1925 and 1927 Gardner (Anoka)

[George Smolinski]

These are not mine. I thought someone here may have an interest. I live within about an hour's drive of the area where these cars are at. I could go inspect them & take photos if someone wanted me to, but I would need something for my time.

1925 and 1927 Gardner

Collectors only!

If you don't know what a Gardner is, Don't email me. I will not sell these cars to just anyone. They are a piece of american history and need to be loved and cared for. Special interest only.

Both cars are near complete (80-90%). They both ran 14 years ago. motors are not frozen. The 1925 is 100% original, including paint. The 1927 has been restored 40+ years ago, it has vinyl interior now..and was painted with a paint brush. They have Lycoming motors

Make me an offer I can not refuse. I will send pics upon request.

[Guest BJM]

Well, it does make me wonder what a Gardner is, but we can't call him.

I don't see a price, and given his commentary, I think most people will fall short of what he has in mind.

[keiser31]

Well, it does make me wonder what a Gardner is, but we can't call him.

I don't see a price, and given his commentary, I think most people will fall short of what he has in mind.

Here you go...this is what a 1927 looks like.....

I believe that whoever knows Gardners will approach the guy. They are rare and wonderful cars.

Edited March 3, 2013 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[George Smolinski]

From your photo, the car looks huge. Are they?

[West Peterson]

The cars are not huge. Perhaps Buick 50 or 80 series sized. 4,000 pounds, maybe.

However, given the fact that the cars have a LOT of missing pieces, I'd be wary. He says 80-90% complete. Given that a car has what, 5,000 pieces in it, the buyer will only have to find 500-1000 pieces to finish up the restoration.

Bob Gardner, who just finished the restoration of a 1928 roadster, lives in St. Paul. I'd be surprised if he wasn't familiar with these cars already. I believe he is in charge of the Gardner registry.

Edited March 3, 2013 by West Peterson (see edit history)

[Guest prewar40]

There are no Gardner experts, but I'm more or less the Gardner historian; I maintain the Owners' Registry and the Gardnermotorcars.com web site.

I've seen both of these two cars and both are in very good condition. The 1926 6 cyl 4 door sedan w/b 117 is an outstanding unrestored unmolested car, the way you might find one in 1952. I'd say 98% complete, I only noticed that it was missing the Griffin, and the headlight lenses (and I think they are in the back seat). The interior is very good, I did not notice rust or dents. Gardner called it a 1926 the state of MN called it a 1925.

The other 8 cyl 4 door sedan, is also very complete. w/b 122 Lycoming eight-in-line.

Again the body is very good, but needs paint and a new interior.

I'll contact the seller and post an ad on my web site. Gardner Motor Cars

The image is the six cyl sedan.

Edited March 3, 2013 by prewar40 (see edit history)

[Guest BJM]

Bob,

What are fair prices for these?

I did go into your website and browse. Nice website and a lot of information and photos.

Edited March 3, 2013 by BJM (see edit history)

[Guest prewar40]

I'll call the seller and get a price from her. Unlike the model A, these are too rare to have an established value. I'll have an asking price when I post pictures on my web site.

But to give you an idea an unrestored 1929 Gardner coupe (8 cyl) sold a few months ago. The asking price on the coupe was $9,500. I know a coupe is worth more, but these sedans appear to me to be in better shape.

[Guest prewar40]

I have a for sale page set up for each car. Link Gardner Motor Cars From the home page Click the 'for sale/wanted' link.

FYI Minnesota called them a 1925 and 1927 because they were built and sold those years, but Gardner called them a 1926 and 1928. I think the prices set ($6,500 & $7,000) are very reasonable, any thoughts on that?

[Guest BJM]

Comparables would be tough. As West noted these were in the Buick-Peerless-Small Packard and such arena. The $6500 for the 6 cyl 117 inch wheelbase car seems a little high to me. $7000 for a 1928 8 cylinder car with a 122" wheelbase seems correct. It might take a well done ebay auction or if your Gardner "gotta have it" guy then $7000 seems fair. As stated, I am no expert though.

[Hudsy Wudsy]

He does address the price in the listing. Here's the whole text of the listing:

If you don't know what a Gardner is, Don't email me. I will not sell these cars to just anyone. They are a piece of american history and need to be loved and cared for. Special interest only. Pic is of the 25 gardner The '25 is registered as a mn '26, and the '27 is registered as a mn '28.

Both cars are near complete (80-90%). They both ran 14 years ago. motors are not frozen. The 1925 is 100% original, including paint. The 1927 has been restored 40+ years ago, it has vinyl interior now..and was painted with a paint brush. They have Lycoming motors

Make me an offer I can not refuse. I will send pics upon request. Looking for 1926- $6500 and for the 1928 - $7000 obo