Comments on: The Story of California Phil & His 450SLC http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/ Covering the worlds greatest cars Sun, 06 May 2012 09:15:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: J http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2784 J Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2784 A few years ago I came across a couple of SLC's for sale in very nice condition for low to mid 4 figures with no hint that they would ever appreciate (sort of like the 928 & XJ-S), so its nice to hear they are appreciating.<br/><br/>I was in college when the SLC came out and to me it screamed OLD MAN and MID-LIFE CRISIS, but usually the SLC's I saw on the street were driven by high maintenance women or real old guys.<br/><br/>I wouldn't mind one now. A few years ago I came across a couple of SLC’s for sale in very nice condition for low to mid 4 figures with no hint that they would ever appreciate (sort of like the 928 & XJ-S), so its nice to hear they are appreciating.

I was in college when the SLC came out and to me it screamed OLD MAN and MID-LIFE CRISIS, but usually the SLC’s I saw on the street were driven by high maintenance women or real old guys.

I wouldn’t mind one now.

]]> By: Zarba http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2782 Zarba Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2782 The SLC was an interesting vehicle. With the extended wheelbase, it could actually hold 4 people, though the back was still cramped. <br/><br/>These are underappreciated classics, and will be rising in value as good ones (not subjected to all sorts of Miami Vice abominations) come onto the market.<br/><br/>I've always liked the lines, and these cars are still a bargian. The SLC was an interesting vehicle. With the extended wheelbase, it could actually hold 4 people, though the back was still cramped.

These are underappreciated classics, and will be rising in value as good ones (not subjected to all sorts of Miami Vice abominations) come onto the market.

I’ve always liked the lines, and these cars are still a bargian.

]]> By: Gunnar Heinrich http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2780 Gunnar Heinrich Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2780 I am, too ;-) I am, too ;-)

]]> By: gotleib1 http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2777 gotleib1 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/the-story-of-california-phil-his-450slc/#comment-2777 I've always appreaciated the 450 SLC and have been contemplating adding one to my collection. <br/><br/>Some of the pictures the rallyified SLC'S are amazing! <br/><br/>I'm guessing the SLC outlasted the trophy for the good ol' Stock Broker!<br/><br/>Gunnar: I'm loving 2008 on ADL I’ve always appreaciated the 450 SLC and have been contemplating adding one to my collection.

Some of the pictures the rallyified SLC’S are amazing!

I’m guessing the SLC outlasted the trophy for the good ol’ Stock Broker!

Gunnar: I’m loving 2008 on ADL

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