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George Smolinski

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    EDINMASS & C CARL nomination

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    After I posted the ad regarding the 1928 Cadillac for sale, both EDINMASS and C CARL were quick to contact me with advice on the car. They also held off notifying someone else they knew that may be interested until I relinquished my position on the car.

    Therefore I nominate both of these fine fellows for "Gentleman of the Year" award.

    Both of you showed me real class.

    George

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    1928 Cadillac 431 4-Dr Imperial Cab Sedan

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    Not mine. This looks like a good buy. Is it?

    https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/6108025926.html

    As seen by the pictures, this rare and expensive Collector Car, will need an exterior paint and chrome refresh. The paint is believed to be original from the factory. The body has not sustained any damage from rust-out, nor from accidents over it's lifetime! The interior has retained it's original classic material and Cadillac Elegance, and would not need replacing, with the exception of the window shades. The steering wheel has no cracks, and all cab glass is clear. The dash is good, and all gauges are clear and easy to read. The top is very good, but may need attention in one corner. The original factory V-8 engine was replaced last summer with an original type from California, which runs excellent. All offers will be respectfully considered!

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    Why do sellers do that?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, JACK M said:

    George,

    The swap thing is part of the disease.

    Everybody knows that. Fishing for a better or at least different toy.

    All of us old guys are thinking about thinning the herd before its to late.

    That's funny Jack. Your CL ad you have posted in the Buy/Sell forum is exactly what I'm talking about. Your CL states you lost storage & you're thinning the herd. At the bottom of the ad you mention swap, trade? So, what is your ad implying? That you truly did lose storage & you must sell one or more cars or that you're just fishing for a different or better car? Either way, with both statements in your ad, one of them is misleading, thus your ad is misleading. Even though the car seems to be decent for a decent price, I would shy away from it because of the ad, because if you can't be forthright in the ad how will you be in the actual description & eventual sale. Can you see my point?

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    Why do sellers do that?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Per a suggestion in a Packard ad in another forum, I'm starting a thread on a couple things that sellers do & I don't understand why.

    Why do they list a car here or anywhere with no price? I think the biggest culprits are dealers. Maybe they figure once you contact them, their excellent salesman skills will convince you that their car is not overpriced & is just the car you need. Along those lines, another term I see in ads in lieu of price is "inquire." This usually involves a very nice looking vehicle with lots of glossy photos. "Inquire" translated means my car is so special & I am so self important that I don't want to deal with riff raff. So if you call me to "inquire" I can immediately tell if you have the funds to purchase (you don't buy a fine automobile, you purchase it) my beautiful classic. Note to sellers: Get over yourself & your fine automobile. If a person doesn't buy from you, it's probably because there's a thousand other dealers & sellers that have something for sale that is just as nice and possibly even lower in price.

    Why do I see ads here & other places that state: "lost storage, need to sell", "thinning the herd", "reducing my collection", and then further in the ad you read willing to trade? It could mean a few things like: I'm tired of looking at this POS, I was going to do a few things to it, but my knowledge of these is poor so I'll dump it, I really bought it to flip but I'm not going to put that in the ad.

    When I see ads like that, I think one of two things. One is the seller is not being totally truthful, possibly even lying about his reason for selling, and two, if that's my first thought then I'll lowball him & maybe get what looks like a decent car at a very good price. I figure his not being truthful about selling reason gives me carte blanche to insult him with a lowball offer.

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    1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    7 hours ago, brasscarguy said:

    Do you think,the real reason they don't post the price is they know its way over priced and would scare a real collector away so they do the tease to get you to look at their site and see other overpriced cars and lots of photos of cars no longer available. I just wonder why not be up front and follow the rules here and post your asking price?

     

    just wonderin'

     

    brasscarguy

     

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    I've seen overpriced project cars here & overpriced restored or original cars here. Maybe that's why every so often they get bumped to the top & we very rarely see one sold here.

    1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    Keiser & Auburn,

    You don't have to go to the other site. I'll help you out -

    1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible

    $24,500.00

    1955 Packard Caribbean convertible barn find. Stored since 1973. Requires restoration. From the seller of the 1926 Nash. 

     

    The seller's father received the Packard from the Studebaker-Packard dealership in Los Angeles. It was missing the hood scoops, the back seat, the twin 4 barrel manifold, carburetors and air cleaner.  Over the years, the seller's son has managed to locate replacement hood scoops, a rear seat from a sedan to be modified for a convertible and an original cast iron intake manifold. The matching Rochester carburetors, air cleaner and some stainless steel trim is not included with the vehicle. The original right front fender (not shown) is included, however.

    The currently installed engine is from another vehicle and is not part of the purchase; the original engine is included. The seller's father began a conversion to a standard shift 3-speed transmission using all Packard parts from other models (the last of the Detroit-built senior Packards had unreliable Ultramatic transmissions). 

     

    Only 500 of these 1955 Convertibles were produced, all convertibles. This example is number 388. The colors are an attractive white, coral and onyx. The Packard came from Needles, CA and therefore always in a dry climate.

     

    A rare opportunity to acquire a highly sought after example of the legendary Packard marque!

    Size apparently matters!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    F&J

    You wrote "and before you think I must have junk cars all over, NO...I have 3 outbuildings here, and can fit in 12+ fullsize cars/trucks.  I don't leave anything outside in this climate.  It's MY right to own what I have, and none of YOUR damn business if you happen to see something towed in here. 

     

    I see the poster above does not like looking at his neighbors RV, or hearing a dog...  then MOVE , and stop thinking you can dictate other people. "

     

    With your vehicles stored in your outbuildings, you made my point about if you own the toys, then store them inside. Yes it is your right to own what I have, nobody said it wasn't. I wasn't picking on you, because I don't even know you. Perhaps you should reread my post when you are in a calmer mood and with a more open mind as to what exactly I'm saying in it. My intent wasn't to offend YOU personally, but to give a viewpoint of someone, not me, that doesn't have the same interests in cars or other toys. In a nutshell if your gonna own it, then have the proper building to store it.

    Size apparently matters!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A neighbor has an RV that's worth $750,000 & parks it in his driveway. Although it's a very nice RV, it's an eyesore by any standard when it's parked there. I wouldn't want it there, would you? Army tanks, half tracks, deuce & a halfs, etc. are neat to look at, but not in a residential neighborhood. Fire engines are no different. I think the zoning precedent started because of inconsiderate "collectors" storing their crappy, unrestored cars in their driveways, side yards, back yards, carports, with or without the blue tarp. Anywhere but in a garage where they belong. Perhaps you should use the rule of thumb: If I want to own this/these toys, I should properly house them out of view in consideration of my neighbors.

    And another thing shut your yappy little dog up too.

    Done for now.

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    What is it?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    The photo is recent. Don't have a clue where the cars are located.

    If the "Batvette" could be put back on the road cheaply, it would be an interesting conversation piece. I wouldn't want to put more than about $5000 into it including cost of car, making roadworthy, minor body & cheap paint.

     

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