John Bloom
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On 2/3/2024 at 8:42 AM, Akstraw said:
Brought this car to life yesterday for the first time since the early nineties. Reverse is a little sketchy; otherwise everything works quite well. Fun day!
That always feels good, I really like the T's and in the last year have had that little voice inside saying "go get one". I like the Center doors, Doctor's Coupe's, early brass stuff. So many choices since tons of them are still around. Have you had this for a long time and just woke it up, or did you just get it?
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3 hours ago, Steve_Mack_CT said:
Looks decent for the $$ John!
That's what I thought. A potential buyer would want to really check it out thoroughly, but these are really cool and anyone who bought it would be welcomed into their local British car club with it.
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Not mine, every car is a crap shoot, but at first glance this looked like it could be a whole lot of fun for a modest buy in.......Of course it's always better to pay double this and buy a better car..........but we all know that by now don't we? 8K?...Maybe 6-7K. These are stylish and cool. someone (not me of course) should take a chance on this and make us jealous.
No engine or underneath shots, but nothing is ever wrong there......
I like it. I'm a sucker for low back buckets on British Roadsters.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/914397017029519/
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16 hours ago, Brass is Best said:
It was 65 degrees yesterday and a perfect day for a ride in a 1954 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe.
That is a Handsome Holiday.
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I have never owned one but I have had several British roadsters, and I have spent quite a bit of time around TR6’s, to include helping a friend restore one 30 years ago. I am currently without a British Roadster (sigh). The TR6 is on my short list should I “step back into the water”.....
Congratulations, and I look forward to you sharing some of the fun and trials as you bring her back to life.
it is still early February, I think with some new purchase enthusiasm, weekends with and agenda of what needs attention and a “little bit of cash”, you are looking at enjoying the summer with some top down Triumph touring.
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34 minutes ago, alsancle said:
Nice car but here is the problem. Another 10k gets you a Caribbean.
Yep, that seems to be a fairly new phenomenon, but you see it quite a bit in sale prices lately and that is $10,000 of money well spent.
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Nice looking car and I love the 53 front end, but every time I see one of these I’m struck by how unimpressive the dash is. It is clean and uncluttered but does nothing to stir the soul. Think about the dash in a 34 or 37 Packard. This looks like a dash that belongs in a Nash metropolitan.
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There are lots of questions and some things clearly are not ideal, but at the right number, you can probably live with them.
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An interesting car. He says he has the rims for the sidemounts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/281453067994561/
This is a numbers matching Lincoln KA 505 series sedan featuring a 6.3 liter (385 CI) fork & blade flathead V8 and a coach built body by Murray. Includes two unrestored: spare tire rims, driver's side spare tire mount & rear luggage rack. The car was sold new in lower Michigan, where it began restoration, and spent most of its life, before moving to California. In the early 1990's the car was purchased by my family and is currently located in WI. Serious inquiries only, will not respond to low-ball offers or inquiries asking for lowest price. Serious buyers only.
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On 2/6/2024 at 12:38 PM, trimacar said:
Yesit’s available, sorry I didn’t see your post. Message me and we can work out payment if you want it. Thanks!
I have this poster, It is a great piece, the new buyer will enjoy it.
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3 hours ago, trimacar said:
I somewhat disagree.
There were over a million cars built which qualify as Full Classics. Even now, an entry level Full Classic, running and driving, can be had for under $25K.
So, the middle class can't afford that, but they can afford an F-150 or a Silverado at $70K plus? That's not all rich folk driving those expensive new cars around. It's not how much it cost, it's "how much per month".
As a friend of mine states, it's a choice. If one were even of modest means, and wanted a Full Classic, there are ways to make it happen. No, the "middle class" usually doesn't own Duesenbergs, but there are lots of other Classics out there (as in the CCCA definition, not modern "classics")
It’s always good every now and then to remind yourself and others that there are some guys driving super expensive high-end cars and those guys are broke. There are also some guys driving around in a ratty modest model T, and they own the whole town. I know examples of both of those types of people.
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4 minutes ago, alsancle said:
No.
Now I remember, pay to have my wife become a member of the Pierce Arrow society, and let her know about it in a mushy card.
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1 minute ago, alsancle said:
Feb 14th is the magic day. You are almost 2 months past the solstice and the sun is higher and warmer, things aren't as bad after that.
Good to know........ there’s something else I’m supposed to do on February 14..................... 🤔
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16 minutes ago, alsancle said:
Supposed to be 50 here on Saturday. Will try to get something out.
We have some of that warmth coming across to our area as well. I think there could be a window to get out and play with some stuff, but surely reality will sweep across us northern people again. I have to keep reminding myself it’s still early February.
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I don't think its overpriced and if that Brown was an option when new, I don't mind it. Brown would rarely be my first choice in a color, but I have decided lately that Brown period correct cars look much better in person than in Photographs.
I'd think the new CCCA status of Lasalle my stir up a few interested buyers for this car. It only needs one to change hands.
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I know I've seen this car not too long ago, but can't remember where. I forgot the 6 series still had cowl lights like the 443/526, but those headlights aren't 640 headlights. What a mess and treasure at the same time.
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9 hours ago, vintage1 said:
On the Dennis the Menace tv show there was a Winton in the episode Horseless Carriage Club.
Great find. The car figures prominently in the show, lots of footage of it. A great looking ride. makes me want one.
Truthfully, I'd forgotten about Dennis the Menace. You have to wonder how this episode came into existence (writer or director was a fan???), and I wonder if the car is still with us. It looks nice and you'd hope it has been kept in a collection somewhere.
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1 hour ago, Steve_Mack_CT said:
Funny color is subjective. The green doesn't trip my trigger like Targa or mulsanne blue or steel cities grey but matching # 4 speed is nice since so many of these are running replacement engines.
Looks like a very nice C3. Wide price range on these 68 - 72 cars, convertibles do bring around a 20% or better premium.
Had a 71 visibility is much better top down.
You are right on Steve. I like the C3's. I owned a 73, but have an itch to get a 68-72. They were that "sexy" car I first fell in love with as a little kid (A sixth grader in 1976). I've driven a few and they tended to be "rattly and loose" in their handling and road manners. Maybe I haven't driven a good one......?
I look frequently, and if I had to guess, I'd say 8/10 have an engine swap or significant parts swaps with the old block. I suspect the coupe's are more rigid than the roadsters and that may affect the driving experience. My boys (mid 20's) comment a lot on "chrome bumper sharks", and that is not lost on me. I do want to see them embrace the hobby, something we can enjoy together and buying one of these would instantly have them more involved.
The car in question looks nice. I find the color attractive, and a refreshing change from the more common red C3 (not that there's anything wrong with red).
Steve, what was the driving experience with your 71?
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A strong price for a four door sedan, but I like it. You will never know unless you go see it in person. The price might be negotiable, and still a lot of money for a sedan, but if it’s super clean and everything is perfect and it runs well and doesn’t have a laundry list of things incorrect or not working or in poor condition, you’re probably better off paying a little bit of a premium as opposed to saving 10 grand and buying a car with needs that either never get done, or if they do, you’ll spend over 20 grand doing them.
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After days of below zero weather, we had a solid week of rain and 40° in northern Illinois and the roads are pretty clean. 44° and sunny today so I just thought why not. This is a car that was sleeping for maybe 10 years and was woken up last summer. After staying close to home and a run in the neighborhood, I was back in the driveway and let it idle for about 10 minutes and then put her away. I was shocked that there was not a single drop of oil and coolant or gas on the drive. I’m really looking forward to this coming summer to take some of the details and sorting up a notch or two.
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20 minutes ago, PFitz said:
The '30 Pirate Phaeton to the right of that '30 Deauville is also an export right-hand drive that Tom Hubbard found in England, brought back and restored.
It too is fabulous.
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They have some really nice custom body offerings of those models. Here is a 147 body by Dietrich at Tom Hubbards museum in Tucson. 5,000 dollars for this custom bodied example. I’ve seen this car many times and it is just really a clean attractive Franklin.
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1 hour ago, auburnseeker said:
So in 5 years I go from auburnseeker to having 2 in the garage. Do I change the name or just keep looking for more?
I think we all know the answer to this...... because you can't have too many Auburns......
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