I also shoot old houses, especially when they have such a fine paint job. And I shoot horses too, even if they aren’t old. But it helps when they make a nice juxtaposition to their background. The Mustang is one of the few newer cars that I can muster some appreciation for, even after several years of its existence. If there had been a current Camaro or Challenger there, you’d never have had the chance to appreciate this fine old bungalow.
Nice shot. And it also reminds me of the coming dread of selling my late-model black Mustang GT later this week…ironically so I can buy a house.
Thanks Paul. I think.
Green, purple and yellow? A little to wild for my taste but it is a cool old house for certain.
I had the pleasure of having a friend’s V6 Challenger for a day. I did like the seating position (classic muscle), the gunslit windows and windshield (YAY! hate big windshields), that retro row of four round gauges, and the fact that the parking brake is where it’s supposed to be (by the left foot), not in the middle. The other thing that I liked was that the frameless windows pulled up when you closed the door, nice touch.
That’s where the liking it part ended though. The steering was boosted in that horrible way that brought the variable assist memories from the early 90s Fords. I don’t think it’s electric – so was that the variable assist? There’s no subsitute for a good honest rack and pinion with no frills, in my book.
The brakes were overboosted as well, i just hated how intrusive they felt, and i didn’t drive any different from how i normally drive. The worst offense of all, though – the thing bump steered at 60 mph! She was only a few years old, so, really? REALLY?
I didn’t tell my friend any of this of course, lol.
I want one of those.
…not the house….
Nice house. I’m currently renting a craftsman style house and I love the way it looks from the outside, though it’s a very understated plain ol’ oak brown.
I’m trying to decide if the Mustang is a seriously understated GT (remove spoiler and badges), a 3.7V6 (newest V6 dual exhaust standard), or an old 4.0V6 with aftermarket dual exhausts. Nice looking sinister ride though.
Check the rear badge…it’s a Bullitt.
Dude, how big is your monitor?
+1
If only my eye for minute detail translated into something constructive, like a bigger paycheck…
The wheels are the big giveaway – Bullitt-specific. Plus debadging the front fenders is a bigger deal than you think – the “GT” logos are studded and you’d have to patch the holes. I’ve only seen a handful of 4.0s with duals – and I can’t believe anybody would have gone to the trouble adding the GT rear bumper cover, too.
Yes, I have no life. But I’m also intimately familiar with these cars. At least for a few more days until I sell mine.
Wheels are a telltale as well.
oops… didn’t see buick’s last entry.
Paul,
What are your thoughts on old houses that don’t have a great paint job and are scary underneath? Rotten sills and things aren’t exactly 16″ on center either….
Don’t ask. I’ve been dealing with this stuff for years. Anyway, I like the open wall look; gives it sort of a timber-frame appearance.
I’ve been working like a maniac the last two weeks renovating one of my little rental cottages, so the tenant can get in, and we can get out (on the road for a vacation). Looks like another day or so, but I’m getting a bit punchy…
That’s a beaut for sure but nothing that can’t be brought back to life. One of my properties was originally built to be a road side berry stand at the turn of the last century. In the 90 something years til I purchased it, it was subject to at least 8 additions and other modifications. For example there is evidence of the toilet being in at least 3 locations before it’s current. The lady I bought it from had owned it for over 30 years and her husband had done many of the additions. One of the many outbuilding projects he did was to build a garage. Since he and his wife were short and he apparently was scrounging materials the top plate was only 5″ x” tall. The foundation consisted of 2′ x 2′ concrete pads in each corner and the middle of each side. So most of the sill was on dirt or at/below grade concrete.
Scoutdude,
That property of yours sounds eerily similar to my grandmother’s old house. Originally a one bedroom cabin by the roadside, my grandfather added at least 6 additions to it, including a garage with attached workshop. He was all of 4′ 11″.
Thankfully in the actual house the lowest ceiling height after I did my addition/modifications, is 6′ 6″ or so. Before the dormer I built at the top of the stairs there was only about 5′ on the “tall” side.
And you can be pretty darn certain that permits and inspections were not a part of any of the work done to the house before I got it.
All I know is that Eugene hasn’t been hit quite as hard with the housing crisis as some cities. I’d like to buy a small house for my daughter to live in while she attends the U of O, but home prices still seem like they’re stuck in the year 2006.