B Jake Moran

Wow Jim. I can't believe that would get 100 yards without an officer pulling it over. No one should be following.

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Zeke - we aren’t denigrating the DeSoto at all. We are saying it’s simply not a $150,000 car.

Yes my bad. I saw Brougham and that it was a 2 door and assumed it was a Chrysler or Imperial. Being a DeSoto changes things value wise.

Many sellers are these days.

I love that color and interior. Obviously needs carpet and some door work.

Why not ? As to value? EdinMass and others discuss some very special cars in 6 figures like it was $10,000. I got in a discussion on price with West Petersen on a Dodge Power Wagon Woody where my $100,000 estimate was considered quite low. $150,000 seems right.

Nice video. Thanks One good reason for You Tube.

Steve yes. His mother asked him and he is excited and ready to help. While he is a big time gamer, it’s partly because it’s easy and there. He has a part time job, will be going into the area college body program as mentioned. But, he needs gentle pushing away from gaming.

You are correct. I’m not that knowledgeable about pricing for very unique power wagons. I just recognize that they are really rare and should command a premium (Woody). I went “high” and it ends up being “low”. I’m out of touch for sure, I don’t play in that sandbox.

Even I have spent too much time watching TV in my life. Gaming is a form of checking out. Any similar interest creates a lack of balance in life. Everything needs to be done in moderation. Or it becomes a habit. In HIS case, the past social and family structure allowed that balance as he readily went with his dad (adoptive, but the only dad he ever knew or had) to collect old tractors to restore, get hay for the farm or just hang. For 2 years he has had no dad and has reverted to heavy gaming. Sometimes 12-15 hours a day. I was a Big Brother for 2 years for a similar reason. I was a BB for 2 boys. BOTH mothers expressed concerns over too much gaming. Both boys are now active in sports and academics.

Mostly this is an attempt to get him off the gaming culture. I was considering using his mom's place to perform a 7 year or so restoration on something. He goes to school, has a part time job at a grocery store, will be going for the auto body classes and slowly work into the body shop at the dealer.

Wow. Thank you for sharing. I was in a local suburb (of Des Moines, Iowa) when a Ferrari or Lamborghini came out of a stop when I had to stop, saw the tail end. They are around. Des Moines has a "Concours" every September and the old money and some new money show their supercars.

Thanks everyone. Been busy with work but will comment more soon. I will buy the car and pay for the restoration. That said, I may buy a Chevy. He will be working at a Chevy dealer who is a known generous guy. The young man is 17 and has been raised all this time, except for a few short months by his adoptive parents. He is smart, but quiet and reserved - this the constant gaming. He shows no indication of anger or emotional demands. He is not likely to move out of the place he is at.

Sorry - my 2 cents worth even if this is a stalled thread. I love old trucks and have subscribed to Vintage Trucks for many years. Not an expert but knowledgeable. These are the holy grails of Power Wagons, combining a unique chassis with a period cool wood body. These should sell for upwards of $100,000 completed and in good shape. There is a limited but motivated buying group. Project with wood needed should be $20,000 to $30,000. This means you are buying the opportunity, not what you see in front of you. I am frankly surprised the Power Wagon crowd has not come in and purchased it before you even get a chance to make an offer.

I meant to include some of the cars I passed on, when I decided to buy the Miata. I had been looking at some true projects to do at the farm anyway, but in the end I talked myself out of a project and bought the Miata. Of those - 1959 Chevrolet Suburban 1966 Cadillac deVille Convertible 1962 Triumph TR4 This reflects my personal interests, so I am concerned the young man will scoff at these considerations.

I recently purchased a 2007 Mazda Miata Touring and my wife purchased a 2020 Camaro SS 6 speed. I have collector cars even though they are not old. The Camaro is a "coupe" not a convertible. We will enjoy the fall in the Miata. I used to be a Mazda Master technician and swore I would never buy one but this was very well priced and is the top of the line model. My wife has a friend with an acreage, a farm pretty much. The friend is a recent widower. Her husband and her built a phenomenal Morton building where the west end is their home and the parts further east are - you name it, tractor storage, a bunkhouse, a horse corral for riding in the winter, etc. Sorry for the long story but it informs. In addition, there is a tack shop and a building which can be used for car storage or work. The house portion itself is 3500 square feet. The husband and wife have 3 adopted children from the same mother, and it's rough. All 3 kids have some issues. The oldest is a boy, 17 and he and his (adoptive) dad did "men" stuff together like fix up older tractors, get farm supplies together, etc. Dad passed away 2 years ago. Now Mom (my wife's friend) is trying to settle the estate, raise 3 troubled and difficult kids, and work a bit. The boy is 17 and about 6'1" and 200 pounds. Smart but a typical "gamer" who needs to be working, in school or something, or he is gaming. He was very much abused as an infant, and is quiet and reserved, polite but not very communicative. My wife wants me to buy a project car and work with him on the restoration. The friend - this is her 2nd marriage - and she has an older daughter and son-in-law that work at Iowa's largest Chevy dealer and the son (boy we are talking about) has a job in the body shop there upon graduation from high school, and seems interested in the job. I am old at 60 years old. I am deciding whether to purchase a project and restore it there with the young man. Positives are: 1. Plenty of room to dig into any project 2. Tools and supplies galore 3. Time is not a huge issue. 4. Physical help when needed 5. The Chevy dealership could do paint and final prep on body Negatives are: 1. I am trying to "over save" for retirement - which by the way - comes for me at age 70, not 65. 2. Distance and Time. The farm is 40 minutes away. Time - I work and would have to focus and be disciplined on economy of time. We would have to stay on point and set goals for completion of segments of the work. 3. Cost. All costs would be born by me. We purchased our Miata and Camaro to enjoy now. As has been well discussed, restorations are out of reach of most of us now, buying "drivers" and already restored cars seems to be the going trend. 4. The project vehicle will reflect my 45 year knowledge of old cars and desires, not his, so what if he loses interest in an old car he can not relate to? The young man clearly needs a mentor and someone of the male persuasion to be around. The loss of dad was a huge issue/problem. I am not that replacement but with the "village" surrounding him, maybe we can develop a more rounded individual who will be happy and enjoy life rather then reflect a disturbed mother's profile and history. For my part, I am not 100% sure I can do it physically. Any comments are welcome, especially if you have dealt with a similar issue with your kids or as a mentor.

This fellow is advertising on the Cadillac LaSalle club site as well. More photos and comments there. Needs sold soon.

I refuse to even consider cars when the seller posts photos of a finger over the license plate.

A nice $9,000 car. Front seat needs redone. No engine compartment photos. I think that’s a 4 door post car. That’s why I say it’s a good $9,000 car.

It is over priced - or it would have sold. Seller toying around with price is a concern.

Marketplace - 1972 Opel Manta | Facebook Seller's Description 1972 Opel manta 1900 rallye project. Clean and current title, No engine ,transmission or original seats . Pretty neat little car, does have a few rust spot but pretty solid for the year and All trim,emblems,glass,lights are present and in good shape. I do have set of new competition engineer ladder bars and rear coil overs that could go with for extra$ or sold separately. Would make a unique street/race car for sure. $1000 on car Located in Johnston,Ia.

Much prefer the Lark. If someone were to send the seller any of this information it would make no difference. He would continue with this same ad and content. No one has ever questioned him and no one cares. He is not getting any serious interest. But Facebook marketplace is free to run an ad - forever.

Very nice Ed. I love the coupes as well in that color. My issue with that color is I call most Cadillacs painted that color Persian Lime - through about 1980. But Cadillac changed its name and tint a couple of times and I get corrected. Whether slightly darker tint or actually Persian Lime - it’s one of my favorite Cadillac colors

What’s with the white letter tyres?