$7+ million for a car with torn seats and the steering wheel on the wrong side? The tires are probably worn out, too. But ain't it gorgeous, nevertheless. This one belongs in a museum for all to enjoy; like #103 and #104, a true piece of history. Brings back memories of the 1960's races and amazing wins. I even built a plastic model painted just like this one with the blue hood and white sides. ... View more

Another issue arose when cities were using a sand and salt mixture on the snowy roads in the winter. I remember growing up in Milwaukee how the sand would blast through the paint and the salt would start the corrosion. Milwaukee eliminated using this mixture after a while, but it's still being used in Colorado. Also thicker metal didn't necessarily mean no rust-through. I had a 1962 Ford Falcon with a side-ventilated trunk because both fenders rusted clear through. Nothing a patch job with riveted sheet steel and Bondo wouldn't cure (for a while). ... View more