George Smolinski
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Nick,
More information & a photo or two would be helpful. What make and model, how many miles, engine size, etc.
A '68 Mercury 4 door with a 390 engine is probably not worth the effort, but a '68 Mustang with a 390 may be.
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The name Rube Goldberg comes to mind when looking at the photos of that contraption.
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That collection I posted about before is now posted on MPLS CL.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/collection-of-classic-cars/6701617273.html
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How about this one for $16,500? Ad says: "well-documented and maintained through the years" Supposedly 31,400 miles.
Or this one for $5500? Ad says: "1941 Packard 110 Business Coupe, Series 1900 with flathead 6 cyl engine and 3 speed on column."
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I guess it's a good thing that I saw the CL ad & posted it here.
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Not mine. Some cool old cars & tractors.
https://www.nixonauctioneers.com/assets/Vic-Wenzel/VIC-WENZEL-2018.pdf
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Not mine - wish it was. It would be fun to go look at them. Start your own museum.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/collection-of-classic-cars/6701656265.html
Got a collection cars for sale
Year Make Model Price
1 1939 Ahrens Fox HT (Hercules Type) $150,000.00
2 1950 Buick Custom
"Truly Rare" $39,000.00
3 1907 Cadillac Model K Victoria Runabout $65,000.00
4 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Roadster $55,000.00
5 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring
6 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Demi Tonneau $99,000.00
7 1913 Cadillac Model 30 Touring $125,000.00
8 1917 Cadillac Type 57 Three-Passenger Coupe $39,000.00
9 1918 Cadillac Type 57 New York City Laundry Truck $65,000.00
10 1918 Cadillac Roadster $99,000.00
11 1930 Cadillac V-16 Model 4380 Convertible Sedan $425,000.00
12 1930 Cadillac Dual Cowl Phaeton $165,000.00
13 1930 Cadillac Model 353 Fisher Rumble Seat Coupe $67,500.00
14 1930 Cadillac V-16 Imperial Sedan 4330 $185,000.00
15 1931 Cadillac V-16 Custom Victoria body by Lansfield $1,000,000.00
16 1932 Cadillac V-16 Imperial Cabriolet Madame X Model 5155-C
17 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz $225,000.00
18 1904 Cameron One Cylinder Roadster $49,000.00
19 1905 Cameron 4 Cylinder $67,000.00
20 1915 Crane Simplex Gentlemen's Speedster $225,000.00
21 1921 Duesenberg Straight 8 Racer $375,000.00
22 1934 Duesenberg J-505 Derham Convertible Sedan
23 1932 Ford Model B Fire Truck Pumper $12,000.00
24 1940 Ford Convertible Coupe Deluxe $75,000.00
25 1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Coupe Roadster by LeBaron $550,000.00
26 1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Sedan $69,000.00
27 1909 Locomobile Model 30 Touring $115,000.00
28 1911 Marmon Wasp Recreation Race Car $175,000.00
29 1920 Mercer Raceabout $425,000.00
30 1921 Mercer Raceabout
31 1921 Mercer Sporting $110,000.00
32 1909 Pierce Arrow Model UU Runabout $275,000.00
33 1918 Pierce Arrow Type 48 Roadster $250,000.00
34 1910 Pullman Model O Roadster $125,000.00
35 1920 ReVere Duesenberg ReVere Four Passenger Speedster $125,000.00
36 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible $125,000.00
37 1905 Stanley Model CX Runabout $89,000.00
38 1929 Stutz Blackhawk $90,000.00
39 1905 Thomas Flyer Model 25 five passenger touring, 4 cylinder, chain drive, 114 inch WB $375,000.00
Vintage Motorcycles For Sale Below
40 1911 American Yale Single $59,500.00
41 1911 Emblem Twin Factory Racer $225,000.00
42 1911 Excelsior Single $65,000.00
43 1928 Excelsior Big Bertha Hill Climber $200,000.00
44 1911 Flanders Belt Drive Single Cylinder $59,000.00
45 1911 Flying Merkel Twin $125,000.00
46 1911 Flying Merkel 50/50 V-Twin $125,000.00
47 1911 Flying Merkel V Twin $125,000.00
48 1912 Flying Merkel Board Track Racer Twin $75,000.00
49 1920 Flying Merkel Motor Wheel $22,000.00
50 1912 Harley Davidson Single $150,000.00
51 1915 Harley Davidson Model 11 Twin
Three Speed Engine #6676K $135,000.00
52 1947 Harley Davidson WL (WL5319) $25,000.00
53 1948 Harley Davidson WL 1227 $25,000.00
54 1957 Harley Davidson FLH Panhead $47,500.00
55 1913 Henderson Four $150,000.00
56 1909 Indian 5 HP Twin $125,000.00
57 1911 Indian 4 HP Single $99,000.00
58 1915 Indian Eight Valve' Board Track Racer $85,000.00
59 1920 Indian PowerPlus Twin with Side Car $85,000.00
60 1947 Indian Chief $39,500.00
61 1951 Indian Chief $45,000.00
62 1915 Miami Single $35,000.00
63 1921 Ner A Car 221CC $22,000.00
64 1909 Pierce 4 Cylinder $150,000.00
65 1912 Pierce Single $89,000.00
66 1912 Pope Model H 2 Single $65,000.00
67 1912 Yale Model 27 7HP Twin $99,000.00
Interested Call/Text/email
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Most unexpected: I was looking on line for a floor shift steering column for a '66 Impala & ran across an ad for a Chevy column. I called the seller & he wasn't sure if it was Impala or Chevelle, but I told him I'd buy it anyway. I then asked if he had anything else. He said he had a few small pieces, mostly mirrors, so I bought them. I think the column was $100 & the box was $25. Turns out 1 of the mirriors was a driver's side remote for a 1964 Impala & in darn near NOS condition. Very scarce part to find. I didn't need it so it went on Ebay where it went to around $300 with a few days left. I thought I was doing pretty good. The last day it jumped to $600 just before I went to bed. I looked in the morning to see where it ended & was blown away. Slightly over $1000. Nice return on $25.
Best parts find: I owned a '66 Biscayne L72. Those have a 1 year only dual snorkel aircleaner, again a very scarce piece. I was surfing Ebay & spotted a '66 plain Impala with an L72 that had an NOS aircleaner for it in the original box sitting in the trunk. Back then you could get phone numbers of sellers or give yours out. I did so with the seller & convinced him to sell me the aircleaner for $600. I ended up selling the car w/o the aircleaner on it, and put the a/c on Ebay. Ended up getting $4500 for it.
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Found the photo on another site.
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3 hours ago, kings32 said:
Why does people on here say it is to much to restore a car . there isn't many cars out there that you will get your money back . It is the joy you get from doing them your self and the people you met along the way . I have meet a lot of great people with this hobby . When you are through with this world you can't take anything with you but your memories . Enjoy . Kings32
Because for some, maybe a lot of people on here it is no longer a hobby & hasn't been for a long time. It is now a business or investment complete with dishonest wheeler dealers that show up whenever money in large quantities is involved, maybe not here, but they are around this "business."
Perhaps you've heard the saying about 1970 Chevelle SS's. There's more of them today than were ever built.
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Well put Brasscarguy. 442 Originally started out to mean exactly that - 4 speed, 4 barrel, dual exhaust. At some point the "girlie men" must have complained because they didn't have the smarts to know how to drive a stick, so Olds made them with AT's also. I've even seen some for sale with AT on the column.
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On 8/30/2018 at 5:25 AM, keninman said:
Thanks but they are a couple thousand miles from me.
True, geographically, but only a mouse click on the computer. They may be a good source of information even from a couple thousand miles. It was that way for my Riley. There is 1 group I joined in the US, but I also was in contact with members of a Riley group & parts supplier in England. Contact was both by phone & email.
I've done similar but in reverse for Impala owners in Europe & Australia - sold parts & gave technical advice.
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I Googled Siata & found the above link. Check Facebook for a group also.
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https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/d/1937-cord-roadster-real-deal/6672290295.html
Not mine. Thought you guys would like to drool over it.
1937 cord roadster custom roadster real deal all steel has been in a private collection since restored in the early 70s a factory matching numbers lycoming 289 8cyl 4 speed hidden headlights front wheel drive .......runs and drives great show or tour please give me a call for more info on this superb one of a kind collector car please no texts they will not be answered barry 508 797997 nine PRICE NEGOTIABLE
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Reminds me of a '67 Impala SS I bought & resold. It was a very clean (no rust) South Dakota car used by a travelling salesman. He took the small block out of it & put in a GM (Olds?) diesel. It bolted up to the Muncie 4 speed that was in it originally. Car had over 300,000 miles on it. Guy that bought it was a local. Gave it to his son who was in school for auto body. Put a small block back in it, redid the interior & the kid did the body & paint. They took kind of a sow's ear & made it into a silk purse.
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9 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said:
That's right the sedan delivery had blank metal sides. There was also the little known delivery sedan, a stripped down 2 door sedan with a flat platform in place of the rear seat.
There were sedan deliveries made with windows also. I know of one in N. Dakota. It's a 1960 Chevy original highway dept. vehicle. Interior is all sedan delivery as is the exterior except for the glass instead of the blank metal sides.
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If that cute black car comes with it for the $4750, I'll take it!
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https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/1931-durant-619-deluxe-with/6659584851.html
Not mine. Someone here may want it.
1931 DURANT MODEL 619 DELUXE. ONE OF 1000 619s MADE. WITH ONLY 16 KNOWN TO EXIST AND OUT OF THE 16 ONLY 3 ARE DELUXES. OUT OF THE 3 DELUXES THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WITH DUAL SIDEMOUNTS. THIS IS A VERY SOLID CAR NEEDING TOTAL RESTORATION. MOTOR IS NOT STUCK. CAR IS 98% COMPLETE, MISSING THINGS THAT ARE THE SAME ON ALL 30 AND 31 DURANTS. A COUPLE COOL THINGS ABOUT THIS CAR ARE: THIS IS THE ONLY DURANT THE HAS A GRILL AS APOSE TO A GRILL SHELL. AND NO NEED TO HOT ROD TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC THESE CARS WERE ADVERTISED TO CRUSE AT 70 TO 80 MPH!!! VERY WORTHY OF RESTORING. $5000 O.B.O.CALL 715-864-FIVE 7 ONE 5
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https://westky.craigslist.org/cto/d/1935-auburn-victoria-cpe/6631230185.html Not mine. Maybe someone here wants it.
1935 Auburn 653/654 Victoria 2 door. Bought from second owner who had the car stored for over 50 years. The body has no rust and is very solid. The brakes have been gone through and the engine runs very good. Have drove the car around the neighborhood on a gas can. Original tank has not been cleaned. Dash has been restored, turn signals have been added. Car is still 6 volt system with a 2 speed rearend. Has the original split front seats, the rear seat is missing. Has a new windshield installed. Does not have the other windows but these are flat and can be cut no problem. Has a clean up to date title plus a copy of the previous 1964 title. Bumpers are missing in pics but does have them and has the rear spare with cover. I'm listing this for a friend so please call or text show contact info ask for Paul. Please leave message and he will call you back. No scammers or any help selling needed.
This is a very rare car and he has much more then the asking price invested. The last picture is of a different car with a asking price that is double, I believe it would be hard to find a car this good for the money. Next to the last picture is what this car looked like before primer. Thank you for reading my ad. (270) 210-6207 Paul
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https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1934-packard-eight-1101-coupe/6631816519.html
Not mine, maybe someone here needs this.
I have a 1934 Packard Eight 1101 Coupe for sale. This Eleventh Series Packard is partway through the restoration. This is a well cared for car with only 14000 original miles and considered a full classic by the AACA. This is a rare model with no sidemounts and a rear mounted spare. This combination gives the car free flowing lines without the side mounts breaking up the picture. There is no rust pitting on the chassis and the body sheetmetal is in very good condition. All the wood in the car is intact and solid, no need to replace any of it. The 319ci inline 8 engine, transmission, 136.25" wheelbase chassis and rear differential have all been completely rebuilt/restored. There has also been some chroming of misc parts done. The fenders, running boards and doors all need some work yet. The doors have a very small amount of rust to be repaired and the wood is perfect. The running boards need work as they are rusty and the fenders have the usual dings and a small amount of rust. The car was originally Bruce Blue Pearlite, Packard called this their "semi-luminous color" The interior is a Standard Laidlaw Broadcloth, it is a bluish gray. The rumble seat still has the original dark blue paint on it. This Packard does run and drive and tires have virtually no miles on them. A very advanced car of its day with adjustable ride control, self oiling chassis and power brakes. This car is complete except for a few small items which can be gotten from any model of 1934 Packard. If you know your Packards then you are aware that most believe 1934 is the height of styling for this marque and these 1934 "project" Packards in good condition rarely come up for sale. Don't miss out on this opportunity, these coupes are selling for well over $100K restored and this one is over halfway there! Asking $55K (815) 252-7247-
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4 hours ago, victorialynn2 said:
Maybe it was partially because they were my fathers, but mostly because of the unreasonable expectations and insulting “negotiations’ of some of the prospects. It felt like they mostly just wanted a tour of what he had or thought pointing out every little flaw was a good way to justify offering 10-50% of what I eventually sold them for.
They get that idea from A_s Monkey Garage.
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Not Mine. Anyone here into LaSalle's? 1937 La Salle coupe, 49565 original miles, car runs, flathead V8 3 speed, clean title, good solid car, text or email for more info.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/1937-la-salle-coupe/6631513311.html (612) 210-8488 Mark
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Matt,
It isn't just car dealers that go through what you describe. As a non-dealer seller, I've experienced similar events & on the flip side as a buyer, I've had a lot of double talk thrown at me from non-dealers & dealers when I was interested in a certain car. I've seen cars for sale on the web that were beautiful, but questionable for one reason or another as to what they really were (say, an Impala SS instead of a plain Impala ). That car shows up on another site with the owner/seller asking verification questions as to whether it's a true SS. Even after getting the information verifying it's only an Impala, the seller's ad doesn't change. He/she just ignores the info because it's not what they wanted to hear & continues to sell the car as originally described. If a buyer has good knowledge of the particular car they are looking at, they can walk away, but pity the clueless buyer. A PT Barnum quote comes to mind here. As a seller, I've made a deal with down payment only to have the buyer ask about other issues with the car after making the down payment. One thing I'm grateful for is never having to cancel a deal done long distance & hope I never have to.
Every seller probably experiences what you did in varying degrees. You just get more of it because you are selling far more cars than most people.
Finally, I'm sure all the hype the a_ _ hats on BJ & other VC auction shows don't help the whole old car buying & selling scene either. From watching some of them until I can't take their babble anymore, they are mostly fountains of misinformation. That can't help the clueless buyer.
I'm fortunate enough to be on this site, so when I find something of interest I can ask here if I don't know a lot about the car I'm looking at. Thank you to all that give good advice on this site.
Advice on what to do with a 65 Skylark Convertible
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Tom,
I sent you a PM.