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It's always fun to cruise with the grandkids.

I did order a new 1970 Chevelle, 396 SS, 4-speed, Cowl inducted, Cortez Silver and black.2-dr hard top back in the day. Under $5000.00 and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Might even but two with those prices. $5K today would hardly buy the wheels and tires for a new 2020 Tahoe Premier today.

Not sure what it is either, but the picture looks staged. The dual drive sprockets on each rear wheel have no chains attached. That has to be one of the shortest wheel bases I have ever seen. Good luck with your search and thanks for posting.

Still dreaming Dave, that is why it is on my dream list. I have a 40 ft long garage with a pontoon boat and all of my sons toys around it. It is time to down size anyway. Mid engine corvette is in my sights right now.

I guess that I am stuck on early brass stuff. 3/4 of the 30's era beauties would not fit in the garage. My other choice would have been a 1912 Oldsmobile Autocrat and Limited. 706 cubic inches and 90 mph, the wow factor is there.

1914 Stutz Bearcat really perks my interest. My grandfather had one in the 1920's, but the photo did not do it justice. Beautiful lines just like the Mercer.

The top right hand side of the cylinder head and the brass plate attached to the front seat, passenger side, kick board are the only two areas that would have a serial number. The brass plate would have shown the model number and serial number. The metal parts making up the chassis would only have parts numbers as part of their castings for 1910. Many casting numbers carried over, or did not change from 1910 thru 1912. Maybe previous owners might be found. Good luck with your search.

Many years ago I also saw a young man dressed in fatigues driving with a bare foot on the steering wheel. Sitting high up in my Tahoe I could not see much else, so I started to report this to the highway patrol. At the stop light I could get a better view, and I could see It was a disabled veteran with severe disabilities. Luckily I did not report him. We owe these heroes so much. God bless them.

62 Corvette wheel cylinder right after I opened the "made in China" package. Where the hose fitting was suppose to screw into the cylinder, the hole was there, but the threaded tapping was not made. Checked the other three cylinders and they were all the same way. The vendor got a call and his inventory showed the same problem. I was the third shipment from him, but he had not heard from the other two buyers. He made it right, and found another source, so no hard feelings. Not the first time that ran into inferior machining. Can't be too careful these days.

The Cadillac is sold. Thanks to all that responded.

Very nice. Always liked the center door model. Best of luck with your sale.

Thanks for all of the comments. I did not want to air past experiences concerning sales or negotiations that went wrong, I intend to present a fair price and accurate description for a rare auto that needs a new home. In my research, the London to Brighton verification process is very costly and frankly, I was not interested in their process. I did the documentation state side. The price is what it is, based on the last 10 years of comments, both good and bad. I am open to constructive criticism, and I will answer all questions as accurately as possible. If I somehow offended some people in the past, I apologize. It is a different world out there, but we have the best hobby site on earth. Thanks again

Thanks Charley. And yes Ben, it was up for sale in the past and overseas deals did not pan out. So I backed off twice. Lesson learned. Values have been all over the place in the last few years so I thought that I would try it again.

Original 1904 B Rear Entrance Tonneau. I have a copy of the build sheet from the Cadillac Motor Car Company and the auto was shipped on 6-13-04 to the Theo. Jonas dealership in Milwaukee, WI.. The motor number, model number, selden patent number, body style, and rear axel ratio all match the specifications. The auto is not 100% complete, it does need a steering wheel, wheels need rebuilding with new tires, wiring, coil, wood body repair, interior (some there for patterns), drive chain, basically a total restoration is needed. The engine is free but never run. This auto has been in storage since the late 1970's and is pretty much like I bought it in 1973. I have all four fenders (not shown on photos). Auto is located in Bloomington, MN. Not listing on E-$$$, Craigslist, HCCA or the ECG at this time. Thanks Asking $38,000

Very sad news. Condolences to the family.

Wow, absolutely stunning.

It's a 1926/27 Box

Thanks for the response Matt, I have the Cadillac Motor Car Company build sheet showing the license number (Selden number) and motor number with a shipping date 6-13-04 to Theo Jonas Dealership in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I looked into the identification process in England, but it was very costly and the auto is not restored and running, so I searched through the U.S. company build sheet verification.

What about an original 1904 Cadillac that needs a total restoration. It is 95% complete, not running, needs wood replacement, new wheels and tires, etc., etc.. The values have been like a roller coaster, but to the right person, it might be desired project. Some great comments from the previous posts, and I agree with the changing times and lack of interest by some age groups. Being in the early 70's age group I feel very fortunate to have grown up during an era of great change in the automotive industry. Those days may never return, but we can preserve what we had. No offense, but keep them original.

I live in MN. also, and the best and cheapest device that I have used was a five gallon pail with a small amount of peanut butter in the bottom. They will jump right in, but die trying to jump out. Had 10 dead ones in 4 days. Also had an old drop spreader that must have had some left over grass seed in it that worked very well. Went to use it in the spring and it was full of dead mice, no peanut butter, but the seed must have attracted them. I tried moth balls once, but that kept me out of the garage for months.

Picture of 1904 Cadillac Model B with the round front plate and rear step plate.

The round was also used on each side of the front seat on the1904, Model B, Rear entrance tonneau. The rear entrance in 1904 was in the center of the back body panel and did not use either style of plate. Franklinman is correct for the side entrance models.

Don't give up on young people not being interested in our hobby. There is plenty of interest, but look at todays prices compared to back in the day when us old timers could buy cheaply. Our interest was early 1900's to the '70s primarily. Young people today want '70s and newer. Your "A" is a fine auto and it would appeal to me, but I am down-sizing. A young collector maybe not so much interest. Your sale reminds me of a sale that I made a few years ago to a young man that was interested in getting into the hobby, but was lacking the funds for what I was asking. After getting to know him and making sure that the AACA and Model A club were in his sights I dropped my asking price by $2K and we both felt good about the sale. Less than $8K for a restored A is a good buy. If you can't help a young newcomer to the hobby, then you are in the hobby for the wrong reasons.

The early brass acetylene headlights were used by many auto manufacturers. They were accessory items in some cases, and in other cases they were part of the purchase price. I have had a few Grey and Davis lights over the years, but not a number 106. Cadillac used G&D lights for many years but the #106 is not one of them that I recognize. A picture with dimensions might help. The distance between the fork mountings would help. Good luck.

Sounds like a good auction, and it is in my back yard, but I refuse to stand there and bid against a computer. I would rather look at the person I am bidding against. Old school I guess.