Guest Ronnie 67 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 What exactly is this car that I have bought and about how much is it worth? It was sold to me as a 1940 Zephyr 5 window coupe. It has an identification number beginning with H. The car has a crate 350/300 attached to a 4 spd auto, an updated interior. The car runs well, even after sitting for over 3 yrs not cranked and driven. It has a complete dash that has Lincoln just under the locking glove box. It also has factory power windows, so said the seller, and an early version anti theft ignition system. The body is in great shape. Folks have told me the grill area is not original for a Z. It does need a new front suspension, which I will purchase from Merv A. plus new tires and a new exhaust system. See the picture below and give me your opinion. Ron Zephyr composite.psd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ronnie, I have moved your question to its own discussion. I can't open your photoshop file. You may want to edit your post to include a jpg image instead of a photoshop file. From your description, it sounds like what you have is a street rod. The AACA Discussion Forum is not the best place to get feedback on a street rod. AACA is focused on the Preservation and Restoration of cars as they were originally equipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Can pic be seen here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Appears to be a custom car built in the fifties. You should try and track down its history starting with the seller. This web site may be of more help. Hokey Ass Message Board - THE H.A.M.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks like about a 46 Zephyr, at least from the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Looks like a Chevy coupe with Lincoln and Ford parts attached. here is a 1951 Chevy.... Edited March 29, 2016 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Strange small trunk opening. Rumble for mother-in-law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks like what's left of a '41 Plymouth to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Possibly, someone has mated an early 40s Continental front clip with a Zephyr coupe body. For sure, modifications have taken place in the grille and top areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'd say it's a 2016 Impulse. Spring Impulses have always been a favorite of mine. $3500 to $4500? Yeah, I'd take a flyer on one, can't get hurt to bad. Especial not knowing what it is. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks like a fun ride whatever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 If the greenhouse is indeed a Lincoln, then I think what is throwing everybody is the fact that at least to my eye the car appears to have been sectioned. This was a very tricky alteration that completely changed the cars height and appearance and took a talented bodyman to pull it off correctly. The blurry photos and odd angles make it hard to tell. Any chance to get clearer side and front pictures? Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Stumbled across this site while looking for Lincoln information and thought some would appreciate it. http://www.customcarchronicle.com/custom-history/boat-tail-roadsters/ Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The car in the attachment above is a custom with fender skirts from a 1941 Buick with Buick emblems. Today those skirts would sell for approx. $1,000.00. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimeold Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The Front-end screams 1941 Ford to me. The back does look like the 51 Chevy, as noted earlier. But it is certainly a mix of parts for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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