Oregon Desert model 45 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 REPOSTED FROM CRAIGSLIST NOT MINE 1923 23-45 6 cylinder complete needs total restoration minor rust has top bows $4500. http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5635721037.html?lang=es&cc=mx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) The model 45 is the smaller of the two six-cylinder series in 1923. Model 55 is the big one, and model 35 is the four-cylinder touring. P.S.: I could go look at this car if someone is seriously interested. It is about 35-40 miles away from me. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Leonard, TX. Edited July 1, 2016 by Pete Phillips (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have been negotiating on a 1923-55 that still needs quite a bit to get it back on the road. Not running and on the road since 2005. Poor vinyl upholstery and no top. The craigslist ad has expired. Unfortunately the car is in Arizona and I am in PA. My son who drives a lowboy Tractor Trailer and makes deliveries to the copper mines near Phoenix. He said he can save me some cost on delivery but only one of the cars at a time as not to loose payment for his load. Last week he was able to stop and look the car over. Upon his recommendation I gave an offer on it including a totally disassembled 1922 parts car of which model the owner does not know. They want the parts car gone also so that would be another trip for my son. Looking like well over $1000 in fuel for 2 trips. My son felt that we were the only ones interested at this time. The original ad price was $15,000. I have contacted him regularly for over a month and it seems that they are still not willing to take any less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 1 hour ago, dibarlaw said: I have contacted him regularly for over a month and it seems that they are still not willing to take any less. Larry, Let the seller sit and think about it for several months. I expect you really are the only prospective buyer. The seller will start lowering the price after they sit for several months with no prospects. So many of these 1920s car owners think they are sitting on big bucks, but they aren't! It's the Barrett-Jackson effect that makes them think it is so valuable. Once they realize that there is very little demand for 1920s cars, especially ones that don't run, they may change their minds. Wait him out!!! One month is nothing. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I just received a reply from the owner of the 1923-55 saying that it has been sold. Now I have cheapskate's remorse. It will be interesting if I hear from the new owner as I usually ask for my contact information forwarded to them if they need any help finding parts or services. Of the 6 cars I made offers on in the last 5 years 3 were sold and no contact. 3 are still not sold. Now I must shake this off and get to work on my 1925-25 so I can get it to Allentown! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 This '23 is still available in the Dallas, Texas area, even though the Criag's List ad has expired. It's the pale yellow car in the photo at the top of this string. Pete 1923 23-45 6 cylinder complete needs total restoration minor rust has top bows $4500. call 214 616 8316 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 FYI. The 1923-55 in Tucson sold for $1,250 LESS than I offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The seller of this '23 model 45 north of Dallas has reduced the price to $3,000. Someone needs to buy it besides me. I am out of space. Engine turns over but not running. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Buyer's remorse. Cure: Sell it, you will probably make a few bucks. It is really hard to suffer a 100% loss, anyway. Seller's remorse. Cure: Just slide your hand in your pocket and wrap your fingers around the hundred dollar bills. It makes the hurt go away and brings a smile. Cheapskate's Remorse:No cure: Indelibly etched forever, recurring, and haunting thoughts in lonely moments. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 A six cylinder open car to go along with my four cylinder would be wonderful. Alas, I just spent some money on something closer that the forum will see photos of vey soon...going tomorrow to pick it up. Exciting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I haven't seen it in person, but it turns out that the seller is a current restoration customer of mine. His '38 Special is in my shop for an engine rebuild. I did not know he was the seller of this '23 until he offered to sell it to me for $3,000 last week. As I said, somebody needs to buy this '23. I have too many projects and not enough space. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956cody Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Hi Pete, I can not see any additional info on this car; is there anything that you are aware of that you could share? Rgards, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmsue Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Wish it was closer to NE Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I am traveling from Dallas to Upstate NY on the 20th or 21st of this month....if you can cross your fingers for good weather, I am headed north with my open car hauler. PM sent. David Flack 214 in Dallas 373 seventy-one fifty five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Not nearly as nice as NE Ohio....DesMoines puts me quite far off route, and all the way across I-90 with an empty trailer bouncing behind me. I really don't think I could make DesMoines work, sorry. One question for anyone - does the top portion of the windshield fold down? Not sure I like the thought of 65mph for a long trip on that windshield.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 They do not fold. Best just to remove the windshield glass/frames from the stanchions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flackmaster Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 That would make the transport so much better not to worry about the windshield. Chambersburg, PA...that would be easy for me too...up 81all the way to Syracuse...you need this car - your wife said buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Whoever buys this, I'm available to be your new-bestest-friend to help answer all your questions and get it on the road! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Brian_Heil said: Whoever buys this, I'm available to be your new-bestest-friend to help answer all your questions and get it on the road! I have been watching this and I sure would like to become your new-bestest-friend Brian, but at my age and the projects I have ahead of this potential one, well, I would likely be gone to the Great Buick Highway in the sky before I would need your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 6 hours ago, MrEarl said: I have been watching this and I sure would like to become your new-bestest-friend Brian, but at my age and the projects I have ahead of this potential one, well, I would likely be gone to the Great Buick Highway in the sky before I would need your help. And then you,could pass it on to one of your adopted Buick sons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Well then, you both need to stop at Hotel Heil for a visit and a few Buick rides. We are working (ok, thinking real hard and exchanging emails) about what our Pre War Division 2017 After Tour will be. You can join that too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 About the windshield folding. Each half of the windshield (upper and lower) rotate and lock down with two thumb screws each, so you can have each half swing 90 degrees out of the way parallel to the ground line and let the metal frame be the leading edge and the glass trail and have very little wind resistance and chance for damage. Or remove all together as Larry states with not too much work. And don't worry about top irons, sockets and top header if they get sold. The car will just get that much cheaper without these parts (as you cry-a-river to the seller). But, the parts or close enough parts, are out there to be had cheap along with bows that can be ordered and we can measure my linkage to get the correct lengths and geometry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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