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    A 1971 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham 4dHT. Black.

    A 1971 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham 4dHT. Black.
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    There are several Packard experts here that will...

    There are several Packard experts here that will soon chime in I'm sure. I did visit the Packard plant back in August but being alone I didn't go in. You shouldn't go in alone either. The structure...
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    It shocks me that anyone could prefer a Transit...

    It shocks me that anyone could prefer a Transit over an Econoline??!! Or maybe you are just a troll? The playing field isn't exactly level in protectionist Europe so by the time we have a US van...
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    So in your opinion unemployment equals to crime...

    So in your opinion unemployment equals to crime that has to be tolerated? Isn't this kind of thinking exactly why Detroit has so much problems and communities with more effective law enforcement...
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    It is truly sad to see the Econoline gone. At...

    It is truly sad to see the Econoline gone. At least they continue with the cutaways and larger chassis variants. While I prefer Dodge and Chevy vans over the Fords there is no doubt that the American...
  6. LOL, why not all the way to Canada, eh? I mean a...

    LOL, why not all the way to Canada, eh? I mean a zero tolerance on crime. I mean stuff like looting the Packard Plant and the Michigan Central Station might not be the top priorities for law...
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    Thank you Roger! Can't wait to get mine!

    Thank you Roger! Can't wait to get mine!
  8. Oh man...I am saying this again...Finland isn't...

    Oh man...I am saying this again...Finland isn't in any way a model country for me. So what is the point of bringing it up? I have been to Detroit only twice but I love the history and architecture of...
  9. I would highly appreciate it if Finland would be...

    I would highly appreciate it if Finland would be left out of this discussion. I have never mentioned it or indicated that Finland is doing something better than Detroit. In fact, I do not like at...
  10. Decline of Detroit, did it have to be this bad?

    Just wanted to ask you Detroiters if you have views on this. I understand that the diminishing tax base and problems created by it was a huge problem decades ago. But as I see it the major problem...
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    Zeyrek, if you scroll past my Chicago and Mopar...

    Zeyrek, if you scroll past my Chicago and Mopar Nationals pics there are hundreds of Detroit area photos in this three page thread...just to give you an idea of the area...
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  12. That is an amazing building! I sure hope it is...

    That is an amazing building! I sure hope it is being saved! Thanks for all the info and pics!
  13. One Shot, I hear you! Woodward Dream Cruise is a...

    One Shot, I hear you! Woodward Dream Cruise is a totally American thing that every one should see once in a lifetime, car nut or not. I did see a lot but I want to come back for more, Detroit is THE...
  14. Hi John, thank you for your interest and nice...

    Hi John, thank you for your interest and nice words. I think I can answer your question without local help. My bet is that you are talking about Hans Luedtke Auto Group [[www.hlpag.com) that is...
  15. Wow, that must have been quite a sight...glad...

    Wow, that must have been quite a sight...glad that is in the past, I bet a guy taking pics all over wouldn't have been very well received in those circles...
  16. Thanks everybody for the kind words...I will...

    Thanks everybody for the kind words...I will surely see the Ford mansions, Rouge and the Ford museum as well as the Gilmore Museum, next time. I had to leave something out as there simply wasn't...
  17. Uhh...had no idea that the place used to be (I...

    Uhh...had no idea that the place used to be [[I hope USED is the operative word here) a wise guy ang out...The Detroit Partnership? Care to share more, what was going down there?
  18. Glad you liked the pics! If anyone wants to add...

    Glad you liked the pics! If anyone wants to add some thoughts, photos etc please do so! Next time I really want to spend a few days driving around with someone who knows the history of the city, I...
  19. Greater Detroit area view through the eyes of a foreign car geek...

    Wanted to share some of the photos I took during my one week stay in the Detroit area. There are hundreds of photos if you want to scroll down past the Chicago area and MoPar Nationals part. A word...
  20. I would rather say that the floor switch was...

    I would rather say that the floor switch was moved to the column because of cost cutting. Just like other good basic features of a car, vent windows, color-keyed interiors, rear wheel drive etc etc....
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    I just found this thread and I find it very sad....

    I just found this thread and I find it very sad. I am from Finland and I would LOVE to be in Zeyrek's shoes. Being a history and automotive buff the Detroit area is maybe the number one place in the...
  22. Interesting views. So much has changed since the...

    Interesting views. So much has changed since the days when driving an import in Hamtramck was a no-no. I am not even American but I had tears in my eyes after seeing the Super Bowl ad. If people...
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    Great vid, thanks for sharing!!! A few years ago...

    Great vid, thanks for sharing!!! A few years ago I found and bought back the 1966 Rambler American I spent my early childhood in, 1967 to 1974. Not exactly a big block Impala SS but the same kind of...
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    Thank you for the excellent photos! I witnessed...

    Thank you for the excellent photos! I witnessed crews working on the Depot in August and kept my fingers crossed that this would mark the new beginning of the fantastic structure...looks good so far!...
  25. Having read the writings of this man in a major...

    Having read the writings of this man in a major Finnish newspaper I would not trust a word he writes. He has a very far left political agenda. I don't know his book nor would I support him by buying...
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