ericmac Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) So the subject may be broad but I am after a special car. My first two choices would be a '29 Franklin, especially an open car or a '48 Nash Ambassador Convertible, coupe or a slipstream sedan. Failing that, I would think about an open Lincoln, up to a '48 or a Packard of the same era. What have you? Edited May 9, 2020 by ericmac Typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Eric, since those cars can vary in price quite a bit, you might want to indicate the top amount you've set aside to spend. $25,000? $150,000? The cars in your category could easily fall within that range. Also, what type of condition? And are you willing to go half-way across the country for the right car? You probably know that a 1929 car will have driving characteristics far different from a 1948 car. People here may offer well-tailored suggestions if they know more. All the best to you in your search! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I'm leaning towards John on this. Maybe best to think about what you are going to do with it and narrow the range down a bit more? At least narrow the era. Btw, why 29 Franklin, vs 30-32? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, alsancle said: I'm leaning towards John on this. Maybe best to think about what you are going to do with it and narrow the range down a bit more? At least narrow the era. Btw, why 29 Franklin, vs 30-32? The more close you get to the end of the Franklin run the faster the cars are, but the more rare the cars are too - 29 it a pretty good year for Franklin in both production volume and just enough power that you can be pretty happy with one - my two cents. In open Franklin's, my best bets are 29 - S135, 30 - S145, and 31 - S151 Convertible Coupe's (Roadster's, Touring's, and Sport Touring's are pretty difficult to find and things like Pursuits and Pirates even more scarce). Also, a number of 1928 Convertible Coupe's out there. The rare beasts are such as 1931 - S153 and 1932 - S152 Convertible Coupes. I believe Franklin's are the flip of many other manufacturer's - the Sedans were lesser priced than the Convertibles (aka why the convertibles are pretty scarce to begin with). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 My thinking on a '29 Franklin is shallow perhaps, but to my eye they are the best looking Franklin. The '48 Nash is a car I have some experience with from an ownership perspective. A 40-48 Lincoln is a car I might actually be able to afford as I have seen several over the past couple years that I would certainly be interested in owning now. Some of the earlier Model L Lincolns would interest me also. In short I am wondering what is out there. As to price, that's a good question. At this point I really can't go over 50K no matter what I do, but ideally would like to stay under 35K ideally. I feel like many really good cars have passed by me over the years but you can't buy until you have money...and now I have some. Already I have heard from a couple people who have really intriguing cars. Many thanks to all of you who have replied. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in PA Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I have a '29 Franklin I suppose I will part with for your $35,000. I guess its an open model in the sense that the top needs to be replaced. I agree with you that this '29 stakebody is the best looking Franklin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 I have had several very interesting cars presented to me. If all works out as it should, I think I have my car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 50k today will buy you much better cars than the ones on your list.......turnkey. If your not comfortable hire a consultant.......one who knows what they are doing. There are not many. If you like, PM me your phone number, I’m happy to help via email and phone. I’ll charge you the same as I did for Auburnseeker, AJ, and the others....a drink at the next show we are both at. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjp Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1930 Franklin sedan for sale here onAACA for 16,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 How about a one of a kind 1942 Packard Clipper Convertible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 7:51 PM, ericmac said: I have had several very interesting cars presented to me. If all works out as it should, I think I have my car. Eric: Any exciting news to report in the last month? Let us know the rest of the story; and when you get the car, be sure to include some pictures! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana555 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Eric I have a 1929 Franklin 135 Rumbleseat coupe emailme lexi596m@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 How about this Packard,48 I think, been in our family since 1965, All original, hasn't run in a couple years so carb is off for rebuilding. I would like to sell in the range of 20K but that may be like the the guy in hell who wanted a glass of ice water. Car is located in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Always open for discussion. Thanks John Kelso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 8:00 PM, dan1 said: How about a one of a kind 1942 Packard Clipper Convertible? By the way, I thought this was a pretty neat custom (Packard really never made this perhaps other than a few if not just one prototype), but the problem is that the current owner does not know much about the build - if it is sitting on a 42 Clipper Frame as they believe then they need to know what was done to the frame to "beef it up" to keep the car from flexing. What people do not realize is that the clipper was a more base model car before the war and it became the whole line of Packard after the war, but they are pretty "tin - y" cars and there was a reason why there was no convertible in the line-up = and that reason was that the frames could not support such. So if the frame is not strong enough (which it may be or it may not be) it is a whole lot of build and money that possibly needs more attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 I never want to say I have something finished until its parked in my garage. While I am still wanting a Franklin, this car was too good to pass up. It's a 1937 Cadillac 70 series Fleetwood convertible sedan. It turns free but doesn't run yet. No brakes either. While the restoration is probably 50-60 years old the car remains very presentable. Likely I will have to do everything that has been done on the magnificent '36 Airflow convertible posted in the general discussion portion of this forum, I think I have a great start. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic_cruiser Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 That's a keeper there... I'd love to find a 37 like that down my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 2:01 PM, ericmac said: I never want to say I have something finished until its parked in my garage. While I am still wanting a Franklin, this car was too good to pass up. It's a 1937 Cadillac 70 series Fleetwood convertible sedan. It turns free but doesn't run yet. No brakes either. While the restoration is probably 50-60 years old the car remains very presentable. Likely I will have to do everything that has been done on the magnificent '36 Airflow convertible posted in the general discussion portion of this forum, I think I have a great start. Beautiful car. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Good for you! Let us know what you really end up doing or redoing. Nice Cad convt. sedan! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 I will be starting a new thread soon in our cars and restorations. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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