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1949 Dodge - $16,000 - Westland MI.
neil morse replied to Lahti35's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
Looks pretty nice. Video won't play, so I can't offer an opinion on the coffee grinder! -
1936 Buick Special 40 Series - $35,000
neil morse replied to Leif in Calif's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
This car is pretty close to me so I would be happy to check it out if anyone is interested. Price seems about double what it should be, but owner/seller looks friendly and obviously has some interesting stories to tell about the cars of Lucas and Coppola. It's a little odd that the owner/seller is referred to in the third person in the ad, but it would be an entertaining field trip for me to drive up to Novato in my '41. In fact, maybe I'll just do it anyway even if no one asks me! 😄 -
1957 Cadillac Fleetwood $26,000
neil morse replied to deac's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
Went "threw" everything -- including adding tail light lenses from a '59! -
1949 Mercury convertible, not mine.
neil morse replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
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Here we go again, and again, and again. The reason there are so many of these great '40's MoPars around is that they are truly bullet-proof! If they are well cared for (and this one seems to have been exceptionally well cared for), they will continue to deliver mile after mile of trouble-free comfort and enjoyment. The price on this one seems a bit on the high side, but on the other hand, the level of original preservation appears to be on the high side as well. As long as you like green, you can't go wrong here! I know @Jeff Perkins / Mn will agree with me.
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As the owner of a '41 Super, I have to say that this looks like a very nice car at a very fair price. I compliment @oldbuicks55 for providing such a thorough and honest description of the vehicle, warts and all. I think this would be a great buy for someone who wants to get into the hobby for not too much money and has the skills to do the kinds of jobs mentioned by the seller. The paint and chrome still look very sharp, and these are very reliable and comfortable cars once they are sorted mechanically. I hope it finds a good home!
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My family had one of these when I was growing up, except it had the 6 cylinder engine and three-on-the-tree. Let's just say my Dad was very "frugal!" 1959 was the final year for the little flathead 6 -- I always thought it looked odd sitting in that sleek "Forward Look" body. But my Dad had bought a V-8 Plymouth wagon in '55, and it threw a rod four years later stranding him on the side of the road. He became convinced that the V-8 was "unreliable," and insisted on the 6 for the replacement.
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Things get very repetitive around here because people keep posting the same photos over and over again. But we have previously reviewed the story behind this plate. It belonged to James M. Curley, long-time Boston mayor and one-time governor of Massachusetts. Here's the story of how he got it: https://www.jphs.org/people/2005/4/14/james-michael-curley-and-the-5-license-plate.html#gsc.tab=0
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1932 chrysler CI Sedan - $3,000 (Sheridan,wy)
neil morse replied to kar3516's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
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I guess we never get tired of Rita and Liz -- why should we? They've appeared here several times!
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1949 Dodge Coronet - $10,500 (Springfield KY)
neil morse replied to Reynard's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
You are correct, Bloo. Chrysler used the most confusing nomenclature possible for its transmission choices in the late 40's/early 50's. Many people understandably misuse the name "Fluid Drive" to refer to the transmission. As you say, "Fluid Drive" actually just referred to the fluid coupling between the engine and transmission. Almost all the cars (and definitely all the Chryslers) had the M6 semi-automatic transmission, which was called different names depending on the make ("Presto-Matic," "Gyro-Matic," "Tip-Toe Shift"). But some cars had a regular 3-speed transmission behind the fluid coupling. This seems like a very nice car, but I agree that the transmission issue, whether "minor" or not, should be repaired by the seller before the car is put on the market. -
1940 OLDSMOBILE SERIES 90 SEDAN - $15,995
neil morse replied to Leif in Calif's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
Looks like a really good deal -- new for 1940 "C" body, shared with Pontiac, Buick, and Cadillac. Same body as my '41 Buick -- very roomy and comfortable. I hope it finds a good home. -
Wow, that's pretty sad. I would try McMaster-Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/