1912Staver Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I know there is a reasonable interest in Paige automobiles on the forum. They are very nice in my opinion. This one is rough , but rare to find in this corner of the world. And the price seems reasonable. https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/grand-coulee-1917-paige-touring-car/7213841717.html Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The "old photo" is of a 1926-27 SEDAN, a totally different car. I have too many projects pending on better cars but hope someone can step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 It’s not even a parts car. It’s not a project car. It’s a pile of Paige parts of dubious condition. 2500 is too much......that’s why they are asking that number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Yes , I noticed that. Even a quick glance should tell the seller this photo is of a totally different body style and obviously not the same car. Too bad this one has wood spoke wheels. Pin drive wires seem fairly common on Paige's. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just now, edinmass said: It’s not even a parts car. It’s not a project car. It’s a pile of Paige parts of dubious condition. 2500 is too much......that’s why they are asking that number. It's like I have said before Ed. In the Pacific North West there is a lot of interest but very few cars available. It seems to be a $2500.00 basket case / lost cause or a $50,000.00 nice car. Very little in the middle and those are usually Black T's , small model Nickle Maxwell's / Overland's. Hard to get very excited about low end cars of the late teens , early 1920's. The ad states priced to sell and I expect it will. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Problem is there is no where to go with the car........any missing parts will have to be made, and from the looks of it, it’s missing lots. There is such a thing as a reasonable decision.......that pile of stuff doesn’t come anywhere near that. Buying a car, hauling it 3 thousand miles, and paying duty if required are all reasonable costs. The hobby has a minimum tip in cost......for any level of car. The pile of parts offered for sale isn’t a car, or a project. Dreamers dream.....and after purchase, that car is a nightmare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 I am not disagreeing , not at all. But like you say yourself look at 10 cars before buying. That's a lot of frequent flyer points / car rentals / hotel rooms before you land a good one. It's sometimes hard to convince a spouse an old car in your local area is worth investigating , let alone cars a thousand or more miles away. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I've got a radiator..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I have never seen a car where you need to climb under the hood to change the gears. Edited October 19, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 This car has been in our family for years. It has spent the last 30-40 years in a shed where it was dismantled. It’s is still apart but it seems all/most of the parts are there but no guarantees. Old photo of complete car is when it was fairly new but unknown year of photo.We will never do anything with it and would like someone to take on the project.We’ve priced it to move so don’t wait to pull the trigger! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Classic last generation ad where they know nothing about the car. It's a $500 car, locally sold due to issues that can only be resolved by being on site. I know Paige was discussed, but my memory faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I think you guys are being a little negative,everyone wants a low mileage complete car that’s easily restored,but some are attracted to the projects like this I myself love the challenge,it’s just the older I get the longer it takes to get things done,I think it’s a good thing they put this car for sale,it is a project and a starting point for some, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 So, did anyone see the top half of the engine in those pics? I wonder where that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 19 hours ago, JustDave said: I think you guys are being a little negative,everyone wants a low mileage complete car that’s easily restored,but some are attracted to the projects like this I myself love the challenge,it’s just the older I get the longer it takes to get things done,I think it’s a good thing they put this car for sale,it is a project and a starting point for some, Dave Yes but its still overpriced. I appreciate they are trying to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 owner is a nice guy. they are willing to accept offers. headlights and radiator cannot be found. i do not know about if engine is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Not sure what ad is real, one advertised in Washington, one in California.... same pictures. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/352361-1917-paige-basket-case-pacific-north-west-250000/ https://forums.aaca.org/topic/352924-1917-paige-touring-7-passenger-2500-car-was-taken-apart-years-ago/?tab=comments#comment-2126871 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 hopefully a Paige guy was able to buy it and take it home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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