cjmarzoli

I checked the brochure and the air suspension was indeed listed as standard on the 1987 Continental. So this one is either working properly or has been replaced with a conventional system already. Both the Continental and the Mark VII were based on the Fox platform so used essentially the same system.

Looks like a decent vehicle for the money. Its a rare bird! Unfortunate color choices. Brown is particularly putrid. I would repaint the brown parts black, along with the lower body reveals, and call it a day. https://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/milton-mills-1930-erskine/7701962034.html 1930 Erskine [studebaker] in storage for 20 plus years PHONE CALLS ONLY 603-986-9503 PHONE CALLS ONLY sold with Bill of Sale

Correct, could be from any series 1931 Buick, they all looked the same. Statistically it's probably from a 50 or 60 series as far more were were produced. It's in rough condition and missing its top wood grain garnish trim.

Yes it was very problematic. I believe you can retrofit conventional shocks and springs. The fact that this is a fairly lightly optioned example and it is currently NOT sagging leads me to believe either it is not equipped with the self leveling OR it has already been retrofitted. Ones where the system has failed look "slammed" like low riders!

Seller's math is off. Its 98 years old. People seem to think once something hits 100 years old that it's value triples. If he took a zero off the price it would be a good deal. Can't see it bringing more than $7500 on a good day. And I doubt that paint is original. The interior may be, but I guess it isn't nice enough to bother taking any pictures of.

Not too surprising given the price.

Seems like a lot to work with for under 10k. You could buy the pair, get the sedan on the road as a "driveable dream" and probably sell the Phaeton and cover the cost of the entire package.

Seems like a lot to work with for under 10k. You could buy the pair, get the sedan on the road as a "driveable dream" and probably sell the Phaeton and cover the cost of the entire package.

Agree on the wheels but IMO they look way nicer WITH the skirts.

Now we can see what the driver's side looks like. Worse than imagined. This guy hauls it from NJ to VT and asks the same price the last guy? He must have gotten it for significantly less than asking price. Love how he talks up the totally incorrect circus wagon paint job. I bet it won't sell so quickly this time.

It’s a good question, there are surely some but not many. Another related issue is how many previously known prewar cars have now been “lost” again? If you look at pictures of car show from back in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, there are tons of pre 1940 cars on display that were on the road at that time. You go to a car show in the last 30 years and none of those cars are there. The show field NOW looks like the spectator parking lot would have looked at those shows in the 60’s and 70’s. Where did they all go? I know, sadly, that a good number of them have left the USA for other countries but surely there are many still extant here that are squirrelled away in garages. They have to be as they simply didn’t disappear or get scrapped. I’ve been of the opinion for the last 15 years or so that the owners of these cars will age out, pass on, and these cars will be divested on the marketplace, resulting in a relative “glut” of prewar cars on the market and a consequential drop in market values. But it has not happened yet. There are so few of these cars on the market that the prices have remained relatively stable. There are still many prewar cars in the hands of folks in their 80’s and 90’s. Sooner or later those cars are going to hit the marketplace, right? I hope so because I’ve been looking for one for the last 15 years and am still looking!

Can't believe those wheels are road legal. Nice seat covers, that's the only nice thing I can say!

Yes that was a factory option 2 tone paint scheme which was quite popular, and its gorgeous! Agree hood is off. Looks like hinges may be bent or need adjustment.

That's a fascinating history, AdaminNH! So in your opinion, the car has only been detailed since you saw it? Dealers buying cars on BAT and trying to make a buck (or double their money!) is not a great business proposition in general. As stated, BAT results are usually market value or OVER market value for cars. There are some bargains on pre war cars on there if you hit it right though.

Purrs pretty nice! Surprised to see its an OHV engine. Plenty of character on this one. What's it worth?

Did you talk to the actual owner or the grandson who posted on FB? I noticed the price went back up again and was bemused. He's going the wrong direction. Seems like whenever someone wants to trade, they are expecting to receive a vehicle more valuable than the one they currently have.

Best looking Chrysler of the '50's! Great colors. Looks solid. I would keep it original as a survivor car.

There was a story about this car in Hemmings Classic Car magazine a few years back. Only "x90" series cars were Ambassadors (until the 1960's that is). As established, this is an 80 series car. It was known as the "Special Eight" in the 1932 second series (which this car is) and the "Advanced Eight" in the 1933 1100 series. Colors are over the top and incorrect (ad states they are factory correct- that is a laugh!) and should not have two toning on the fenders. Seller clearly does not know a lot about this car. Here is the article excerpted on the internet. they are calling it an Advanced Eight here and stating it has the 133" WB and the larger engine. But the body plate clearly says "1083". Has this car been mis identified all these years? https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1932-nash-advanced-eight

All incorrect in terms of color and such but if it's turnkey, running driving car, its a steal!

Wow! Never heard of these. Learn something every day. Doesn't look like they would evacuate built up heat very well.

Sounds like its on the buyer, like it almost always is!

Yes, Nash offered OHV engines (both 6 and 8 cyl) standard on their upper end models starting around 1928 I think. They also continued to produce both flathead 6's and flathead 8's concurrently. Most of the OHV engines were also Twin Ignition (2 spark plugs per cylinder).

Not mine, no affiliation. Beautiful 1936 Ford phaeton four-door convertible. Has 1939 juice brakes very very clean car, V8 motor. Has been off the road for a number of years, currently runs. Comes with everything, and is a beautiful example of a Ford from that era. deal? https://www.facebook.com/share/kFthGcZHnGkq12wg/?mibextid=79PoIi

Basically any color car other than black would have been a two tone. Nash usually had different "standard" 2 tone schemes for each model and body style. The club library should have the info. I believe you could custom order any "stock" color scheme on any model for extra charge. Most of them were fairly subdued. Browns, greens, maroons, grays. Usually with cream pin striping.

Agreed. I don't know why anyone buys Model A's when you can get much superior cars for the same or less money. You should join the Nash Club of America- its a great value and you will get access to a wealth of information.