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Maybe, but I think the real reason for using the name "400" is: My opinion, not Gospel, is the Ford 400 is a reference to Fortune magazine, which once a year ran an issue dedicated to the: ' 400 Richest Americans' As a group often referend to as "THE 400" or individually "one of the 400". During movies of the 20's and30's actors or actress will often say lines such as, "Mr. Belvedere is one of THE 400, you know"

I agree. It appears to have a 1932 V-8 in the engine bay too, as opposed to a newer V-8 Need more/better photos to be sure, but looks good at first glance

I would like to place an order for twenty (20) 1959 buick wagons restored to number 1 concours condition for $35,000.00/each........

It may or may not be a $20,000.00 car in todays market. However, over the last 15 years I have has 2 1948 Super Sedanets #1 was superior to this car, it could have been shown at Hershey--it would not have achieved a 1st Junior, but you wouldn't have been laughed off the field. That car I sold for $26,000. 9 years ago. #2 was inferior to this car. My car ran, drove and stopped great, but it was one of those "it needs everything" or "it needs nothing cars." Paint chipped and thin, chrome was ok , but if you paint the car it will need rechrome. Interior was a BIG step behind this car, but not smelly or terrible, water stained and tatty. That car I advertised for $15,000. and it sold in 2 weeks for 13,200. So theses cars have a good following. I have had 2 1949 Super Sedanets as well. If this was a 1949 it would sell for like $30,000 in 2 days to a week.

Go visit the car look for yourself

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ! I think the hardest part of your business is finding truly great cars to sell

@rocketraider Correct me on this: the 88 had the roto-hydromantic-AKA slim-Jim, but didn't the 98 have the 4 speed hydromantic ? Also, should the interior be leather in the convertible 98 ? My Oldsmobile interest is HIGH , my knowledge has holes in my game

Yep

This is likely a scam As your research shows its about 1/2 price of where it likely should be I looked at a light blue version of this 1961, it was very nice--not perfect, but very nice, it sold instantly in the low $40,000.

I know this is a 4 door K-F NOT a shoe box Ford coupe' or a 1955 Chevrolet, but this car has been given a tremendous amount of EYE-BALL via the color scheme, as @58L-Y8 explained was K-F's plan

Does this factory depiction show a carpeted front floor ?

John, you have a very impressive car collection !! Thanks for sharing the photos and your knowledge

I believe the rear tires are wide whitewall snow tires. I wonder from what year?

The subject car looks like it has a later 1970's early 1980's Ford V-8. I would look for a large fuel injected Ford V-8 to pull this Continental down the road. IT WOULD NEVER pay to 100% restore this Lincoln, but it is a worthy project. The interior looks like a big clean up, new carpet and a repaint of the band at the bottom of the windshield would make a vast improvement. The center of the firewall looks rough to my eye Although not economically smart, the car should be saved, IF the bottom is in great shape. As a hobbyist you could paint the car a little at a time. Best of all, it is very cheap and who knows, you might get it for something silly, like $2,500.00 AND if you make it drive and look decent NOBODY is going to pull up next to you at Dairy Queen with 1956/1957 Continental

Looks like it was for sale at Hershey in the flea market. At least that is what it looks like to me.

But for the record, I think this is a lot of car for under $10,000.

I agree. Anytime the drivers seat is covered up in" for sale "photos, it needs repair. Not to be too nit picky but the engine color is incorrect, is it not supposed to be more of a green and NOT blue ....

I AGREE !! I'm already going on this one in my head : clean up engine bay, degrease and paint engine and accessories properly, new hood insulation, fix the A/C which always needs a bunch of new stuff, Pull the interior out, scrub and dye the seats which will NOT look like new leather- but will be greatly improved, new carpet, replace the wood grain on the dash and door panels. etc etc

Kerry , Give a model A a try, if you are disappointed you can sell it. I suspect you will keep it though. They are very enjoyable, and can be made to go 50 mph, easily. 20 years ago my father and I put high speed gears in the rear end of a 1930 coupe' It would go 65mph, but that was a bit much for me. The gears made it so you could cruise 50mph all day with out hurting the car. Also, instead of gears, you can install a 5 speed transmission(over-drive)

YES !! You can buy ANYTHING for a Model A and the parts are VERY inexpensive. Several excellent parts sellers TWO great national clubs Possibly the easiest old car to own/fix yourself. Excellent hobbyist support, every town has someone with model A knowledge We just had a great several page tutorial on the cost of rebuilding pre-war engines. As Steve points out the buyer of this car will have no such trouble. I bet this car doesn't need an engine. Maybe, but I suspect It could be healed. If it was over heating could be badly damaged. But, as @auburnseeker said, used good engines are around My opinion: every car collection over 4-5 cars should have a model A in it, because to "the masses" its obviously a very old early car, yet it is easy to fix/maintain, very easy to drive( if you car drive a 1975 Nova stick shift, you can drive an A) , you will never be "down " all summer waiting for a part to be found or MADE The Yellow is correct Bronson yellow I think. Not my favorite but if you want to be seen in a parade or just out for a drive......

INTERESTING , Packard V-8, automatic and power steering Looks mighty damp inside But its inexpensive and if its lived in the pacific northwest its likely solid

Yet another entry in the INTERESTING TOURING CAR 1917-1925 FOR SALE IN THE NOT MINE section of AACA cars for sale Although Cadillacs of this era are stodgy, they do have a substantial V-8 Most of us are wide awake that if the motor is bad--HOLD ON That being said, this car makes no economic sense. But for me it would not be an investment. It would be a past time, a toy. EVERYWHERE you look it is in bad shape. Hopefully, @Buick35 buys it, gets it going and takes us for a ride next fall at Hershey ! Which reminds me, you don't see too many cars like this at Hershey any more. I suppose you can just sell them on facebook, no need to trailer it to central PA . I do not see a mention of seat cushions or a top.

Thank you I appreciate the explanation.

Why Ed ? Simply that the Buick is "more car" ?

Seriously, Between this Buick and the 1920 Dodge Brothers on Long Island, which one would you gentlemen go for? Both touring cars. The Dodge is a 12 volt electrical system and a 4 cylinder , the Buick is a 6 cylinder overhead valve, The Dodge is in much better shape, but the Buick is generally more desirable. Neither is a pre-1916 so not in that club of "brass era" Both are very inexpensive to buy in --and are running cars. Not sure how well this Buick runs, but it Runs. It is really an opportunity. Buick wise, it would be "back to the future" Like the 1970's and earlier, you would have to do the prep and paint YOURSELF. And the prep is going to be a HEAVY LIFT Lots of stripping and miserable prep work. But I guess part of the purpose of a hobby is to pass the time. And learn along the way. Even if it is relearning some things you were happy to forget. LOL