John Bloom

That was my thought too when I called on it. It runs, so that is huge.

I spoke to the seller about 6 months ago, seemed like a very nice guy. At the time, he didn't have the trunk lid, but the pictures now show he has found/fabricated one. Not sure where the value is, but it would look great if someone could return it to it's glory.

Ed, thanks. I was using Packard and Cadillac as examples. Your answer that the Company had a specific trunk listed as an accessories and it might span a couple years is helpful. I started looking at more pictures last night and noticed that it seems common that factory bodied cars had the same trunk across multiple years/series and models/wheelbases. I see the same trunk on a Packard 443 Phaeton as is being displayed on a 726. I assume coachbuilt bodies may have had some type of custom trunk with luggage. I have been looking at a car that has a trunk unlike anything else I have seen of that make and series. It made me curious to know "what is appropriate for a specific car". I guess for some, if the original trunk is gone, they just put something back there for storage.

It is strange the things I remember as I get older....... As a teenager, 40 years ago I used to earn money in the summers doing work with a buddy on his dad's farm. He had a Quincy compressor in the barn. It was used when I first saw it in the late 1970's. I saw my buddy a couple of years ago at a memorial service for a classmate, we were making small talk standing around with people in attendance and he told me the farm was sold but he has the compressor and it still works. I think they were made in Quincy Illinois, not sure if they are still made there or if they have outsourced to someplace out of the US. I keep buying cheap small compressors and throwing them away every couple of years. You would think I would learn.....

I searched to see if this has already been covered and didn’t see a good response. What are the guidelines/rules on Trunk’s? Do all 1930 Cadillacs have the same trunk regardless of series and wheelbase? Do all in house bodies of a Packard, model and body use the same, but custom coachbuilt bodies will have their own? Do people just put what they like or think looks good? Did a trunk get used from a make across many years and series? Is there a Brunn trunk? Dietrich trunk? Derham trunk? What is going on with why a specific trunk is on a car.......in house body and coachbuilt?

That looks like a car/price that will find a buyer. It wouldn’t be my first choice of colors, but the lines have nothing to apologize for even sitting next to a car at multiple times the asking price.

This exactly. I can understand why this had tons of interest and sold quickly. I use myself as an example, I’m not looking for a 1957 Cadillac, but when I clicked on this post the first time I looked at it and thought hmmmm..........

John. I do this all the time for things I see on Craigslist. I have found it works over 50% of the time. I keep the printouts and go back and look through all of them a few times a year. I don’t always know the market for everything that catches my eye, but if I see something that I’d like to have, and my gut says it is overpriced, it is frequently available when I reach out again later.

Another great car from Indiana. Elwood Haynes, the pride of Kokomo, was an accomplished metallurgist. He is credited with inventing stainless steel in 1912. He produced a gasoline powered car in 1894. his first venture was with the Apperson brothers and their business grew until a split in 1905 which yielded the two separate entities: Haynes Automobile Company and Apperson Automobile Company. not sure if there is a definitive book on the Haynes Brand. Bob, what year and model is your Haynes?

Sorry, it’s a picture of a picture. 1982, I was 17 and paid 400 dollars for it saved from mowing lawns. I so wish I had it today. I was so proud of it and would detail it every weekend.

Reading about Marmon's early this morning. It joggled my mind again about a question I've wondered. ....... When did the price of open Classics start to pull away from Closed Classics of the same model? This Ad shows their pride in being able to sell you a closed car for not much more than an open one. Had that concept flipped by the 1950's? Earlier? Later? Now a 1930 long wheelbase closed classic might be 40K and the open version of the same platform could be 140K.......when did this separation of value first start to show up?

Call me a skeptic......

Ed, very impressive! I will race it against my 1966 Honda Cub. It is 49cc’s so considering that your engine is 24 times larger, if you will give me 24 x 6.68=160.32 seconds, we can race for pink slips!!

Yikes! Glad you survived. Yes, mine is the 150 (Benly). Hondas rev like a a chainsaw. So ruggedly dependable. I had a few mishaps back in the day. “You meet the nicest people on a Honda”

Love those 50’s and 70’s. Great to hear it will be multi-generational.

I never raced dirt bikes but suburban/rural living in the 70s in our small town in Indiana had lots of memories of those Honda CT70’s. Loved those small trail bikes. Vintage Honda’s are a soft spot for me.

Kara , post any pictures you have of the car and give a summary of what you know about it’s condition and history. There are some very knowledgeable individuals who might be helpful with your question of what the car might be worth.

I have a 52 super. They are great cars. I hope someone on this forum grabs this. They won’t be disappointed at this price point.

Walt and West, thanks for your information. I like those Radiator scripts and I see them on a few examples of that era. I guess it is just a nonfactory accessory that some owners want to put on to dress up the front end. Good to know that it isn't wrong to be without it. The front end of those cars speaks for itself. Walt, I have been doing lots of research on those carburetors. They are pricey, but may be a good investment in the long haul to have a good running car. West has also spoken to me about the cost of getting the correct carburetor for the car. I appreciate both of your help.

A lot of car for the money. You couldn’t do the chrome on the car for the asking price.

Thanks Walt, I'm specifically interested in 1930 733 Club sedans, but to know what was correct for other models and years is interesting. I always associate this look with earlier cars, and I like it.

The mindset of sellers...... "It's worth every penny I'm asking and I ain't budging....." "Gee, no one is calling me about the car, perhaps I'm asking too much, oh well, I'm in no hurry, don't need the money, and I don't care, lets see what happens" "Hmmm, not a lot of action, maybe I should lower the price or listen to lower offers" "I am losing storage, have no place to put it, and I'm broke and any amount of money would be helpful" If you like the car, figure out which of these sellers you are dealing with and act accordingly.

Welcome Mindaugas, White Vehicles are all the rage around here since a member bought a 1917 White. I can't help specifically with your question about your engine, but I expect others will chime in shortly with specifics.

I often see the Packard Radiator script on the stone guard of Packards in the late 20's and early 30's. Was this an option from Packard? Is it correct for the car? Any insight or information on the correctness of these?

Steve, thanks for coming out and explaining all of this for us and taking ownership. I applaud you for being so forthcoming. That is rare in today’s world. I am grateful for all you do for us and look forward to welcoming the member back.