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6 hours ago, jeff_a said:
It's possible it's already sold, or bogus, but I picked up an obscure collector car sales publication yesterday, with an ad for a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe in ON. No photo, no mention of engine, claims it is complete and not rusty. $2,500. Maybe it has dogs living in it, or the ad's just there as a joke. It was in Classic Car Round-Up Magazine out of Jane Lew, WV. I used to get their Truck Round-Up mag 15 years ago, but they are both hard to get out west.
I'm pretty sure its missing a 0. They have a website?
6 hours ago, jeff_a said:P.S.: If you don't seriously consider that Roaring Twenties Pontiac in Cleveland, you should check if you have a pulse.
Agreed, I do sometimes see good deals in the states but I sadly have to add 30% to the asking price plus shipping; I'm in Canada.
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17 minutes ago, MCHinson said:
What is your budget? That 1937 Century for $12,000 is a deal. It needs some work, but not that much. With a bit of work, it will be worth about twice the asking price. The 1937 Limited is reasonably priced.
It's a good price, I agree, one of the best bang for buck i've seen... but I'm in Montreal (transport + exchange rate = not a good deal.)
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18 minutes ago, trimacar said:
There are always reasons that one can come up with not to enjoy life.
It's too expensive. It's too far away. I have no place to put it. I'm not sure my wife would like it. I don't want to lose money on it.
All foolishness. If you want to have fun, see things you can't see otherwise, meet people you wouldn't meet otherwise, and just plain enjoy the pride of ownership, buy a car you like and ship it or finance it or rent storage or talk your wife into it.
Excuses. I'm getting sick of them. Just get out there and have fun...the hobby has made my life so much richer for over 50 years, and one can start now, or keep up the excuses....
With all respect, I'm not in the lucky position of being able to spend money without considering consequences. Most people like me in the upper middle class need to reach a balance between mortgage, the kids education, travel, good food on the table and hobbies. I am honestly happy people like you can afford to buy many antique cars but in my case, and most guys my age with a bit of money, buying something as a hobby cannot get in the way of more important things.
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20 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:
I'll sell you this handsome 1929 Pontiac Big Six 2-door sedan for $14,000. Right now, ready to go. I just drove it today. I'd invest in a new set of tires, but otherwise it's an older restoration that's still quite tidy.
I will also sell you this mostly original 1940 Ford sedan with Columbia 2-speed rear end and a freshly rebuilt flathead with a Mercury crank inside for $17,000. Proven tour car, same owner for the last 45 years. I have also driven this one quite a bit and it works quite well. Cruises easily at 60 MPH. $17,000.
Both cars are in Cleveland, Ohio and I can help you get them into Canada.
Superbe! Really nice cars... But the exchange rate makes it impossible for now.
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24 minutes ago, MCHinson said:
I really suggest you check out the ads on the 36-38 Buick Club website. You will find several bargains on it. There are also some that I think are overpriced. The newer ads are on the top, so if it is near the bottom, there is a reason it has not sold, maybe it is overpriced. There is at least one advertised car that while very rare, has what I think is a totally unreasonable price. Most of the ads are in the ballpark of the car's actual value.
http://www.3638buickclub.org/advertisements.html
If you do some research, you will find good pre-war cars that are reasonably priced. You simply have to look in the right place.
Thank you for the link... those are increadible machines. Buick's are over my budget for now, but maybe someday.
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35 minutes ago, vermontboy said:
But don't overlook the importance of joining a local region or club. Many of the best buys are never advertised. Go to the Cruise nights and talk to people, go to the local shows and talk to people with cars like those you are interested in - many people only bring one of many cars they own and they may be thinking about parting with one if the right opportunity shows up. I bought a rough Model "A" coupe when I was 11 years old for $50. The meter reader noticed it and got to talking to my mother and told her he had a 1931 Sport Coupe he wanted $100 for. It was in rough but usable shape - it ran, it drove, it passed inspection.. A few days later the milkman knocked on the door and asked my mom if either car was for sale. We sold the coupe for the $50 I had invested. The more people who know you are looking for a car the quicker you will find one. They are out there..
You're right, this I have neglected to do... local clubs, thanks!
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Hi everybody. I've always wanted a pre war automobile but was always pushed back by the high prices. I never questionned those prices before because the market usually decides what the prices should be. However, I noticed in the past 3-5 years, that there is obviously a lot less people who are willing to buy those cars and they stay for a much longer time on the market and a lot of them are never sold. What disappoints me is the fact that instead of lowering their prices, most owners prefer to keep their car and let it deteriorate... I know it's none of my buisness what you decide to do with your own property however, antique cars are more than just property in the cultural sense and this kind of behavior is killing the futur existence of pre war cars for humanity to enjoy. I've seen a lot of pre war cars that are semi abandonned and waste away, they stop being maintained, driven and exposed to young people who would potentially be interested in learning about them, and maybe buying one. ''Young'' guys like me who would like to enjoy those cars are rare but there are a few of us and we are willing to buy them, but only at a realistic price. I have a bit of money but I am also aware that paying 20k for something that will be worth 5k (maybe less) in the next 10 year makes no sense. I know for a fact that the current generation (X's, Millenials...) will produce few humans that have the interest or hability to work with these machines. I am sadden to see a lot of cars rust away or good car being neglected. I've been looking at the Pre war car market for at least 10 years now and I tought price would have come down slowly, I never expected this!
8000$ for a REO with no wheels, no top, extremly rusted and has not started since the 50's. 1929 Essex more rust than metal for 5000$. Ford model T for 20 000$... 5000$ for a model A that is in storage since the 40's. Guys who hoard (as in the illness) pre war cars only to let them sit in an old barn rothing away with no exposure to young people... and those kind of guys complaining about young people not being interested in past.
Why deprive the people who should take the torch of being the keepers of those cars just because you don't get a fixed price you have in your head or because you need to hoard those cars until death comes and by then the only buyer is going to be the local recycling facility. Appart from Deusenbergs, Pierce Arrows etc... the market is bound to crash when most of the older generation will need to sell for all sorts of reason but by then, very few guys will be willing to buy and most of people like me who would of bought those cars will have moved on to others passions. I needed to vent! Please don't take offence. Thank you.
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Pre war cars insane prices
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That is exacly what I'm pointing out... it is not normal in the free market to have difficulty selling something. And I know people struggle selling their cars because I see them resurfacing time and time again in the classifieds.
If it is the case that you can't sell your car, there is something wrong the asking price...