I don't think their record for reliability is all that great. I think the tranny is the weak link.
If I had to buy a us car of that era it would maybe be a big rwd ford lincoln merc or gm.
Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]
..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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