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Good Evening, I the Alfa sign still for sale? Daniel

WANTED: 1966 Cadillac convertible. Factory air a must. Very nice, well maintained survivor, or properly restored never rusty car. Nearly perfect car needing top, tires, or maybe a transmission or engine will be considered. Not looking for a bargain, but finest example I can find. Cash waiting! 209 531-3095; danshan1@att.net (California)

1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Shows a very believable 51,334 miles. No Rust!. Factory Hemi V-8 with a 4 bbl and dual exhaust making 235 hp. Power Steering, Automatic, Radio, Heater, Power top and full Leather interior. The paint looks original, but it deserves a respray. One of 724 built. Stored indoors in the same building at Sebastopol since 1975. A 1957 California registration shows a Hollywood address, registered on JTF 363 which was probably the original yellow plate. On March 30, 1959, the registration shows the owner was Stanley White in Forestville, CA. The 1961 Registration shows the license plate was changed to the Black California plates DTG 174 that are still on the car. May 1975 documents show the last owner purchased the car and titled it in his name at the same address where we bought it a few weeks ago. The engine starts easily, does not overheat, smoke, leak or make any unusual noises, the transmission shifts properly, is quiet and does not leak fluid. The brakes work, but I’d strongly suggest the buyer do a complete brake job before driving the car. The rear axle does not make any unusual noises. Terrible old mismatched 15” bias ply tires hold the car off the ground with 1975 or older air. The door panels are excellent, the rear seat is very good but needs a line of restitching under the bottom. The front seat cushion leather needs to be replaced, and the backrests need a little restitching in the upper corners. There are three NOS rubber floormats included. Most trim parts are included and a parts car is available if there is something missing. Please contact us for an accurate and honest description, and more photos if you have a realistic interest in purchasing the car., jennharrison@att.net $23,500 707 236-0353

The anti-theft number stamped on the right side of the firewall is 734173. The body number 2125-2557 indicates that the cowl donor was the 557th of 5690, 1947 Custom and Super Eight Club (2door) Sedans built on the 127” wheelbase 21st series Packard. The engine #E500149 was cast on 8/14/41, which means it was the 149th engine installed in a 1942 Packard, We think the frame and engine came from the same 1942 Packard , but someone with an old frame specification book will be able to identify it for sure. Daniel

John, Thank you. What is the car in your photo? Do you have other makes?

Craig, It is not a big deal to change the size of the expansion, and fill valves, then upgrade the flex hoses to use R-134. If you don't want to do your part for the planet you can supposedly buy R-12 in Mexico. Our 41 Coupe with factory air has a FMOCO compressor with a clutch.. The running driving car will be listed on the AACA forum for sale at $23,500 in the next day or so. Daniewl

We have a set of the correct fog lights. LaVine Restorations in Indiana purchased the Yesterday's Radio businness a couple of years ago and can supply the dash plastic you need. Daniel 209 531-3095

Try Bruce Blevins in the Packard Club roster. If you do not belong, let me know and I'll get his contact information for you.

Actually, the entire front clip appears to have a little more paint of a slightly different color on it. $34,500. I'd consider financing it if that will help, Would you like me to send more photos to tempt you further? Did you drive the Cadillac on the CCCA tour into Vancover last fall? Daniel

1942 Packard Clipper Convertible Custom Super Clipper Eight 180. Strong 356” engine, overdrive, working electromatic clutch, power windows, seat, and convertible top. AM radio, both heaters, chrome steering column, whitewalls and cloisonné hubcaps. Certainly one of a kind, but not likely the factory prototype. A May 23, 1941 Packard or Briggs Body Company photo from the John Conde collection, shows progress toward the 1942 models. In the background is a sideview of a convertible with a quarter window. In the winter 93-94 Packard Cormorant a Richard Jones article on Packard design shows his re-touch of a postwar Packard convertible photograph and his statement, “In fact, such a car did exist, as a test mule. I didn’t see it, but it must have been beautiful” We bought this car in the fall of 2019 from the widow and family of Kenney Price, the craftsman who built it. The Price family storied it indoors in dry Kansas since the late 1970's. The anti-theft number stamped on the right side of the firewall is 734173. The body number 2125-2557 indicates that the cowl donor was the 557th of 5690, 1947 Custom and Super Eight Club (2door) Sedans built on the 127” wheelbase 21st series Packard. The engine #E500149 was cast on 8/14/41, which means it was the 149th engine installed in a 1942 Packard, We think the frame and engine came from the same 1942 Packard , but someone with an old frame specification book will be able to identify it for sure. The engine starts easily, has 40 psi oil pressure, does not make any unusual noises, smoke or overheat. The electro-matic clutch works properly, and the transmission shifts smoothly without any crunching or bearing noise. The rear axle is quiet, and the brakes function but I’d certainly plan on changing all three brake hoses and rebuilding the cylinders. The window, seat and top switches all activate the hydraulic pump, but the lack of hydraulic oil keeps them from functioning. The front seat will allow you to drive the car, but the entire interior needs replacement. The top frame fits properly, but the rear header should be replaced before installing a new top. The correct rear glass window and its chrome frame are in good shape. The body is straight, the gaps are nice, and the doors, hood and trunk lid open and close properly. There are a several coats of Egyptian Sand lacquer on the body, but it will need additional work to finish properly. The chrome and stainless trim are decent, but with fresh paint and a new top, they should be polished and re-chromed to finish the exterior properly. Please email danshan1@att.net for more images, then telephone 209 531-3095 in Northern California for an honest description of any details.

We are seriously looking for a 1966 Cadillac Convertible. A very nice original is our preference. It must have factory A-C, and I'd prefer a deVille but will consider an Eldorado. Black is our first choice, but other colors will be carefully considered if your car is really nice. Red exterior or interior is not on the list. White interior is not a favorite either. Picky, but do not have to talk to my wife, beg a banker, or sell something else first. I'd also consider a 1970. 209 531-3095 or danshan1@att.net We live an hour north of San Francisco but are willing to travel.

How about a one of a kind 1942 Packard Clipper Convertible?