DAVE A Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I guess this is the best spot to post this stuff. I went on a trip on Sunday to Northeast Pennsylvania to purchase a Pre war Crosley. What I found amazed me. This gentleman has a wide assortment of teens through 60's cars. He had over 75 Hudsons including 3 pickups. He had just about every make you can think of. By his statement over 800 cars. He is selling parts and complete cars and everything is for sale. He will not allow you to take parts yourself, but call him and he will tell you if he has it and what it may cost. He also had several barns full of parts including a lot of NOS stuff. He claimed to have a lot of Pierce Arrow parts that he bought out of New York . He had whole sections of barns filled with doors, engines, wheels, exhaust systems, etc,etc.etc. David was very reaonable to work with, but he knows what the stuff is worth. He is negotiable, but knows the difference between an offer and an insult. He asked me not to send him any crazy people. He also has several very nice original cars that are in another barn. There was a 26 Chevy that was really special. David Rapp- Starlight Pa. 570-798-0390I have attached a couple of pictures, and I have many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 more of the yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 nicer indoor stored cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) how about an Alfa???....or 2!! Edited June 4, 2012 by DAVE A correct spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 So Heaven does exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1929model75 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Dave is a great guy I live 10 minutes away. He sure is handy when you need something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Did you see any 1941 or 1942 Le baron Packard Limos by change.thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I will be going in the next week or so to visit with David. Had a nice conversation with him this afternoon. Can't wait to see the wonderful collection. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFireball Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Where in NEPA is this yard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Near Starlight Pa. Off a dirt road. Don't go until you call and make arrangements. I didn't SEE any Packard limos, but then I didn't SEE about 80 % of his cars. I did see a couple of ambulances one was a Pontiac and the other a Caddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jen_ Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 this would be great to walk around and enjoy , so gratefull for you sharing. i may call to find out if he has any coupe doors for my 1933 plymouthJen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The photo with the 4 porthole Buick in the foreground appears to have a 1940's Lincoln Continental in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marlin65 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Yes if anyone goes to this place can you see if he has any Corvair trucks.I need some parts.I did see an early Corvair coupe in one of the pictures.If I wasn't 1200 miles away I'd be going. Thanks. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 What a place! Is he selling up and getting out? I hope that all that great stuff gets to the right people.It's about a day's drive for me, I'll try to get down to have a look.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 When I talked with him the other day, he told me he is retired and he is "protecting" all of these cars. For the restorer, so theres a place to get parts. Really nice gentleman and cannot wait to get over to meet with him. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 On the subject of what he has, again, I suggest giving him a call and asking. He is pleasant to deal with and he is passionate about not crushing anything. I don't think he will just "let you walk around" but he will give you a ride in his truck up to whatever you want to look at. I don't think he is thinking about retiring, he just felt it was time to cut back a little and let some of the stuff go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bredlo Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Incredible - what a coffee table book that would make, just page after page of artfully photographed parts, rust, and fields of old cars. Thanks for the virtual trip!Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 OK You convinced me. A couple more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 68427vette Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 does he have any WWII army stuff?? halftracks? jeeps? cckw's? dukws? scout cars, dodges?? and 39-47 dodge trucks? powerwagons?? lol jc:Dtake lots of pics!! and keep posting!!!pics 6 has a 39-40 GMC 1-2 ton yellow truck!!! sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 68427vette Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 how about an Alfa???....or 2!! i see an M37 dodge!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 "Don't go until you call and make arrangements."This is an understatement. Mr. Rapp is a very pleasant and affable gentleman once he gets to know you and feels comfortable with you. He is a retired Metro NY Policeman, and doesn't take ___ from anyone.He also has a "real-world" sense of what stuff is worth.I accompanied a friend up there a couple years ago, and it is quite the trip, to say the least. Every vehicle up there has a story behind it. I wound-up coming home with a set of of 21" Model A wheels with 5.25-21 ACME tires on them... wasn't expecting to, but he "made me an offer I couldn't walk away from"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hartford Pawling NY Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Based on the pictures and write-ups of Dave A and others I ventured to Starlight Pa and met David Rapp. The inventory was absolutely amazing and all, that others described. David was super nice and knew ,with 800 cars, where everything was. I was able to get a long list of parts I needed to finish a 41 Plymouth P 12 Staff Car Project. He was super knowledgeable and even more patient with me . No one mentioned the wild band of 100 or more small ponies that help maintain the 300 acre converted dairy farm. When you take a moment to look up from all the amazing cars the rolling hills are simply breathe-taking. Call first David !!! He respects his families privacy but if you setup a time he takes on your parts list like it was his own project. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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