Any interest or updated info on the Tupelo, Ms. Auction?

[1935Packard]

2 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said:

That would be any race car Harry Miller built. Bob 

 

I had to google "harry miller race car" to find out who Harry Miller was, so I'm not sure he satisfies (b).   But I also don't know how much Harry Miller race cars sell for. 

[1937hd45]

42 minutes ago, alsancle said:

Someone needs to make a movie about something I own.   I don’t get the tucker thing at all.  But you see a 50/50 split. Half the guys love them and half the guys hate them.

If we have $1.8 MILLION to start with, first we build a barn, climate controlled, totally fitted, then we go shopping with what is left. Bob 

[trimacar]

9 hours ago, alsancle said:

Someone needs to make a movie about something I own.   I don’t get the tucker thing at all.  But you see a 50/50 split. Half the guys love them and half the guys hate them.

There's an Avanti that's been sitting in a local building for something like 35 years.  I asked the owner a number of years ago if he would sell it, and the answer was "No, I'm waiting for them to make a movie about the Avanti, like they did the Tucker, then it'll be worth a lot more...."

 

 

[mercer09]

             DID THEY PAINT THAT WITH LIPSTICK?????????????????????????

[J3Studio]

1 hour ago, trimacar said:

There's an Avanti that's been sitting in a local building for something like 35 years.  I asked the owner a number of years ago if he would sell it, and the answer was "No, I'm waiting for them to make a movie about the Avanti, like they did the Tucker, then it'll be worth a lot more...."

 

A movie about Raymond Loewy could be spectacular—but you'd definitely need the right actor. One wonders whether the Loewy coupe or the Avanti be the star car.

[Gunsmoke]

In the era of this Nash, buyers with the dough could order their car in virtually any color combination they liked, perhaps even this one. They were not concerned with whether Joe or Bill or Mary liked it, they bought what they liked, unique, unusual, garish or not. They also only likely kept them for 2-3 years. I can easily imagine some tycoon buying this for his wife. In our current old car market, the same rules apply. A buyer is entitled to like what ever his/her money can buy. While this scheme is not to my personal taste, my wife would love it. I don't think we should be publicly criticizing it as I expect the new owner loves it and all the more power to them. A superb Car. 

[1937hd45]

11 hours ago, alsancle said:

Someone needs to make a movie about something I own.   I don’t get the tucker thing at all.  But you see a 50/50 split. Half the guys love them and half the guys hate them.

They weren't a safe water park ride either.

[edinmass]

It was reported by people at the auction the Model J was sold to Europe. 

[alsancle]

2 hours ago, edinmass said:

It was reported by people at the auction the Model J was sold to Europe. 

 

That was a deal.   The hard part now is getting someone to work on it.

 

It will be interesting to compare the Nash to the Guyton car coming up at RM.  They are identical,  except the latter has a high dollar restoration  in a better color.

[edinmass]

It's hard enough to work on a Model J here in the states.........its going to be a real challenge to get that car back togeather overseas. I think the made a good buy.....IF the have the time and resources to get it done correctly. It will be interesting to see if the engine is a runner......or a money pit.

 

 

 

[1912Staver]

14 hours ago, 1935Packard said:

 

I had to google "harry miller race car" to find out who Harry Miller was, so I'm not sure he satisfies (b).   But I also don't know how much Harry Miller race cars sell for. 

 

Anything Harry Miller connected generally sells for a lot. Very limited output, very strong demand. An American master!

 

Greg in Canada

[alsancle]

On 4/29/2019 at 8:32 AM, Gunsmoke said:

In the era of this Nash, buyers with the dough could order their car in virtually any color combination they liked, perhaps even this one. They were not concerned with whether Joe or Bill or Mary liked it

 

That is usually the justification for painting a 32 Packard with 1970 Mustang Grabber Orange.  For 99% of the buyers not standing out was more important.  By 1932 the depression was taking a strong hold and the last thing you wanted to do was flaunt wealth in the wrong end of town.

[mercer09]

For 99% of the buyers not standing out was more important.

 

Hence the reason Ford sold a few towncars.

[Ozstatman]

Hemmings article

[alsancle]

Hemmings seems fixated on the odd ducks.   I want to reiterate the J was a deal.

[edinmass]

29 minutes ago, alsancle said:

Hemmings seems fixated on the odd ducks.   I want to reiterate the J was a deal.

 

I think it was just about right.........the engine timer was missing, and a new reproduction will run you 15 grand.......plus gaskets. Only problem is there are about ten items on the car that are missing that will also cost 15k for each issue, before you start the restoration. You can probably come out even money if you are careful with the restoration costs.

[mercer09]

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[1950panhead]

Dave,

Thanks for photos and stories of your new toys.

 

 

[alsancle]

Dave,  could you take a picture of the tach in the Graham?  I have never seen one before.  Thanks.

[1937hd45]

The SAXON looks quite nice, I picked up what I think is an early one piece hood for one last weekend. Bob 

[West Peterson]

I have to agree. The supercharged Grahams don't have much performance. Using the clock for a tachometer is just about right.

[alsancle]

28 minutes ago, West Peterson said:

I have to agree. The supercharged Grahams don't have much performance. Using the clock for a tachometer is just about right.

 

Fastest American car 0-60 in 1940.  Of course, 65 was red line.

[West Peterson]

That is really hard to believe. Are you telling me your Darrin wouldn't be able to do it faster? I'm pretty sure my limo would.

[edinmass]

4 hours ago, alsancle said:

 

Fastest American car 0-60 in 1940.  Of course, 65 was red line.

 

With AJ at the wheel, the thing wouldn’t even do 50mph. Bet I could wring out every bit of HP out of one.........beat it like a redheaded stepchild..........and as our shop motto goes..........”drive it like you stole it!”.