Northeast Roadsters Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Does anyone know of a 4 cyl. Maxwell roadster that is, or may be coming up for sale like one of these posted at The Old Motor? These models just have the right look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I know that in the shed behind my fathers house is are two chassis minus engines, but there is one nice radiator, and a hood. We picked up as spares for our '10 model G that at one time had a back seat but I think it's going to make the best little pickup or mother in law roadster ever. Two Hershey's ago a man gave me contact info and two grainy 1070's pics of his restored GAR (just like of very much like your top photo), with admissions that it sits in a lean-to and has since the 70's. He wanted a crazy 75k for it. Didn't run across him this year and don't know where the contact info is. Middle of Chocolate field. He lived local and went home every night, if I recall correctly. These are 30 horse cars, fyi. That is a good thing to some and in some circles it makes them nothing. I know them to be nice cars for touring, even the smaller 22hp thead 4s are peppy and fun cars. We will be willing to let go of a project chassis after we establish what, if anything, we need or want to keep around for the restoration and preservation of our Model G. We will be proud of them as we intend to keep the G and the parts will be hard to come by again if we break something and need them some day. On a side note, if anyone has a 30hp maxwell 4 cyl t head engine they would like to sell, I wouldn't mind building the car in the middle photo myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northeast Roadsters Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 While the GAR is a rare car, I would agree that 75 is unreasonable for a poorly stored old restoration. 30hp is fine, I would consider a Q4 or Q chassis, 22hp would be adequate for a small roadster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 That fellow you were talking about lived in VA who wanted the 75k.I offered him 40k for it 13 years ago and saw it a few months later in tow, at Hershey. It was maroon in color and needed a complete going through.Thought his name was Scotto or something like that? Doubt that he is around today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Bob Scotto, I saw the car maybe 12 or 13 years ago, it was very nice, and great looking.....he had a few interesting cars..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Yes I know an old post but the fellow still has the car for sale. If you do the math by the dates posted above it has been for sale now a minimum of 18 years. He is still around at the age of 80 years old as I spoke to him on the phone a few days ago. Still asking a big big dollar for the Gar like the rest of his cars. He is telling me it would cost under $2,000. to get the Gar back on the road. I told him the tires will cost more than that. It looks to be in sad condition needing everything now but would make a nice car when finished. I think if it ever sells it will be in an estate sale. Edited August 20, 2017 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I looked at this car in person in Virginia last fall at Mr. Scotto's residence in Virginia. While complete, I believe it would need a thorough rebuild as a minimum and likely a full restoration. It is a complete car, reportedly formerly from Austin Clark's collection. It is a magnificent car, though; would love to own it someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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