George Smolinski
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1 hour ago, StillOutThere said:
But both are in fact genuine Studebaker accessories and truly rare items. Some of us are old customizers and I personally like them on this car. Subjective opinions go all directions.
Overdrive equipped to make it a fine cruiser also! I'd own this (as if I needed another car).
I think I’m tired of seeing so many cars with one or both accessories on them. Seems a certain demographic are waaaaay into accessorizing their cars and it’s just too much on too many cars.
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Although the BAT car has a replacement engine, it is the 340 hp version. On the other hand, the barn find may be the 250 hp version if the air cleaner is any indicator. The ad doesn’t specify original engine though.
IF the two were equal in condition and IF the barn find has it’s original engine, I would opt for the 250 hp car because of the original engine. I like original. One other point, the BAT car has the 340 hp which is a solid lifter engine and does require periodic adjustment. Not so with the 250 hp.
One other note, at a cruise or local show, I bet the barn find as it sits would generate more interest from us “common folk” than the nice shiny BAT car.-
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I’d rather have the white coupe next to it.
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looks stupid with the fugly visor and skirts.
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2 hours ago, 28 Chrysler said:
I was asked to bring a car to a small town car show, my wife's Mustang was one of two car.
Sure way to bring home a trophy.
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1 hour ago, John_S_in_Penna said:
Jake ("Nick"), please give us ample description.
Posting 4 pictures alone doesn't tell the story.
I heard he’s a man of few words.
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45 minutes ago, edinmass said:
After 40 years…….and if you have not had any losses, maybe it’s time to self insure and just buy liability?
I don’t know that I’d want to self insure either or both of his Cadillacs. I also don’t know that I’d want to store either Cadillac outside.
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Another in the class of-let’s take the car all apart, realize we’re in waaay over our heads, then try to sell it for at least twice the value.
Question: Shouldn’t a disassembled car like this one be considered a complete parts car and valued as such?
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Owned by a retired fireman? The vinyl interior makes it look even worse. Shouldn’t it be mohair?
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2 hours ago, The 55er said:
Neat car but it's missing all the side trim trim as John S noted. This 2-door trim might be difficult to find today or even unobtanium. A pre-purchase rust inspection is certainly a requirement for one of these
28 minutes ago, Crusty Trucker said:I think most if not all 1949 Olds had chrome rocker trim, too
Maybe that’s why the price is $12,500 instead of the ever popular $29,900.
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36 minutes ago, Leif in Calif said:
It's a lot of car for the money
No, it’s a lot of money for the car.
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21 hours ago, 8E45E said:
There are a few exceptions, especially if it has a big block.
Am I the only one? This Biscayne is a ‘69, NOT a ‘68. Evidently, old Bob didn’t know sh— from shinola about big Chevys. One of my pet peeves- so called “experts” in magazines, at dealers and especially at the auctions spewing misinformation like it’s God’s honest truth.
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3 hours ago, Cadillac Fan said:
Yes I can. The attached link shows a car in the condition I described. Do you think it will sell for more than low four figures. I don’t.
I suppose if you’re Carnac you can. Call me cheap but that right there is NOT a 4 figure car. I’d have trouble giving you $500 for it, but I am a cheapskate when it comes to cars like your photo shows.
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4 hours ago, Cadillac Fan said:
If they are sedans rusting in a field, they have low 4 figure value.
With all due respect, you can’t know that. One has to at least see a few photos to make any kind of value statement.
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How about starting out on the right foot in asking for advice, by posting some photos so we can better determine what you have? It may be a huge collection, all in reasonably good condition or nicer, or it may be a huge collection of weathered junk that sat in the elements for the last 20, 30, or even 50 years.
The condition will certainly determine how, where, to whom it is sold.
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8 hours ago, John Bloom said:
I realize I have maybe taken us “off topic”..... but George, that 59 Pontiac checks every box for me.
All three of them make my pants feel funny just looking at them.🤣
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13 hours ago, John Bloom said:
The GM 53’s (Olds Fiesta, Buick Skylark, and Cadillac Eldorado) are a unique trifecta with (in my opinion) justified love. I’m trying to think of something else like this threesome for style, lower production numbers, and dropdead good looking
May not all be low production numbers, but I’m partial to fins and these three are all drop dead gorgeous imho.
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Unless you have more money than brains and HAD to have a ‘53 Skylark, and none in better condition than this were currently for sale, then you should run, not walk away from this “deal.”
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Why anyone would put one of those pos visors on a car is beyond me, except if you are trying to make it look goofy. A SUNvisor on a convertible makes as much sense as a screen door on a submarine.
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"Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" In this case, yes.
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My pants feel funny just looking at the pictures.😁
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2 hours ago, John348 said:
We are not exactly celebrating the freedom to do what we want to today, just that today was the day that the thirteen colonies declared independence from British rule, hence taxation without representation in British Parliament.
Reading comprehension - poor.😁 I didn’t say what you’re saying. I said take time to remember what we are celebrating today. ……………And enjoy the freedom to do whatever we want.😁
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Take time from the parades, car shows, picnics, etc. today to remember what we are celebrating today. And enjoy the freedom we have to do whatever we want. Happy 4th!
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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads on this great site!
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Dodge coupe 1938
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Try a Google search or look on EBay. Late 1930’s Dodge gas tanks are available.