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Not Mine - I don't like ads without a price - but maybe this will generate good discussion...? Opportunity for a buick mechanic? Link: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/healdsburg-1933-buick-model-57-sedan/7738806619.html Description: Buick 1933 Model 57 Sedan, Straight 8, 76,455 miles, title status: missing??? Interior: Grey cloth with wood finish trim, Fairly rare, less than 20,000 built. Needs some work: • Water pump leak • 2 pistons not firing • Clutch sticking • Brakes • Exhaust leak Selling as is, or can repair at additional cost. Make an offer. Email: ce4af197ed2237af8560f961941c77d5@sale.craigslist.org

Not Mine Post: 1935 Auburn 653 It's time let the next curator of our beloved Auburn enjoy and care for her. The Auburn has been in our family since 1937 and will be a great driver quality, entry into the world of ACD, Auburn-CORD-Duesenberg. Auburn's have a rich heritage in the automotive world with many innovative engineering features for their time. This is a four (suicide) door sedan with the Lycoming 6 cylinder and a Columbia two speed rear end, six speeds forward, two speeds in reverse. This is a documented, Auburn Certified car that spent it's life in Connecticut until it came to the PNW in 1989. I do not need help selling and if the ad is up, it's for sale. Please respond with your phone number in the email and I will contact you with additional information. Link: https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/edmonds-1935-auburn-653-sedan/7737103715.html email: f7ed155f6edb3a3e9e5fb115b2ad590b@sale.craigslist.org

Some pics - more in ad...

Some pics- more at the URL in the ad...

Possibly, but I'm thinking either "clickbait" (seller actually has 5 old wrecks and this photo is to get you to imagine what they would look like restored) - or - it's a scam. The pictured car, if running is very valuable - a lot of people would know this. The potential buyer reaches out and gets a story about how the poor seller lost storage and needs to get rid of these quick, etc., etc., etc. There are many more ways to properly market nice Corvettes than this overly brief ad, with a few tempting shots, a $1 price tag, no phone number and a relatively remote location (not the middle of nowhere - but not exactly easy to get to -unless you happen to live close). Buyer beware.

Wonder why it has been driven less than 100 miles since it was fully restored 15 years ago?!

Not Mine: Facebook Post: Back on the market after a gentleman in Texas ran into a family emergency. And yes I refunded his down payment 🤗. 1940 Packard super8 custom touring sedan. Msg me for more info $19k. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261076087332034?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=6867901406649446 It is a post on the "Packard Cars" Group - you may have to join group to see it (if you haven't done already). Post by Denny Oakes Red carpet is not for me... Yes it is an A/C vent you see on the package shelf...

An experienced photographer with the right camera can play with the depth-of-field to achieve what I simply call "selective focus." Example below. I think that's part of what we're seeing. The secondary question is, is the car really that shiny - or - did someone use the new AI (artificial intelligence) image manipulation software to enhance the car's look? One can only answer that question by examining in person - unless the Seller will give you some unadulterated simple cell phone pics.

Remember the Old Milwaukee Beer Slogan: “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!” [Actually, there is better 😉]

I stand by my last comment - he is a diamond-in-the-rough, another gem in the ACD club. If you think reactive - then think excellent customer service.

Not Mine - the Craigslist contact info is : "three60-38eight-six753 to text."

Generally, the more detail and embellishments added to a 'story,' the more believable the 'story' becomes --- and for you film fans --- beware of Keyser Söze.

Yes - and - the hood appears to be same color as the right front fender

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe Sold on Bring-a-trailer for $20,000 on 7/19/23. Link here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-oldsmobile-toronado-30/ Post above: Very high probability of scam - buyer beware

The car is also listed on the LayItLow.com Lowrider Forums... Advert Copy from that forum on Mar 21, 2022 says: "Absolutely Beautiful Classic Car! 1949 Packard Deluxe Eight 22nd series, large white wall tires, color is Black cherry and silver top, triple plated chrome, new upholstery done to the original look, grey carpet, trunk is finished with spare white wall tire, the motor is original 288 cubic inch with 64500 original miles, runs strong and quiet, does not smoke. This car is a 6 volt positive ground, straight eight, all gauges, clock, radio, lights, blinkers, windows, door locks all work. The block has been flushed and Evans coolant is now in the block. I need to move this car out from my garage because I have a new vehicle coming in. I dropped price from 40K to 30K to move it. This car is mostly original with a few minor upgrades. This car looks like a gangster car, it naturally sits low and has original fender skirts. This car runs great but like all old cars they need TLC all the time, this car holds original history and I hope new owner takes care of it. I can be contacted and I will tell you all the upgrades. 805-280-1944" Thinking this solves the riddle of the red lights.