely be driven, but not unrealistic. I know if I were able to convince my wife to let me buy it she would make me... 

That what I said to myself last week

 
 By: cazalea : February 16th, 2021-16:41
As I was under my 2-year old truck ...  

This is kind of green :)

 
 By: Humanist : February 16th, 2021-14:59

Anyway a nice car.

 
 By: brauner : February 16th, 2021-17:46
And very 70.

I thought it was a 70's Corvette

 
 By: Mostel : February 16th, 2021-18:36
Never heard of and definitely never seen this car... regarding a happy marriage... a loving wife can be very understanding of a man's 'weaknesses'... providing it is for cars and not flesh... BUY IT IF YOU LOVE IT.

go for it

 
 By: jerry6 : February 20th, 2021-13:39
looks great i can understand you wanting it , i wold sure like to have one what's not to like about it ?