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Historic cars aren't just for museums: Darius traveled through Sweden in a 1976 Cadillac
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Historic cars aren't just for museums: Darius traveled through Sweden in a 1976 Cadillac

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lithuanian man named Romutis Liaudanskis showcases his 1967 Lincoln convertible, a rare model in the Baltics.
  • Liaudanskis, a collector of vintage cars for five decades, restored the car himself, focusing on its electrical system.
  • The car is frequently requested for events like weddings, though Liaudanskis sometimes transports it via trailer for longer distances due to its 7.6-liter engine.

Romutis Liaudanskis, a resident of Telลกiai, Lithuania, proudly displays his 1967 Lincoln convertible, a unique vehicle he acquired from an American auction. This rare, four-door convertible is the only one of its kind in the Baltic states, with a two-door version also existing.

From the capital of ลฝemaitija.

โ€” Romutis LiaudanskisResponding to a question about where he traveled from to attend the exhibition.

Liaudanskis, who has been passionate about vintage cars for about fifty years, considers this Lincoln possibly his last historical vehicle. He restored much of it himself, particularly the electrical components, describing the car as a "drowned" vehicle that required significant attention. He humorously notes that both women and cars need attention, but the key is having something to drive.

I don't know how else โ€“ only in ลฝemaitian.

โ€” Romutis LiaudanskisWhen asked if he understood the ลฝemaitian dialect.

The car's 7.6-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine makes long-distance travel impractical, so Liaudanskis sometimes uses a trailer for events like a recent trip to Kฤ—dainiai. Despite these challenges, the Lincoln is in high demand for various events, including festivals, functions, and weddings. Liaudanskis jokes that the spacious car can even accommodate a mother-in-law, alongside the newlyweds.

You know, both women and cars break down โ€“ you need to put your finger in.

โ€” Romutis LiaudanskisJokingly answering a question about how often such cars break down.

He admits that while he enjoys driving the car, he sometimes has to decline invitations due to its demanding nature and his busy schedule. The car's popularity ensures he has plenty of opportunities to share his passion, even if it means occasional reliance on a trailer for transport.

If I were to drive such a car from Telลกiai to Kฤ—dainiai, the last coat of the journey would take it.

โ€” Romutis LiaudanskisExplaining the impracticality of long-distance travel with the car's large engine.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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