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Are you sure it's 1934? It might be a year or two later. The car in the background is a 500k/540k.
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I have a 99% complete (missing 2 bolts) top mechanism that was removed from a 54 Packard Caribbean by my dad in the late 1950s. It definitely fits 53 and 54 and I believe 52 as well. It's been stored in his basement since. It includes one NOS cylinder and one original one, all the bows and hardware. The lock mechanism on the front bow works perfectly. The light is still in place on the rear bow as well as all the little pieces here and there. There is no rot and just the most minor surface rust. This could be cleaned and put on a nice driver quality car as is. The tack strip on the drivers side front bow has been removed (tabs are still in place) and the other side should be replaced. You can email me for more pictures. Priced at $3,000.
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I see you are in Oregon. Get a hold of Jim Friswold 1-503-639-1158 in Tigard. If he can't find you an engine then there are none to be found.
good luck.
A.J.
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Somewhere in my archives I have a picture of the Rolls in the U.S.A. I believe. Btw, it's not a roadster but a hardtop coupe.
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The 540k wasn't introduced until mid-1936. 1935 would be 500k which is very similar.
You are kidding about finding one near Michigan, right? I've never seen a single 500k or 540k on it's own. Your best bet would be Germany and if you can get it for less then 100k I wold be impressed.
A.J.
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It is a good point about the one piece of body that is missing is the unique conv piece that goes between the doors and rear quarters. With something like this you really need far reaching history or be default people will question what you are up to. Does he mention how long the guy that he bought it from owned it?
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The 98% number was my estimate based on a guess to the potential buyers within traveling distance of your location. My guess is that most potential buyers are not within reasonable travel distance. Who wants to fly in to see a car you might not buy? Don't underestimate how limited your audience is.
You are not buying, you are selling so you can guarantee the buyer has a good experience. You can do that by carefully and accurately describing (with lots of pictures) the car.
Go to my website and look at the two Cougars I sold. Both were more expensive (than the Graham) project cars sold sight unseen. Both buyers were happy. If I had to sell them locally I would still own both of them.
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Good luck with this. Last year around this time my dad started to wonder about his spots (that he had for over 30 years in a prime Chocolate field location) because he couldn't remember getting the card or sending it in. When he called he was told he was out of luck (even though the confirmations had not been mailed yet. Instead of his table with Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg parts there was some guy from Penn selling toys in his old sport.
He was pretty upset but I told him not to worry about it. The time is coming when you won't be able to give those spots away. Sadly, the traditional flea market is dying.
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"To avoid problems, the buyer MUST come Grand Junction in person to inspect the car and pay for it."
That more or less eliminates 98% of your potential buyers. My advice would be to take more pictures, point out as many flaws as you can find and answer questions as best you can. You'll be able to sell it if you do that. I've bought and sold cars sight unseen and have not had any trouble yet. You need to point out whatever flaws you can find though in advance. Act like you are the buyer inspecting the car.
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They are always on eBay.
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I have multiple collector cars insured through these guys:
and Yes, I unfortunately live in Mass too. The insurance for 6 collector cars was roughly equivalent to insuring 3 every day drivers. None of my cars are registered as Antiques either.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1937hd45</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEHKP7M13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Chrysler will be the one out of the three to fail unless an act of congress/FIAT occurs. </div></div>
Just what is the motivation to EVER buy a Chrysler/FIAT? </div></div>
It's funny you should mention that because for the last couple of months I've been thinking about replacing my Dodge Ram with a new one. The other day I looked at my wife and said, "well I guess we'll never be buying Chrysler again". Maybe I'm in the minority though.
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Post some pictures. It will help.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1937hd45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, I guess I need more info on "Period Piece", but in my opion it is a period Hot Rod/Custom. I'd like to see it restored to its finished look before it was sent to the back 40 to sit out its old age. </div></div>
I mean it was customized during the period of the 40s so it should be brought back to that. I would hate to see this turned into a 21st century period custom.
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That exhaust really ruins it for me.
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I agree, this is one of the better threads in a long time. If you go to the ACD forum or Hamb thread there are a lot more details about this car. Definitely a period custom Cord and very cool indeed. Bob, I disagree about this car being rodded. This is a one off period piece and that would be a shame. If somebody wants to rod a Cord there are plenty of Westchesters.
Btw, Grahams are easily distinguishable from Cords as the nose (hood, fenders, etc)of the car is completely different. The graham's wheelbase is 5 inches shorter and the total weight was 500 lbs less making the supercharged Hollywood the fastest American car 0-60 in 1940.
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At a minimum it's a period custom and very worth of restoration by someone.
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There is a post in the ACD forum saying that it may have been pictured in an earlier newsletter and was possible done by Alex Tremulis. If that is true turning it into a hot-rod would be a shame.
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I doubt you will find a buyer at a swap meet. I would post an ad with pictures in the CCCA forum, antique auto forum and perhaps here.
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Cool Car. The dash is very interesting and has a number of custom instruments on it. Obviously the rear deck is missing. If I remember when I get home I'll look up the engine number. The wheels look later then 29 to me.
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I've got some AA & BB parts for sale. First up is a very nice intake and carburetor. These were removed from a 27 AA engine. I believe they will also work fine on a BB engine. The brass carb is as follows:
Zenith SV5D 5456. It has dual 1 1/2 inch throats. Everything moves nicely, no cracks, complete with linkage as shown.
Secondly, the matching intake, which is complete with water tubes. No cracks or visible issues.
I'm asking $1400.00 for the pair.
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I can't believe I'm responding to a troll but here it goes.
Why don't all clubs let all cars in and then all the clubs will have lots of members, right? In fact, each club can call themselves the same thing, the "Veteran Antique Classic Old Vintage Special Interest Foreign Domestic New Car Club".
That's inclusive and I'll bet that each club will have millions of members.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trunk Rack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
[quote= . . . . . as it has always firmly stated 25 years old is an antique. . . .MAY NOT TRUE. Both the AACA and the CCCA have changed their scope over the years. I read somewhere, that there was a time when the AACA felt Model A Fords were "too modern" to be called an "antique" (since they had enclosed bodies, four wheel brakes, and didn't have "T head" type motor blocks like earlier cars that had been called "antiques"
If you look in the current CCCA bulletins and rule book, you will see they are allowing more and more cars in, and have even "over-printed" their old CLUB POLICY STATEMENT (about "dilluting the club with non classics) with bold caps 'CONFLICTS WITH CURRENT CLUB POLICIES"
. . . . "you should find another club and enjoy their company"
I dont think that is a helpful comment. Again, our present clubs want to be INCLUSIVE. That means attract MORE people. Best way to do that is to admit MORE cars.
= = = " Any car 25 years or older is an antique, whether old timers like them or think they are unworthy is irrelevent. It is based on age, nothing more. You cannot argue whether a car is more than 25 years old or not. It is a simple fact. Either it is or it isn't."
YES...I AGREE. That is the whole point of my original "post". Present policy of the various club management people is to encourage more members. THAT is why they have changed the rules to be MORE INCLUSIVE.
You apparently agree with the direction of the old car hobby today! ALL cars now OR EVER will be built are classic antiques! You just have to wait till 25 years goes by. And that may be changing too - I read where some people are seeking changes to lower that to FIFTEEN YEARS.
Was just looking at something in one of the Packard car clubs, where it is noted that for many years, they only wanted the big fancy "rich guy" Packards. That meant they would always have been a small club. Now they have LOTS of members!
" . . . .Classic on the other hand is based on quality, workmanship, rarity, etc. The CCCA has the list of what cars are Classics, and anything not on the list is not a Classic.
BALONEY. Look around at the REAL world. It is a free country. People are free to call ANYTHING they want "classic" or "antique". Dont you want to cooperate with present club management, and bring more people into our clubs ?
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" . . . By the way my car is not a Classic and I am not a grandpa. My 1976 Lincoln is an antique. I do get offended when people say it is not worthy of being called an antique since it obviously is one.. . "
OF COURSE your 1976 Lincoln is an "antique". Who would deny you the right to call it anything you wish? (dont you think we should come up with another word to describe those old pre 1920's cars that used to be referred to as "antiques"? I mean, look how different the pre 1920's cars are, from your antique 1976 Lincoln - hardly seems right to call THEM "antiques" too.
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" . .I am also tired of people joining clubs that are not suited to them or their cars, and then demanding that everything be changed just to suit them. . . "
I AGREE COMPLETELY. THAT IS ALL I AM SUGGESTING IN MY INITIAL POST IN THIS THREAD ! Which is - people relax and be more "inclusive" and accept what the modern managers of the various clubs are doing to the auto hobby ! </div></div>
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Like said in the main forum, Rick is wrong.
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Rick is wrong.
Advice me to buy a classic collectible
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Here is a 29 Auburn Conv for $26k
38 Caddy Conv for 28k
Here is a 36 Pierce Arrow for $16k