LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!!!

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LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!!!

Postby 89ARIES » Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:36 am

AAAAACCCCKKK! I SPENT 5 YEARS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR. THE 83 CARAVELLE 4DR K-CAR IN CANADA DID HAVE E-CLASS TAILLIGHTS. STRONG MOTOR, BUT THIS CLUELESS SELLER ADVERTISES THE LAST FREAKEN SURVIVING 4DR CANADIAN CARAVELLE E BODY FOR 1983 AS JUNK. IF ONE OF YOU CANADIANS DON'T STEP FORWARD, HISTORY WILL BE LOST FOREVER. CHRYSLER ARCHIVES USA HAS NO BROCHURE, NO ACCURATE PRESS PHOTOS, NOTHING FOR THIS CAR WHATSOEVER!!!!!!

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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby K-CAR_WAGON » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:21 pm

Guy - its a 4dr, 2.6 motor (-), shows rust (probably extensive since its in Canada and the seller is essentially listing it as a parts car). Someone would probably have to dump alot of money into a car like this to fix it up to show condition. Its unlikely that this car will get saved. He would proably be lucky if he finds a buyer for the asking price. Ask the seller nicely for some additional photos if you want to document the car before it ends up going for scrap - instead of calling him clueless.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby 89ARIES » Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:32 pm

I did overreact, sorry. I have already started some correspondence with him. I also noticed later that yeah, it probably it is a rustbucket.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby dodgeariesguy » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:06 am

Its definitely a rust bucket, its a 1983 car in a region of Ontario that uses some of the harshest salt/sand mixtures in North America, I had a 1987 that was in terrible shape because of it. I saw this ad about a month ago but haven't acted because as the picture shows its not even worth the gas to drive there to document it. I probably live the closest of any member but I doubt there would be a coming together between me and the seller because of my work schedule. Sorry bout that.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby 89ARIES » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:25 am

Too bad. Nobody cares it seems. You should go out there and take pictures and document this car if you can. It is the last chance to at least
get some pictures before this car goes to the boneyard. You will never find another one ever again. The 1909 Kissel car is extinct. Also, I grew the club in Los Angeles by putting fliers on cars. You have to actively pursue the cars. Its extreme labor, but its the only way to grow as a club and save cars. Like I have
said many times, very few K-car people are really K-car nuts.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby MyDodgeDip » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:26 am

It is not the last one.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby 89ARIES » Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:58 pm

I hope not, but waiting five years, and not finding them, and then losing this one, doesn't fill me with much hope.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby MyDodgeDip » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:20 am

I hear ya, but there is always another one out there.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby 89ARIES » Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:05 pm

Yes, but if everyone takes that attitude, it will be too late. Chrysler Archives doesn't care. I think this may be the last chance. I hope I am wrong. Don't
know what else to do to save at least one example, short of buying the car myself.
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Re: LAST LAST 1983 CANADIAN CARAVELLE 4DR TO BECOME EXTINCT!

Postby nszotovich » Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:23 pm

I have seen a few Caravelles online that people have preserved well if not in showroom condition. A few will be saved. There are always barn finds that creep up.
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