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the best part of this topic is, nobody wants to pay the price, but when it's their turn to sell, they want top dollar! say it isnt so................

John, ask him a question about Shakespeare!

well, Rhode Island is not known for its tax breaks. An expensive place to start up a business....................................... not many businesses there- for that very reason.

JOHN WINS AGAIN! put him on Jeopardy.................................

not taking sides here..........but my wife works in Syracuse NY at Upstate. Every week Canadians come down for operations,,,,,,,,,, because of the long wait and poor healthcare in Canada. fact.

Matt, do you have a kink in your neck? suggestion, go see a chiro!

Ed, I know you are quite knowledgeable, but your not understanding that car in your photo totally baffles me! Of course it is a Pierce Arrow finder................ it migrates from state to state, looking for old Pierce cars, so it can notify you of a new find. I gave you more credit then should have been given. sheesh!

which should tell you something. yes, your friend has too much money to care.

Greg makes a good point- much high end work is being produced in Canada over the US, due to currency devaluation. If I was restoring a top end car, I would send it north and save a good 20%.

a very niche market. many have attempted this and failed.............. dont know if it is too labor intensive or what. there is a definite market, but you will need to weave and turn to find it correctly. I recently was looking for someone who makes Auburn speedster bodies and the few who used tin, were out of business. I had no interest in fiberglass............ Rootlieb in Cali has been making metal parts for years and has apparently been successful at it. best of luck!

to answer your question- very rare, but not very valuable.

the two chaps probably weigh as much as the "car". bet it was under powered.

yes, there are plenty in Europe, but not so much here in the US. found one in Canada, but in the end, almost the same hassle as shipping from Europe. Im in no hurry, so will bide my time. The design is mid century and you will be sure to steal the show, driving up on one. good luck!

Im hoping this forum doesnt "cave" to accept a bunch of modern metal. The mission it has had has been great.

well the word Cleveland is stuck in everyones head. All I ever heard all of my life was, is it a Cleveland. The Windsor was every bit as good a motor. My Dad had a new 1970 galaxy 500 with the windsor. That thing could rip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I wtd, could have torn the tires right off of it. The word Cleveland is grossly overrated! They were both great motors.

D, I have seen your build on another thread............. really like it. very period. I dont own a Mercer BTW- always good to aspire.

very nice and priced right! good luck with your sale.

I agree Dave. Dont understand your point? I gave a reference.

Bear in mind $8,500 is chassis price Mercer! 🤔😁 Like I said Steve- still a million dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most Duesey owners had 20k tied up in the car when bodied.

Ive shipped cars with no motors Bernie. You should see the smiles on the guys faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is Marty an expert in please? renting out his cars to movie studios.................

Marty Roth is the expert on this topic. his info was in another previous thread................

4 CYLINDER VOLVO MOTORS ARE ALSO INDESTRUCTIBLE AND GIVE THE RILEY MORE HP. COMMON WITH OLD MGS.

8500 in 1933? still a million dollars..................... model As were 485 for a roadster new. as to dropping in price, no parts, obsolete and ww2 coming................ have never seen one sell for under 500. in the 40s 50s.............

my AAA here in NJ is terrific. They have hauled many purchases home for me.........................