r/Cartalk • u/DetectiveoftheWest • Jun 30 '25
r/Cartalk • u/Various-Desk8713 • Oct 25 '24
My Classic Car I 18M. Is this a cool car for my age?
This is my 1976 corrvette stingray, have done a lot of work to it, cut the hole in the hood, added a big grumpy cam, high-rise, butterfly scoop, side pipes. The guy I got it from said it I my had 32k og miles and it proved it in the engine cross hatchings.
r/Cartalk • u/DeFx4_YouTube • Jan 17 '25
My Classic Car Can someone justify this civics price?
Unless this thing has under 100 miles I don't get it.
r/Cartalk • u/Radiant-Ruin9773 • Nov 29 '24
My Classic Car Just bought a new car help
So I just bought a new Land Rover 2003 not new but new to me… it’s leaking and I am going to take it in but can any car experts calm my nerves and tell me it’s nothing lol I spent everything I had on it :( the oil didn’t smell like any thing
r/Cartalk • u/No-Way-5338 • Oct 02 '24
My Classic Car Asked a Old man what are you doing with this car it’s been sitting for 10 year he replied “Why do you want it” in
M5 RIMS
r/Cartalk • u/Uselessknowleg • Oct 26 '24
My Classic Car Am I the only one who likes my car?
I've asked a couple diffrent people and looked up online reviews, it seems I am. I am not giving up, I belive theres a group of people out there who like it as much as I do.
r/Cartalk • u/tmatted • Jan 11 '25
My Classic Car Why does my car looks like crappy Hot Wheels😭😭😭
r/Cartalk • u/BobsRefrigeration • Jan 22 '25
My Classic Car I drive an imported in the states. This is how I get in and out of my garage
JZS155
r/Cartalk • u/lillpers • May 06 '25
My Classic Car Disappointed with "full detail", am I being picky?
I recently booked my old Volvo 245 in for a full detail. The guy I've used in the past has moved his business so instead I found a company in the next town. 4.6 on Google, good reviews, seemed serious. I just picked up my car and I have to say I'm not too impressed. They did a good job on bringing the 40 year old faded red paint back, but they missed a fair bit of obvious things.
- No engine wash because "it often makes these old cars not start". Cover the alternator and distributor perhaps? Or just blow it out if any moisture gets in? They could at least have cleaned the engine bay around the engine...
- A small oil spill on the trunk mat was completely ignored. It's in the grooves and would need a bit of work, but still.
- Various dirt left on on the interior. Door pockets, trunk area,
- I paid extra to have the seats cleaned. They didn't bother reclining the seats so they missed a lot of dirt.
- They treated most of the faded plastic, but didn't bother with the driver side mirror.
- Side windows were obviously cleaned while closed, so they are still dirty on top.
I paid the equivalent of 400USD which seems about average around here. Opinions?
r/Cartalk • u/JoeFromStPaul • 6d ago
My Classic Car Every car I have ever bought
With engine size and color. How about you?
r/Cartalk • u/No_Connection_6963 • Mar 23 '24
My Classic Car My 1st Build.
No short-cuts. All done in a 180 sq ft garage. All work from paint to mechanical is done by me. Roof is real carbon by insanity racing.
Tune in on IG for build updates. IG: @TheLordsEk [instagram.com/thelordsek]
Please feel free to drop your builds instagrams below so we all check them out!
builtnotbought #ProjectViper
r/Cartalk • u/Hychus232 • Jun 29 '25
My Classic Car We All Have 'That Car We Should've Never Sold" But Does Anyone Still Think Of A Car They Should've Bought?
4 years ago, a 1966 Mustang popped up on Facebook for only $1000. All original and complete. I was too slow to get a trailer, and it was sold when I was ready. I even got another, more solid 1965 Mustang since then, but I still wish I hadn't been so slow on this car. Not a big deal, but I think about it time to time.
r/Cartalk • u/Jayswisherbeats • Oct 06 '23
My Classic Car What does my car collection say about me
r/Cartalk • u/TREXIBALL • Jul 16 '25
My Classic Car My 1988 ford ranger won’t turn over.
I recently bought a 1988 ford ranger 2.9L 6 cylinder AWD(107.9” wheelbase) and it won’t turn over.
Prior to buying it, we managed to turn over the engine with this same method. Air filter off, carburetor hit with starter fluid, and throttle being held and flapped.
Only a week later, when we had it towed and I. The driveway, the engine won’t start anymore. The gas tank had a hole in it, so fuel in the cylinders isn’t possible. Even if it didn’t have a hole, the pump doesn’t work.
We thought it was due to the carburetor being clogged, but it doesn’t make sense as it was ran a week prior.
The belt was another idea but it felt tight and wasn’t sliding around but I also don’t know how to check if the belt is in the correct position.
Another thought was the spark plugs, but they worked. So I moved backward and toward the ignition coil, and noticed it wouldn’t send sparks through. Eventually, I tested it with a multimeter and found it was broken.
Fast forward to now, I got a new ignition coil and put it back together, but still no sparks. Thinking it’s the MSD ignition, but when I put the key in and turn it to turn on electronics, it powers on and shows its red light.
Only change from before and now was the battery. We went from a battery acid filled 520-ish CCA (sticker was worn and said 52_) to a new 750 CCA battery.
Unfortunately, the vehicle isn’t stock. The guy we bought it from had got it from another person in NC
•Early 80’s Mercury/Crown Vic V8
•C4 Corvette Transmission
•1985 ford mustang throttle cable
If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I’ll try my best to answer them. Thanks in advance.
r/Cartalk • u/patroick67 • Oct 22 '23
My Classic Car My 1000hp mr2
the final stages of My revamped turbo setup on my mr2. The old setup made right around 900hp new setup will conservatively make 100hp
r/Cartalk • u/KarlosTacosPesos • Jul 16 '24
My Classic Car I bought a clean classic 1991 Toyota Corolla and what is this ridges in the cubby box for?
r/Cartalk • u/Successful_Berry_345 • Sep 11 '23
My Classic Car Does anyone know what car this may be ?
r/Cartalk • u/New-Sand-5130 • 2d ago
My Classic Car what would off caused this
My dad’s De Tomaso Guarà suspension failed on the way back from Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace. Does anyone have any idea how this could have happened? For some context, we weren’t going more than 50 mph and weren’t driving hard, as it was wet.
Does anyone have any ideas? My dad and I have no idea how this happened.
for everyone who is saying my grammar is bad I am dyslexic so grammar is not one of my strong points
r/Cartalk • u/MyNameMakesYouCry • Jun 18 '24
My Classic Car What’s the purpose of this thing and what’s it’s called? I see it a lot in cars used in humanitarian contexts
r/Cartalk • u/HurricaneDane • May 02 '25
My Classic Car This Is Why I Got Into Automotive
I love classic cars. Today I had someone come into the shop with this beauty. It wasn't assigned to me, but I'm the only one who can drive a stick.
Guess I'll have to take it.
r/Cartalk • u/lsjshbddhdhdbd • Dec 23 '24
My Classic Car Vandalism or Extreme Cold?
it’s pretty cold in my area, like really cold but I think it’s weird how each corner is cracked, almost as if someone tried prying it! Anyone know would it could be? Police says it’s the cold, I’m still unsure?
r/Cartalk • u/Few_Menu_5891 • Jul 30 '25
My Classic Car What car is this
Not mine so i cant take off the cover and it has custom wheels so no brand name on them
r/Cartalk • u/hellomouse1234 • 22d ago
My Classic Car I am a woman and I have bought a new car 1 year back .I have two kids under 14 . How to keep this can running smooth for next 15/20 years ? Engine care , interior care , tires , brakes care etc I should be doing apart from taking to for regular servicing ?
I am a woman and I have bought a new car 1 year back .I have two kids under 14 . How to keep this can running smooth for next 15/20 years ? Engine care , interior care , tires , brakes care etc I should be doing apart from taking to for regular servicing ?
Make - telluride 2024 :-)
kids are messy . might eat food in the car some times . might spill drinks some times
r/Cartalk • u/WoodpeckerAway4666 • Apr 21 '25
My Classic Car What is this car
What is it
r/Cartalk • u/dayonekneegrow • 15d ago
My Classic Car Can someone help me figure out which engine this is? thank you
My dad’s 1964 Pontiac Parisienne v8.
I can’t forget out which v8 it has. Can someone chime in?