But I wanted to bring to the attention of the members my last near-miss before I connected with the right one. I do believe this is a solid car with some real advantages, at a decent price, and quite worthy to be considered by anyone looking for a '66. Here's the Craigslist ad:
https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/new ... 72035.html
According to what I heard from the owner, he is the third one, and the second did a lot of restoration. Paint, vinyl, and interior (leather) were redone and seem very good. The air works, and he told me there is some kind of newer stereo system in the trunk. He says the engine runs sweet and fine.
The major mechanical downside seems to be the instruments--the speedometer and gas gauge have quit. You'll note that it has the rare cruise control option, and I understand that worked too until the speedo went out, which amazed me. (I've been learning how complex those things are and I doubted there was one left working in the world!)
You will see that the car is parchment and emberglo. Whether it's a true Special Landau, I don't exactly know. The references seem to indicate that was a '65 only model, but yet I almost think I can read that phrase on some of the trim on this car.
The main reason I passed is partly not wanting to wade in on an instrument restoration, particularly that complex speedometer, and partly because I just couldn't quite warm up to the color combination. I wanted a brighter, cheerfuller--okay, maybe gaudier--interior color. (I guess you could say this one was too tasteful for me!) Just look how nice:
https://images.craigslist.org/00b0b_3NU ... 00x450.jpg
I'm already suffering what whatever the opposite of buyer's remorse is--I still partly wish I'd bought it.
