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AJ: This '40 Continental looks the way they did when they showed up at early LCOC meets in the 1950's-early 1960's. Check The Lincoln Continental by OCee Ritch, Copyright 1963 and vintage photos in the club publication "Continental Comments". Chromed spare tire covers, rear wheelhouses modified to a full-open or partially open configuration as this car, 'nosed' removal of prow trim. Most typically they had the smoky, under-powered, disappointing H-Series V-12 replaced by an OHV Olds or Cadillac V8 or hopped-up Mercury flathead V8. Interiors were reupholstered in shiny vinyl when the original leather and whipcord went bad. The tops replaced with poor-fitting pinpoint vinyl with wide plastic rear windows. The bodies for the 350 cabriolets and 54 coupes for 1940 were hand-built by long-time Lincoln body craftsmen from modified Zephyr stamping plus panel-beating forms in the old Lincoln K body shops as no volume dies were yet available. Low volume dies were built before the 1941 models enter production but still required a good deal of handwork to build, still a labor-intensive operation when that was still possible. Your dad's distaste for the H-Series V-12 Continentals ruining Caravans with far more capable, roadable Classics is well founded. Be thankful your Great Race experience wasn't in one! Steve PS: But yes, it is a lovely design!

Ron42Dodge: AJ, for his first car, had a '49 Plymouth P-18 two door Club Coupe which has the vertical B-pillar and the same body proportions as the four-door sedan, not the 1946-First Series 1949 Plymouth P-15 Special Deluxe Club Coupe with its angled B-pillar and close-coupled proportions. The former is the very definition of frumpy and dumpy, the latter the most attractive model other than the convertible and station wagon. Why designers did that to the 1949-'52 Plymouth two door club coupes when the DeSoto/Dodge/Chryslers got a continuation of the prior Club Coupe configuration is a mystery. The 3-passenger Plymouth business coupes have the cache because of their funky proportions. All the 1942 Mopars got interesting frontal styling, the DeSoto the most Streamline Moderne followed by the Chrysler. Dodge is the stateliest and elegant, the Plymouth rich and impressive for a low-priced car. Of that 1941-First Series 1949 body series, the most attractive for me are the four-window town sedans which only Dodge offered postwar. The town sedan body style was developed in response to the highly successful 1940 GM Torpedo C-Body which swept the industry as the time, only Ford didn't respond. By the production numbers, Mopar buyers weren't as style conscious, resisted paying the additional $50-$60 more for the town sedan over the six-window sedans. My ideals would be a fully equipped 1941 Chrysler Crown Imperial C-30 Special Town Sedan or a 1942 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander town sedan with the blue-green plaid interior or a 1942 DeSoto Custom Town Sedan with the Fifth Avenue interior option. Don't ask for much, do I? Steve

There are a few pictures of a stripped-to-the-shell 1942 or 1946-'48 Lincoln club coupe mixed in. If this is legitimate, it's a great opportunity to get a Super Eight 160 touring sedan. This 1803 model shares the same body and 127" wb chassis with the 120 but has the nine-main-bearing 356 ci straight eight and more luxurious interior.

Jeff: You are allowed to have more than one '40's Chrysler New Yorker to enjoy... Steve

For Sale: 1942 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr Sedan - $26,000 - Shreveport, LA 1942 Chrysler New Yorker - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 1942 Chrysler New Yorker 4 door sedan. Restored to original 2012 – blue Straight 8-cylinder flathead engine totally rebuilt and detailed. Runs perfect. Fluid drive transmission, all gauges work, radio restored, vacuum wipers work. Excellent brakes and tires, no rust, spotlights and fog lamps very rare. Most vehicles built during WWII were only military vehicles. Located in Shreveport, LA. $26,000 Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: fa5c3971c4323b958605a42c6b9bd116@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1942 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr Sedan. The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1805-1942, Edited by Kimes and Clark states 7,045 1942 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr Sedan were built.

For Sale: 1951 Chevy Deluxe 4dr Sedan - Project - $2,000 - Northland Kansas City, MO 51 Chevy Deluxe 4 door - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: Clean title, project car, great solid car with lots of spare parts! odometer: 89103 Contact: Ed (816) 2-fourteen-8-3-nine-3 Copy and paste in your email: 374d2480afb0354d826daa8a4110c6ed@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1951 Chevy Deluxe 4dr Sedan - Project.

For Sale: 1940 Mercury Eight coupe - $27,500 - Overland Park, KS 40 Mercury Eight coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: VERY NICE old school Merc! It has the flathead V8 and it runs amazing, starts right up every time. Jump right in it and drive it. This car was previously owned by a Ford parts department manager and anything that ever needed replaced was replaced with OEM FORD parts. Car is very correct and well put together. You can definitely tell that this car was pampered! Body and paint are in VERY GOOD condition, no rust, no dents. Interior is in good shape. Engine bay is very nice and correct. Let me know if you have any questions. odometer: 90000 Contact: call or text (785) 9-7-nine-0-0-fifteen Copy and paste in your email: ba099cf7d8523c1193cda4d48ad8cd50@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this For Sale: 1940 Mercury Eight coupe - $27,500 - Overland Park, KS The Cars of Lincoln-Mercury by Dammann and Wagner states 16,189 1940 Mercury Eight coupes were manufactured.

Not three miles from here, a yellow and white '60 Thunderbird hardtop sets at a fellow's body repair shop. At a distance the car looks nice but take a peek in the front wheel wells and see there is no ends left of the box units! Even worse when one gets down and looks underneath at it in detail. The car could contribute nice chrome, a good interior and glass to a solid Western body but as it sets its a total loss.

1958-'66 Unibody Thunderbirds are another FoMoCo series to check carefully for structural rust damage. Once the box units open up from rust, it's nearly impossible and hideously costly to repair.

Here's a better look at the Renault town car Jorge Amado posted:

This 1970 AMC Ambassador commercial with a young Robert De Niro. It's given me two great lines spoken by the mother to use anytime friends or family get a new car: "Joey! You need such an expensive car?!? and "Joey! So fancy!!!"

The 1941 110 instrument panel is mahogany finish with the center panel a tan plastic which being susceptible to sun damage warps badly. This one appears better than most...

For Sale: 1965 Mercury Montclair Marauder 2dr Hardtop - $8,900 - Eagle, ID 1965 Mercury Montclair Marauder - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: PRIMARILY LOOKING FOR TRADES for 70s or older domestic cars.I've owned this car for just over three years. It has a newer battery, one-wire alternator, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, ignition coil, and a recently rebuilt Edelbrock carburetor. Runs and drives well. I repainted it last fall in its original color in single stage acrylic enamel (The roof was not originally white). Not a show car by any means, but it presents well for a driver.It's powered by a 300-horse 390 Z-Code engine and a Merc-O-Matic 3-speed transmission. I believe the rear gears are 2.76. The engine was likely either rebuilt or replaced with a 1966 or later unit given it's blue (The correct color for 1965 is orange).There's nothing beyond minor surface rust anywhere on the vehicle. The clock doesn't work (Do they ever?), and the temp gauge normally doesn't budge from "cold." The front driver's seat has some tears, but the back seat and headliner are near perfect. Could use new springs in the rear and a lower ball joint on passenger side (Boot is cracked). There are a couple blemishes on the inside of the windshield from where a glued rearview mirror broke off (It's on now), and I believe there's a moderate exhaust leak coming from the passenger side manifold. Contact: (208) 9-9-five-9-1-forty Copy and paste in your email: 3951bcb02a7636b780cdcb148a9f987d@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1965 Mercury Montclair Marauder 2dr Hardtop. The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975, Edited by John Gunnell states 9,645 of this model were built.

Bloo: I'd bet you'd enjoy this '41 Packard 110 business coupe once you had it sorted and dependable. The six is 245 ci, 100hp @ 3200rpm but more important 195 ft/lbs @ 1200rpm torque in a 3200 lbs car. Parts and service support and advice is excellent from multiple sources. Steve

Still Available, Price Reduced to $8,500: 8-30-2022: 1941 Packard 110 Business Coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) 1941 Packard 110 business coupe. Grew up in California, brought to Washington 25 years ago. Always been garaged. Been in the family since purchased new in Gilroy, CA from the “Jack W. Ronald” dealership. Minor surface rust on roof from wet surfboard! Original paint, original condition, never been touched. 92,000 miles. Original seat covers on front seat. Dash in good condition. $8500 Firm. Thanks Bill Contact: Bill (206) 9-four-8-two-6-9-4 Copy and paste in your email: 5292b4f8b0ac3379a031b50bfb2bccc0@sale.craigslist.org

Look on the bright side, articles such as this claptrap will deflect the interest of well-off clueless to invest their ill-gotten gains in whatever the next hot scam investment trend that comes down the pike...leave cars for those who truly appreciate them

I thought this old fellow looked familiar:

This poor '38 60 Special is just another worthwhile pre-war car condemned to become a resto-rod because of escalating restoration costs and ready availability of the same series in fine condition for less than the cost of restoring this example.

For Sale: 1958 Studebaker President 4dr Sedan - Project - $6,000 - Englewood, CO 1958 Studebaker President - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: I'm helping my customer sell this vehicle. It has been in the family for a very long time. She is old and needs some love. But not very far away from being a driver. Things it needs. Mechanical fuel pump, fuel tank repair. The threads pulled out with the drain plug. The tank is only about 10 tears old. The tires are duper old and dry.Good stuff just rebuilt the carb, new plugs and wires. She runs well. The brakes are solid. The vehicle is able to be driven around the block. However, will have to be towed home. feel free to call if you have questions. Contact: Brian (720) 6-seventy-7-4-2-six Copy and paste in your email: 6ac57af8200633ed82d235dbb195d618@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1958 Studebaker President 4dr Sedan - Project. The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975, Edited by John Gunnell states 3,570 of this model built.

Still Available, Reduced to $10,900 Price: August 26, 2022: 1936 Nash Lafayette - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: Original 1936 Nash Lafayette 2 dr. slant-back, no trunk with 40,000 miles. Need to sell, price lowered! If interested call Bob. $10,900. CASH ONLY, no checks!! Contact: Bob call or text: (320) 2-six-2-0-0-forty Copy and paste in your email: 8e14e124a9cb33ea8f3532461ef56161@sale.craigslist.org

For Sale: 1931 Chevy AE Independence 2dr Sport Coupe - $16,000 - Tyler, MN RARE 1931 Chevy AE Independence Sport Coupe - 3 Window - 2 door -... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 3 window - 2 door 1931 AE Independence Sport Coupe. Steel Frame. Quali hood ornament. Curved tie-bar connecting the headlights. Wire-spoked wheels. Front and rear bumpers. Mounted spare tires (2 front and 1 rear). New paint job. Original engine, new rear brakes. odometer: 48000 Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: 2faab88066973eb09e16d4bc3c95561b@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1931 Chevy AE Independence 2dr Sport Coupe.

For Sale: 1942 Lincoln Continental Coupe - $30,000 - Vining, MN - Still Available, Price Reduced to $23,000: 6-13-2023: See New Link Below: 1942 Lincoln Continental - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 1942 Lincoln Continental V12Restored in 1982. Show winner - National first place with Classic Car Club and Antique Automobile Cub.Completely authentic.Runs and drives excellent. new gas tank, fuel pump and carburetor.Newer Firestone tires.V12 engine3-speed with electric overdriveVacuum windows and antenna. AM radio.Correct wool and leather interior.Chrome is excellent.Paint has started to bubble.Very nice undercarriage and engine compartment. Contact: Webster Peterson (612) 8-zero-4-9-4-0-six Copy and paste in your email: 7a84ad5f184431609dcf14be2ff95fcf@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1942 Lincoln Continental Coupe. The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1805-1942, Edited by Kimes and Clark states 200 built.

For Sale: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr Hardtop, 413 V8, 86K miles - $7,900 - Cottage Grove, MN Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop 413v8 1964 - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop. Second family owned. 86k miles. 413v8 with the Pushbutton Transmission and the Squared off steering wheel, both were very cool period styles. Runs and drives good. PS, PB, Automatic, Original interior, radial tires, brakes all serviced, new water pump and belts. Please see pictures and give me a call if interested. odometer: 86000 Contact: Trace 612 two-4-5-4-four-9-7 Copy and paste in your email: 6e3cbca1a0df3d8b9898cb7edc6f880c@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1964 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr Hardtop. The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975, Edited by John Gunnell states 10,887 built.

For Sale: 1935 Ford Flathead 4dr Convertible - $27,000 - Arden Hills, MN 1935 Ford Flathead 4 door Convertible - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: Very Rare! Solid New Mexico car. Roll up windows, Juice brakes, 12volt, new tank, electric fuel pump, electric fan, stock radio, tuner, ash tray, locking spare, new hoses, new wiring harness, electric wiper, books, cover rebuilt generator. very solid body but could use fresh paint. Good tires. Clean title. Chrome good. Best offer. Located 10 minutes from State Fairgrounds. Contact: no phone listed Copy and paste in your email: 76bf701d1cde380080ab2864a0855249@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1935 Ford Flathead 4dr Convertible.

While your 1959 Monarch Mark II Spectre is largely unknown stateside, it is the Canadian production version of the American 1959 Mercury Park Lane. It would be rare to find trim items for Monarchs in the U.S. This Facebook group covers your Monarch as well as other Ford of Canada makes and models: Canadian Meteor, Monarch, and Frontenac cars, plus Mercury trucks | Facebook Good luck in your search for trim items and with your 1959 Monarch. Steve