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I would assume that most people do what I do which is keep a running total (bid + sellers fee + sales tax) in their head. Theoretically, the seller is paying for all the fees in my case as I'm only going to pay what I think the car is worth including all the fees. This price would be the same in a private transaction so the seller is getting less since I'm bidding 10% less. The auctions are great entertainment and occasionally there is a reasonable deal, although most of the time the cars are fully priced plus. I'm not sure why you are so worked up about it. A.J>

Matheus, could you post a picture? A.J.

If any sort of auction "anomolies" are news to you then you've been living under a rock :-). The stuff going on with the BJ consigner locking up his car after the auction is a hoot too. He got 300k for a car that you could have bought for 50k 7 years ago and he thought he got screwed. A.J.

I think that white walls are like the paint colors in that they are in or out of style depending on the times. In the 1980s every other classic got painted a circus color because that was the trend. They all got double white walls. These days you see more cars repainted in more correct colors for the era and less white walls. However, I will say that to each his own, if it is your car and you are paying for the work - you can put anything on it you want.

My one piece of advice is to not buy anything right now. Take some time and cruise the forums and go to some shows, chat people up and get a lay of the land. There is a lot of subtleties going on around how cars are valued and getting a good one at the correct price is not easy. A.J.

I specifically asked this question to the Mass RMV and this was the response: You may obtain copies of your RMV-1 Application and/or supporting documents that you filed in order to obtain your registration and/or title transactions. However, personal information for other individuals listed on the RMV database will not be provided to non-permitted users as defined under the DPPA. For further assistance regarding a vehicle registration and/or title history search, please contact the RMV Customer Assistance Bureau at (617)351-9580 and/or the RMV Title Division at (617)351-9550 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6686 humorous & entertaining as usual. A quick comment, though - maybe a novice gets a "pass" but really, is it that unreasonable to have simple rules asking members to place items in the right category? What I mean is, it is actually helpful to the seller redirect these ads to the right place. I suspect most of us visit more than one section daily - especially in the winter. Most of us probably like more than one class of car. How many of us read magazines like HMN cover to cover each month, but would be a bit frustrated if there was no order. Remember the good old days when the cars were in sections, but not as well organized as today? That was more fun, to tell the truth! But, I can't blame the Classic crowd for looking to maintain some order here.. </div></div> I agree. There is an appropriate forum for everything and without some sense of order you would have people "spamming" the forums.

I've always understood phaetons to have no roll up windows. I guess that would be the difference between one and a conv sedan which has roll up windows. A.J.

Most people can't spell Duesenberg so I wouldn't worry what the average spectator at a car show (even one as nice as Meadowbrook) says. In a past issue of the CCCA newsletter there was an article taking a guess that the total number of remaining classics in the world ( I can't recall the exact number but it was small - way less then the total number of HEMI cars made btw). If you eliminate the numerous post 40 vehicles, there are relatively very few cars to go around. There doesn't need to be thousands of collectors to maintain an adequate supply and demand ratio. For every thousand "kids" lusting after a modern Ferrari there only needs to be a few tha eventually appreciate and purchase a classic.

The conventional wisdom is that people tend to like the "cool" cars from when they were young. Over time I've decided that isn't really true. Classics right now are as hot as ever and very few people are alive to remember them new. The car market ebbs and flows like other markets and premium cars will also have a strong following. Perhaps they will always be owned by the 50 to 80 year old set but that was true 30 years ago too. You need to accumulate a certain about of wealth to afford them and there aren't that many 25 year-olds that can. I do not believe you will ever see Duesenbergs or open top-of-the line Packards being given away.

I think you will have a better chance for success if you change the title of your post to something like "54 Desoto parts needed". A.J.

It would be interesting to know what number Darrin it is/was assuming it is real. I still find it very hard to believe it was real. Not to long ago the reproductions were not going for much money, plus there were a few unfinished ones floating around.

In the 80s there were a number of darrin cowl, doors, fenders reproduced. I'm sure if you saw a hot-rodded "darrin" it was one of these reproduction bodies. Also, it could have been a standard packard conv that had been cut down to look like a darrin.

You can also find the serial number by removing the rear bumper and and examining inside the passenger side mount. A.J.

Probably what I should say is that it is "correct" for a 53, and is certainly usable on a 54 as it will bolt right on. I *think* it will bolt on to a 52 also. It is, however, not "concours" correct for 54 as the pan is different and the wheel hinge is beefed up on the latter. As for "partial", there are two pieces missing, the pan - which could not be easier to fabricate - and the lock mechanism. A.J.

We were able to find the trunk bracket that goes with this so it is also included in the deal. A.J.

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If anyone purchases this I think I have a set of 4 chrome wheel well mouldings if you are interested.

That is a nice looking car. I agree that this is a good spot for your internet aware Stutz aficionados. Post a few more pictures with a description and price.

I think they are almost all metal but can't confirm that, here is a link to the full thread discussing the pictures: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140516&highlight=willys+coupe

Here is a link (originally posted on the HAMB) to a set of pictures of just about every willys coupe known to man. There are a number of original cars in here. http://public.fotki.com/AKAKustoms/willys/ A.J.

Not to go off topic but there was no such thing as computer viruses until Microsoft software got connected to the net. You are way better off with Firefox or something else besides Explorer.

No problem using the following: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.1) Gecko/20061204 Firefox/2.0.0.1

I know it will fit the 53-54 Packard, maybe the 52? Check this out for more pictures and details: http://home.townisp.com/~alsancle/PackardContinentalKit.html Asking 750.00 plus shipping. A.J.