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1 hour ago, neil morse said:

That Mercury is a ridiculously good deal!  I can't believe it hasn't sold at that price.

Seller's ad is comprehensive and it sounds like he knows a bit.  One of the better deals lately.  A very good car, at first blush, for a good price vs. A decent car for a good price.  

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A 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr sedan, $11,000

"1940 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, owned since 1999. The engine runs and the car drives but it has been sitting for a while without much use so everything needs to be gone through such as brakes, carb, tuning, etc. Interior is original but the front seat is pretty worn out. The back seat and headliner are pretty good. Rust on the car is the driver’s side floorboard which is a little thin, and the pan beneath the radiator which is rusted on the passenger side. Needs a new muffler and a portion of the exhaust pipe going into the muffler. This Lincoln is not a 100 point show car, but it is a presentable driver. Clear Ohio title. Please see pictures and ask questions. Serious inquiries only, price is firm. Scammers, low ballers, or those trying to defraud me will not be answered."

https://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/d/upper-sandusky-1940-lincoln-zephyr-sedan/7122300977.html

 

I have no ownership of or personal interest in the eventual sale of this '40 Lincoln-Zephyr sedan

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48 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said:

The H-Series V-12 looks more impressive than it is in operation...

 

I can remember 30 years ago my dad complaining when he got stuck behind a flathead Lincoln on a Caravan.  Now the 32/33 Fork and blade is a different deal.

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The H-Series V-12 was a short-stroke, high rpm design to develop torque in a long-stroke, low rpm torque era.  The 2 7/8" bore was the size of the standard tin-can!.  The same buyer spending $1,500 for a Lincoln-Zephyr sedan with a 3 3/4 stroke could also choose from a Buick Roadmaster Eight 320 cu in with a 3 7/16 bore X 4 5/16 stroke or a Chrysler New Yorker 323 cu in with a 3 1/4 bore X 4 7/8 stroke or for somewhat more, a Packard Super Eight One-Sixty 356 cu in with a 3 1/2 bore X 4 5/8 stroke.  All of the latter could be driven almost as if the car had an automatic transmission, the torque was great enough to obviate most gear shifting.  What people forget is many people had problems with smooth clutch and gear change manipulation, welcomed anything that reduced the need to do so, especially in urban traffic.

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Not sure if this presents as any real deal,  but it looks really clean and it's the 3 window coupe. 

I imagine it's been repainted but the dash under the hood and in the trunk,  look really good.

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/d/fair-lawn-1949-plymouth-business-coupe/7114356555.html

 

1949 Plymouth business coupe - $8000

Selling a ready to drive 1949 Plymouth business coupe. Car runs and drives great. Price is $8000. Will trade for older Harley Davidson items. Located in Fairlawn, NJ 07410.

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7 minutes ago, auburnseeker said:

Not sure if this presents as any real deal,  but it looks really clean and it's the 3 window coupe. 

I imagine it's been repainted but the dash under the hood and in the trunk,  look really good.

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/d/fair-lawn-1949-plymouth-business-coupe/7114356555.html

 

1949 Plymouth business coupe - $8000

Selling a ready to drive 1949 Plymouth business coupe. Car runs and drives great. Price is $8000. Will trade for older Harley Davidson items. Located in Fairlawn, NJ 07410.

 

 

Not bad.  I think he is a little strong on the price,  but only by 1 or 2k.

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On 5/12/2020 at 7:06 PM, 30DodgePanel said:

Nice ole Merc for 14600 OBO. Betting $12K could be the new owner

No affiliation with the seller

 

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1946-mercury-club-coupe/7123153080.html

 

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I'm afraid that a lot of guys won't use the emergency brake on vintage cars. If you don't know the history of it's reliability, there's always a chance that it won't release for you.

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1 hour ago, Hudsy Wudsy said:

I'm afraid that a lot of guys won't use the emergency brake on vintage cars. If you don't know the history of it's reliability, there's always a chance that it won't release for you.

 

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The new owner has the joy of troubleshooting it.

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Most if not pretty much all the old cars I buy get a full brake job when I get them so you do the Emergency and guarantee it functions properly while you are in there.  Then use it all the time after wards. Besides,  that's your life line if the single pot fails for any reason on 50's and older cars.  Should be working as good as any other important safety equipment. 

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This one is a little more pricy than some of the others I have posted and not sure how much of a bargain it is,  but seems like a nice car for the money.  Would be nice if they had added an interior shot but it does look nice from the outside photos looking in. 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/603936576882255/

 

For Sale 1933 plymouth runs good in very good condition $10,500. Or Best Offer.

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2 hours ago, daniel boeve said:

The plymouth has 4 suicide doors ....dangerous when the doors are not closing very well .I would be afraid to put my grandchildren in such car ...you know why ...

My kids grew up in the back seat of a 1932 Plymouth - very similar to that car.  Those doors wouldn’t scare me at all.  If this wasn’t so far away I’d be pointing a younger guy toward it.  *this*  would be a good car to get started in the hobby with, IMO!

 

Front suicide doors make that car easy for ingress / egress.  I love that ‘32.  It’ll never be sold as long as I’m alive.  But perhaps it’s time to get the newly licensed into the front seat of it now.

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Could be a bargain,  if it isn't all patched together.  Chrome looks very nice. 

https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/hartford-1956-victoria/7137319973.html#

 

1956 Victoria - $9000 (Hartford)

 

My grandfather passed away about a year ago and left me the car. Battery is dead and tires are going low. I really don’t know much about old cars other then it looks nice. Don’t see any rust. Ran great when he had it. I’m in college and don’t really have time to maintain the car. I know it has the factory V8 engine and auto transmission. Clean title in my name. I just want it to go to a good home. 
Call me at 203 833 4729.
Key words: 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 Classic not a mustang or Shelby

 

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