George Smolinski
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I graduated in '69. I had one buddy with a '66 Mercury Comet factory 427, 2-4's, & 4 speed. Went racing with him once. 4 guys in the car, I was behind him in the back seat watching his tach & speedo. When he hit 3rd gear, we were doing 110, but the car wasn't moving, just burning the tires off. Another buddy have one of the factory 427 Fairlanes with the 427, 2-4's, & 4 speed. What I find ironic about todays mega horsepower cars is it's taken millions in R&D, the cars cost enormous $$$, & I don't think any of them from the factory can match what this kid did with his car. He was making 1200 horse & driving it on the street. I know I'm comparing apples & oranges, but........DAMN!
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1 hour ago, F&J said:
Twisted all around, to suit some point you choose to have me believe. I rest my case when I said you "seem" very proud to tell the world you did NOT buy a prewar. Note I said "seem". If so however, We need more people unlike yourself, if we want to save more unwanted prewar projects,... oh, heaven forbid if a person DOES buy it, find a totally above board, legal way to register it...then restore it to stock, or rod it!
The AACA "vocal" guys crack me up to no end. They say we should hate rodding, but look for every excuse not to save one in nice stock condition. There are plenty here that do agree with what I say or preach continually about saving these beautiful but seemingly unwanted prewar project cars, but they just don't have the courage to speak up here.
Other "vocal" AACA guys lay the whole "getting upside down" on a resto $$ value, talking new potential buyers out of a purchase for some silly "value" comparisons, yet they spend thousands $ on cable TV or golf memberships???....so they appartently don't care if a lot of prewar projects get scrapped or rodded.
Our USA cars have been leaving our Country in droves for many years now... we need to wonder why? ... I don't. Geeez.
Evidently, you are the one, & the only one who has the correct ideology for whether to buy any type of old car. I bow to you Oh Great One.
The Great & Powerful Oz has spoken.
"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain."
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17 hours ago, Mark Huston said:
If this car is a Commander is is not worth $10,000. If a President, yes, IF it runs and does not require major engine repair.
I'll give him his 2 weeks & make an offer somewhere below $10,000.
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4 hours ago, F&J said:
So right, Ron... as we are, or once were also "flippers" and collectors too, of vintage cars, .....we both sure do know that most people who inquire about a car we had for sale, are mostly dreamers....no real deep seated intent to buy anything they call on. It is a "feel good" call, for the typical unhappy person in that he is so desperate to feel worthy, that they play this silly charade.
We all recall the pre-internet days when selling in Hemmings before there were pictures in the ads back then. Even though we spent the extra few dollars each ad, to say at the end of the ad; "no picture collectors please", or worse yet, when we did send a dozen glossy 35mm photos and even included a stamped self addressed return envelope, NONE of you pathetic dreamers EVER sent one stinking set of pictures back! You people are real beauties, the ones who travel through life in some sort of pathetic mental state, searching in vain for "nothing", in realistic term.
and, their comments back to our return phone calls, always were some well versed BS story, "oh, I bought one closer" "oh, the Wife said no" "lost my job" etc etc
The title of this exact thread is almost showing EXACTLY what we flippers dealt with,,,,a guy who brags about NOT buying a car!
I'm out. Fact is Fact, you all can deal with it.
KMA & Two Bucks. If you don't know what they mean, PM me & maybe I'll tell you. Again, if your reading comprehension was above average you would "comprehend" (our secret word for today boys & girls) what took place. And again, I won't expect someone reading my post through know-it-all eyes to "comprehend" (there's that secret word again) what took place in this deal & what I was explaining. Perhaps if you are going to insult members of this forum, you should do as you state above - "I'm out." By the way, do you want to review my other post Looky What I found Now & let me know if it meets your approval? I won't hold my breath for anything positive about it from you & that should be self explanatory even to you.
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15 hours ago, George Smolinski said:
In a state that small there's only a few hundred to keep track of.
That is a very silly, nonsensical answer,....It was meant to be humorous, but I forgot to include the smiley face. Judging by the rest of your posts on this topic, you wouldn’t have gotten the humor even if I did. here in CT the no-title issue on old cars is the same as Rhode Island. And we have a lot more that a few hindered cars to keep track of. And Rhode island has thousands of cheapie used car/older car dealers, so your answer is based on nothing factual at all. Take is all wrong as hateful, but I simply state truths when the B-S regularily flys on AACA.
The States that require some sort of paper from a CT car, often demand a "current" and "original" registration paper, These stricter States will not take a "copy" of a current registration paper, and will not accept a car from our State that is NOT currently registered, BUT, other States will take a CT car without current, as long as the VIN is 100%verified, and if the bill of sale is 100% factual, and not "made up" by the new owner.
My point is just in one area: Let's say you always wished you could find that impossibly rare early 1930s car body style that only six were made....then out of the blue, some big rancher in Texas finds one sitting junked in a dry wash on his 1000 acre ranch. He has no papers but wants to find a home for it in our hobby. Some of us would be there in a heartbeat, while the closed minded folks here, or elsewhere in our hobby, would just say "no title-no way". At that point, those people are just plain being unreasonable on such a rare car worth saving, and one that they dreamed of finding, but thinking it was surely impossible. Based on your “factual” statements above, I was supposed to buy the car because, let’s see, F&J said I must buy it based on his vast knowledge of the titling systems in the various states. I beg to differ. If you don’t live in Minnesota, then you don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. Next time I locate a car that interests me, I’ll first ask your blessing and permission to buy it. If your reading comprehension was above average, you would note that I did pay in full for it. After that, a series of events took place that caused me to decide against it. I thoroughly explained it all, but maybe you couldn’t see or read it all looking through your know-it-all eyes. Again, I apologize for not putting one of these
in my post about RI.
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In a state that small there's only a few hundred to keep track of.
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Found this while surfing. Owner said he will sell in 2 weeks to highest offer. Has four $10000 offers. It's missing the aircleaner & passenger side wiper arm. He also has the fender mount spares & all the hardware for them. I think these things had turn signals or running lights on top of the front fenders & I don't see it in the photo. AND.......he has the title. Is it worth more than the $10K & if so, how much?
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Strange (for me) but true. So, I posted a Looky What I Bought topic a couple weeks or so ago. Saw the '39 LaSalle coupe for sale on line, talked to the person that placed the ad, & then Paypal'd the full amount to the "owner." The car belonged to the father of the woman selling it. She was cleaning up his estate. Her husband was the person I talked to when I replied to the ad. He gave me a general description & sent additional photos. I asked about title when I first talked to him, & he said they had not yet found the title while going through the paperwork in the house. In the meantime, I got my Paypal money refunded by the daughter. She said it had to do with shipping on her Paypal account. I then emailed to ask about the daughter applying for lost/duplicate title, & straighten out the payment. She phoned me to talk about paying, suggesting I could just pay when I picked the car up. I said ok & asked her about the title. Her reply was there never was a title. I mulled it over until the next day & sent her an email telling her no, I was not buying the car without a title. She replied that was ok because a guy from Texas was coming the next day to buy the car. I think I'm glad I didn't buy it, glad I didn't drive down there, & glad she refunded my original full payment for the car. By the way it was $2500. Now I'm looking for another gem only with a title.
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"I just don't say enough interesting things that people like."
It's a wise man that keeps his mouth shut & ears open sometimes.
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Should we all "like" Pomeroy's post so he won't feel bad?
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The car is interesting. How are you arranging for a buyer to submit payment? I know cash in person works well, but I'm not going to show up in person. Please advise.
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NADA values & this car IS NOT on the high retail end as shown in the photos.
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RetailBase Price $5,571 $11,100 $16,300 $35,700 Options: (add) TOTAL PRICE: $5,571 $11,100 $16,300 $35,700
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Not mine. Someone here may own it or want it.
https://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/6199627292.html
1937 Lincoln convertible sedan, V12. Original car, excellent condition. Only 12 manufactured. Asking $160,000 or best offer. (320) 632-9271
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50 minutes ago, Paul Dobbin said:
Does asking the value indicate you may want to flip it?
It indicates that I'm curious if I paid too much, too little, or just right without disclosing first what I paid. Also, I've had offers to buy it already.
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36 minutes ago, keiser31 said:
George....that is one cool coupe.
Thank you. As soon as I get the car home & parts sorted out, I'll contact you with a list of what I need.
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Running boards for sure. I will have to sort things out when I get it home. Any guesses as to what it's worth as it sits?
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I just bought this. Are there any LaSalle nuts out there that can help find a few parts?
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He forgot this part of the NADA page -
High Retail Value
This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Some vehicles may be considered “matching numbers” vehicles.This car IS NOT high retail value!
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Thought you boys would like to look at these.
http://www.sullivanauctioneers.com/auction/huge-collector-car-antique-tractor-collection-2/
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Welcome, and yes it's the same here. I see hundreds of cars the are not worth what people ask for them. One general rule I use is to find two of what I'm looking for/at, one that needs a lot of work & one that is in nice condition. I ask myself if I bought the one needing all the work, could I have it in the condition of the nice one for the difference in price between the two. If no, I won't buy the one needing all the work. If you're restoring a car that is special to you for whatever reason, I don't think it's as critical especially if you plan on keeping it.
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Keiser,
It would appear from your posts that you just bomb around all day lookin' for cool old stuff to snap photos of & post here.
Keep 'em coming.
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I think it may be a Standard Auto Products wiper or cruise control switch.
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Not mine. Thought you guys would get a kick out of this oddball.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/6171053795.html
Built by the Showalter Motorette Co. in upstate New York. It is aluminum over a steel chassis and has the original 4.1 Wisconsin engine in place. It needs total restoration but everything is there. These are very rare. I have only seen one other one in all my travels and collecting. Bob Hope owned one and they where considered a personal car or a people mover for gated community's or large warehouses. It is the size of a golf cart and seats two people.The Showalter Airport Originally built them for transportation on their airfield. $ 900.00 or b.o. Call Doug At 651-226-5636
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1936 Hudson Terraplane Model 62
in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell
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Not mine. For the money, maybe a good parts car? AND IT HAS A TITLE.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/hudson-terraplane-model/6194309564.html
For sale is a 1936 Hudson Terraplane Model 62 Sedan
No motor or transmission. Trunk floor is rusted out.
The hood, grill and trunk lid are not mounted and are just sitting on it for pictures .
A Minnesota title is included.
I also have most of the wiring out of a 1979 Camaro that will come with it .
This is a steal a $500.00 but I am motivated seller....
Thanks Scott.