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Wow - with the wheels set in that far, this reminds me of the early '50s Nash Airflytes. Thanks for the pics. I never realized just how much the Canadian Pontiacs differed from the 'Murricans.

Does that mean that this Pontiac Laurentian is sitting on a Chevrolet chassis? If so, I just learned something. I occasionally watch "Cold War Motors" on YouTube, and occasionally one of the cast members drives a '60 Pontiac powered by a Chevy six cylinder engine. I just figured that the frame was a standard Pontiac adapted to accept the inline six. Interesting...

I once owned a '60 Bonneville with a 389 V8. It was a very heavy car. The 389 pushed it fairly well, but it was no speed demon from a standing start. I gotta wonder how well an inline six propels this one. A pretty unusual car, considering the drive train. Thanks for posting.

A 1951 DeSoto has tail fins? That is news to me.

It is difficult to imagine anyone in the Lucas Doolin role that isn’t Robert Mitchum. The movie is more than a little hokey, but it worked because most movies were pretty hokey in those days. I have the movie on DVD. I watch it every 3-4 years, but struggle to get through certain parts. I hope that a remake of this movie never happens. It would probably have Vin Diesel in the Mitchum role. Gag.

My wife came up with this idea of how to display some of the items in my display cabinet. Many of the items are just lying flat on the shelf of the cabinet, meaning you have to be at just the right angle to view them. She found this free standing upright shadow box, into which she put the radio delete plate cover for a 1949 Nash 600 series. I really like the way it looks. Thought it might be worth sharing with those of you who are into this kind of thing. Another thing - with the plate and buttons now contained in the upright case, it leaves room on the shelf for even more items. 😎

Hmm...it never occurred to me to inquire about the model name. I couldn't tell you whether or not it is a Lafayette or an Ambassador. I see that there is a slim pointed molding above the license plate that follows the crease of the trunk lid. I did not walk up close to the rear of the car. My car identification skills are not what they used to be. For that matter, none of my skills are what they used to be, ha ha.

This old sedan is nicely preserved. The owner says it runs & performs quite well. Headlight shape is reminiscent of some of the 1939 Mopars.

I really like this car - the color is right for this body style, and I like just about everything I see - except for the painted mustache bar atop the grille, right below the DODGE letters. At this asking price, one would expect all paint & chrome issues to be sorted out, for the most part. It begs the question, was there some damage in this area?

Could it be some sort of radio delete plate?

Gonna stray from the main subject of this thread just a bit... My 88 year old uncle is a fanatical antique car lover. For this reason, his go-to TV channel for entertainment is Turner Classic Movies - many of the broadcast shows are from this era. He has several different variations of HBO, Showtime, STARZ, and a few others. But, I would say he tunes into TCM about 60% of the time, with Fox News Channel blasting through at stadium level volume the other 35%. He only surfs the pay channels occasionally in the hopes of catching a nude scene with an attractive starlet - he is a life-long bachelor. He will sit through an entire move from these bygone eras, just in order to see the cars. Not particularly interested in any plot line, or anything else. He called me the other day, alerting me to the airing of the 1949 movie "D.O.A.", starring Edmond O'Brien, who drives around in a 48-49 Studebaker convertible. Don't get me wrong, I like to see the cars. And some of the movies are still watchable for me, but not all of them. I'm 70 years old, and an admitted old fart, but the acting and story lines in some of these are just a bit past what I can tolerate. I grew up loving Thunder Road with Robert Mitchum. Part of the reason it is still tolerable to me is the folksy charm of the farm owners who just want to be left alone so they can make moonshine. But, characters like the obnoxious guy in the video clip who is making open threats that he is gonna wipe some person out? I'm not sure I could sit all the way through that movie. I did like the car, though.

Old car forums exhibit lots of stories where accidents have been caused by dim or non-existent lighting, especially from the rear. I remember that one guy had an early 50s Pontiac wagon that got totaled. The tail lights were the pod-type that were mounted on the tailgate, and the lights would pivot in such a way as to be visible from underneath the lowered tailgate. But, they were still low enough that someone traveling behind the Pontiac didn't see them, resulting in a nasty accident that rendered the wagon unsaveable - I can't recall if there were any injuries. But, I like the idea of additional lights if they can be added in such a way as to be non-detectable when removed. I would hate to add lights mounted in such a way as on the 40 Ford coupe and the 47 Hudson in my original post. I think they detract from the appeal of the cars' looks. A third brake light mounted in the rear window seems like a method that wouldn't leave any lasting damage to be cleaned up. But, to each his own...

I have seen a number of antique cars from the (mostly) six-volt era with auxiliary tail lights added below or near the original ones. I guess the reason behind the extra lights is safety-related when the original lights don't burn brightly enough, if at all. I just wonder what a prospective buyer thinks when he/she/they/them see these lights? Is the addition of the lights seen as a negative? It may not be that big a deal for some, but that might not be the case for others. How much of a big deal can it be to correct the issue with the original lights in order to get them back to where they burn brightly enough to be safely visible to whomever is behind them? How much of a big deal is it to then remove the auxiliary lights and then do the repairs necessary to remove all evidence of their ever having been added? I guess the big question relates to how does the installation of auxiliary tail lights affect the value of the car? Is it a valid reason to make a lowball offer?

Borned in '53 - the unk who gifted the YARDSTICK (ha ha) to me is from year 1935. He is a trader, so that is how he came to have it.

My uncle gifted this to me yesterday - I think it is so cool.

I don't know enough about it to know whether or not it's a legitimate factory production vehicle. My first impression is that it has a "homemade" look to it. Especially looking at it from the rear.

Could it be a 1929-30 Fargo?

I could not agree more about preferring the standard hardtop over the Crown Vic style. I like both, but I can get tired of seeing the CV style when browsing the Internet or looking at and listening to the over-hyped Mecum auctions.

My dad's last car was a worn-out '65 Fairlane station wagon - rather beat-up from front to back, it had the 170 C.I. 6 cylinder engine paired with automatic transmission. Can you say "leisurely acceleration"? The paint scheme was the opposite of this car, in that the bottom was a very faded washed-out red with a white top. The springs at all four corners were worn out, and the car looked like some sort of big bug creeping around. The thing is, it ran great, and got good gas mileage. Very quiet, and I loved the non-power steering. The only thing was that the rear suspension felt like it was swaying at any speed above 40, which it probably was due to the springs. I like the styling, in part, because these models aren't very common.

What is the object I've circled in white in the first photo, and why am I not seeing it in the second one?

What a beauty! Love the short greenhouse, somewhat bug-eyed front end, and the pronounced bustle of the trunk with the low-mounted taillights. Price seems sorta high, but I sure like the look!

George, you are a lucky guy! I like the looks of that car a little better every time I see it. I'll bet it brings a smile to your face every time you drive it!

Seems pretty well preserved for a car native to that region - betting someone will grab it up pretty quickly...

To me, that is just a great car - very uncommon, especially in the U.S. Not flashy at all, but so well preserved. I love watching these "Cold War Motors" videos. Those guys seem like great people. One of my favorite stops on YouTube.