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BTW, there is a 1950 Eight 23rd Series sedan kicking around New England that was fitted with a 356 ci engine, the largest engine in the lightest body, it also has overdrive. Probably quite a powerful driver.

Swap the rear bumpers side-or-side. please. The curved ends go to the outside.

Wonder how this Rambler would look if it was buffed-out and waxed?

...from the five-main-bearing 327 ci installed in all their other models except the low-line 200/Clipper Special. Apparently, someone thought because the outgoing 356 was a nine-main-bearing that another was necessary, though failed to notice a large displacement was in order too.

Oh, there is, for the 1951 Patrician, Packard created a nine-main-bearing 327 ci, which was installed exclusively in the Patrician sedans through 1953! Talk about creating an engine that was the equivalent of pi$$ing your pants in a dark suit! Other than a slightly higher horsepower rating, the difference in operation was imperceptible

Wixom was initially set-up as an exclusively unit-body assembly plant, the '58 Thunderbirds and Lincolns the only products planned to build there. The 1958 Lincolns were changed to unit-body construction specifically to fill out the volume in conjunction with Thunderbird. Lincolns were selling in relatively low-volumes throughout the 1950's, 1956-'57 the exception. Because there was still a mix of high and lower content Lincolns and Thunderbirds offered at the time, what might be shown in this image are Lincolns and Thunderbirds with little more than the minimum standard equipment built at a higher units-per-hour and lower labor content rate. Typically, higher optioned cars were built in groups to allow a lower cars-per-hour build rate and higher labor content. Unit-body construction was viewed as the wave of the future, and seem to hold promise for more rigid body structures at lighter overall weight. While those qualities have been realized in the age of computer modeling and digital analysis, sixty plus years ago, it was slide-rules plus a healthy dash of gut-hunches. As the proposed '58 Lincoln grew larger, the advantages of unit-construction diminished, resulting in heavier than comparably-sized Bond-on-Frame cars.

For those of us unfamiliar with the current costs, what would be the cost range to rebuilt this Stutz engine to be functional and dependable but consistent with preserving the overall originality otherwise?

No, For the 1948-'49 22nd Series, the Deluxe Eight has the 288 c.i. straight eight, the Super Eights the 327 ci, only the Custom Eights have the nine-main-bearing 356 ci straight eight. While the 288 and 327 were a new generation straight eight that was developed from the architecture and tooling of the 245 ci six, the 356 ci was the straight eight that came on line for the 1940 160 and 180 Senior models, such as your Darrin victoria. The 356 was the Custom engine through the 1950 23rd Series. The 359 ci was the one-year-only 1954 Senior series nine-main-bearing created by increasing the bore and stroke of the 327 ci engine. The 359 was created in an effort to remain competitive with the other luxury make V8's until the Packard V8 could be brought to market for 1955.

For Sale: 1959 Rambler Rebel V8 Super - $2,450 - Lee's Summit, MO https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/d/independence-1957-rambler-super/7197520647.html If interested, take a look first. your welcome to check it out. Parked at 28009 E Colbern Rd. , Lee's Summit, MO 64086, Close to Lake Lotawana Mo. Let him know JoAnna sent you! As-is, Great project car! The 1957 Rambler Rebel is credited for being the first factory-produced intermediate-sized high-performance car. Contact: call Robert with serious inquiries only... (816)-5-nine-9-one-2-5-nine Copy and paste in your email: None listed. I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1959 Rambler Rebel V8 Super sedan. Note: Although the seller states the 1957 Rambler Rebel was a high-performance car, this 1959 Rebel V8 has the 250 ci AMC V8, is essentially the V8 version of the Rambler Six. However, it would be an inexpensive entry-level car for someone wanting an older collector car, something for a young person to learn on.

For Sale: 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight 22nd Series Touring Sedan - $11,000 - Avon, OH https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/avon-1949-packard-deluxe-8-touring-sedan/7199046609.html 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan - good running and driving car. Previously owned by a longtime Packard collector. New carpets throughout the car. Paint was redone in the early 90's. Three speed on the tree transmission. $11,000. Contact: (440) 2-one-3-5-one-4-one Copy and paste in your email: 828c2b8225763553b14e35c5e1e74592@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight 22nd Series Touring Sedan.

The Standard Catalog edited by Kimes and Clark list a roadster for both the 1933 Continental Beacon Four ($355) and the Flyer Six ($450). Which model was pictured? I've only ever seen the art rendering profile of the Beacon roadster. I suspect this is an extinct model, given the low popularity of open roadsters by then even if they were rock-bottom priced. Has anyone identified another make that shared the Hayes bodies with the Continentals?

I suspect likely 108,400 miles, though appears to have had exceptional care, perhaps a chauffeur-maintained car. The original fabric driver's seat is unusual to find unless it was that or covered until recently.

For Sale: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham - 8400 original miles - $9,800 - West Hartford, CT https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-hartford-1966-cadillac-fleetwood/7198063654.html 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door, 8400 original miles, factory a/c power windows and locks, body is in great shape, frame has been repaired in 2 places, looks and runs great, Sold as is with a bill of sale Contact: phone calls only (860)-5-one-8-3-zero-3-one I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Note: Interested parties should investigate why the frame was repaired in two places, and if the reported low miles can be verified. Otherwise, if one wants to own the apex of 1960's Cadillac sedans, the 1966 Fleetwood Brougham is it. It is the only year that model received those broad walnut window friezes with the most luxurious interior that includes fold-down tables and footrest which began with the 1965 Fleetwood Brougham option on the 60 Special.

Pretty much can count them on one hand...

The molding suggest to me it was a 1929 Nash Standard Six Series 420.

Odd how a low windshield and top was acceptable on convertibles but not on closed cars of those times.

For Sale: 1967 Mercury Parklane Brougham - $9,800 - Milford, Ma. https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/d/milford-1967-mercury-parklane-brougham/7191700309.html Outstanding 1967 Mercury Parklane Brougham four door hardtop. This car has been loved and pampered for 53 years. Unrestored and super original. 410 4 barrel big block V8 with 330 hp. C6 automatic. Six way power seat, wood steering wheel and correct wire wheel hubcaps. Never any rust. Beautiful Turquoise mostly original paint. Gorgeous nylon cloth interior, it is as new. Perfect original vinyl roof. Runs and drives 100%. Nice chrome. Miles are 105,000. You simply will not find a better one! Contact: Call Jeff (508)-4-nine-8-5-7-8-nine Copy and paste in your email: 4505d613c9f43283b9119f37ece034ec@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1967 Mercury Parklane Brougham. Note: The 'breezeway' was a sedan with a conventional roof-line on which the recessed rear backlight retracted only two inches.

For Sale: 1950 Mercury Eight four door sedan - $8,500 - Central Square, NY https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/central-square-1950-mercury/7194776625.html 1950 Mercury 4 door, Suicide rear doors, Flathead v8, Three on the tree, 95k miles, Solid car that runs and drives, New tires, belts, and spark plugs, Original interior still has plastic on both seats, Very cool car, $8500 Contact: Call Mike (315)-6-five-7-two-9-two-5 copy and paste in your email: a77aff0c903c3e798f53cfb2a1ed6e34@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1950 Mercury Eight four door sedan. Note: One of the last, unmolested 1950 Mercurys, nicely-preserved original.

The 1973 Chevelle two door was the first 'Chivvy' my step-grandfather Dutch, a confirmed 'Chivvy man" hated. He had had a succession of 'Chivvies" from the 1930's on through the 1967 Bel Air sedan which he loved. But 1973 was the year he retired from machinist work, my Grandmother Mildred, a forceful person, decided they needed only one car. He'd always kept an older car for work/commuting. Off they went to Ryan Chevrolet to look at what was on offer shortly before the 1974 models were introduced. Leftover was a solid maroon plain-jane Chevelle two door coupe, a come-down in every way from the pretty metallic turquoise 30K miles '67 Bel Air sedan they had. But six years was six years, so it was time to trade cars. It didn't take long for them to discover to their dismay how lousy that Chevelle 305 ran with all the crude pollution equipment, with multiple trips to the dealer to try and make it run without hesitation and stalling. Dutch was of the generation that always still wore a hat in public, could not enter or exit that Chevelle without knocking his hat off. Worst, no vent windows, fixed quarter windows and no A/C made the interior hot and stuffy all summer. But worst of all, the cheap thing had no drip molding around the door windows. On a rainy day, the moment one opened the door, it poured in wetting the driver like he'd pi$$ed his pants! I wished I could tell you some of the things he said about that Chevelle. He even thought about trading it back in for their '67 Bel Air sedan, he was so displeased with that '73. Unfortunately, the Bel Air was already sold so they ended up keeping that miserable Chevelle until trading it for a '80 Malibu, which wasn't much better.

Marmon named this style "Longchamps". This Weymann body style was also called the "St. Cloud" on the Duesenberg J chassis. Note the fabric also covers the hood and its sides, which was Weymann's practice before they added the metal paneled option.

The sedan appears to have been a 1931 Studebaker Commander Model 70 Brougham. The coupe makes me think 1928-'29 Dodge Senior Six though that's just a hunch.

For Sale: 1931 BUICK Eight, Series 90, Model 96 Victoria five-passenger Coupe - $25,000 - Colchester, VT - Still available, same price, $25,000, July 2021: - Still Available, Same Price: $25,000, September 2021: See new link below. https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/colchester-buick-coupe/7195887058.html 1931 Buick 2-door, surprisingly good original condition for 90 years old. Straight 8 engine, 3-speed manual, 132" wheelbase. This was the "top-of-the-line" car for it's day. Nice chrome, wood-spoke wheels, tires. Original upholstery. Runs and drives well, no shakes, pulls, rattles. Easily cruises at 60. Has had one repaint over the years, overall great patina throughout. Even smells good. Has a great "gangster" look. Perfect for parades, weddings, etc. Easy restoration, or enjoy as is. Reasonable offers considered. Hoping to find a buyer who will appreciate the car as is. Contact: Please reply by text, (802)-9-nine-9-two-6-4-two, or email link. I don't answer calls from numbers I don't recognize, sorry. Thank you, Dave Copy and paste in your email: 8e04b16a8f30306e8d70f0b49c8eace6@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1931 BUICK Eight, Series 90, Model 96 Victoria five-passenger Coupe. Note: This is the top-line Buick Series 90 with the 345 cu. in. OHV Straight Eight.

For Sale: two 1962 Plymouth Valiant two doors, project & parts car, sold as pair - $1,900 - Middleburg, FL https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/middleburg-1962-plymouth-valiant/7188599770.html A pair of 1962 Valiants, blue car has a clean title, black one does not. both slant 6 push button cars. some rust on blue car needs floors/and interior. bumpers grill and trim are good. selling as a pair only. both cars somewhat taken apart but still roll. Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: 495eebad45cc33b59951968d53ebf287@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of these two 1962 Plymouth Valiant two door sedans, project & parts cars. Note: this is a good opportunity for a young person to buy an old car to learn repair and restoration on for a low price which includes a parts car to assist the restoration. A '62 Plymouth Valiant two door sedan would be considered far more 'cool' than a clapped-out Corolla for the same price.

For Sale: 1949 Packard Eight Deluxe - $7,500 - Awendaw, SC https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/awendaw-1949-packard-deluxe/7186548102.html This Packard is a 2262-9 Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan. 1949 Series 22 model/chassis 2211 equipped with a 8 cylinder (288 Cu.In.), 130 HP engine. Odometer shows about 49,XXX miles but had not worked for some years, repaired. The vehicle is a 6 passenger, four door, with a very large trunk area. Packard Body Color – Scheme H, Entire Car, Agate Blue, Metallic. Manual brakes, no power steering and no air conditioning. Electrical- 6 Volt DC, Positive Ground.Appearance included "ox-yoke" shaped upper grille; full-width, wraparound lower grille; a pair of simplified, vertical front bumper guards; and smoother, rounded body lines, often referred to as the "inverted bathtub" or "soap bar" look. Vehicle is mostly period correct with minor upgrades such as electronic ignition and radio which is now AM/FM (note that the radio is in the original radio chassis). Additionally the brake master cylinder and pads have been replaced. New battery. This is a fun driver vehicle with normal wear and tear. This was my dad’s car and he very much enjoyed driving and showing it off. All information is to the best of my knowledge. As is, as seen. Cash only. Vehicle is located in Awendaw, South Carolina. Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: d46f5d29578b37f09ea0e2c23ccb9f7c@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1949 Packard Eight Deluxe sedan.