John Bloom Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Not mine, but pretty cool. Not something you see passing you headed the other direction on the road. I like the scruffy look. Not too far gone cosmetically to enjoy from my perspective. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1515118825447469/permalink/2817955545163784/?sale_post_id=2817955545163784 Edited April 7, 2022 by John Bloom (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Thats really cool, I could believe the originality claim. That is a good example of leaving the car as is, but addressing the running gear. I think I would have to put a new interior in though for comforts sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Nice. The wire wheels make it look a little sporty. Not sure the paint is original, though. Looks more like a ‘30’s, or later, color to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Cowl lamps look completely out of place. Truck Adlakes. The wire wheels are rare and cool ! $14,500.00 seems optimistic. The Northway 6 used in these cars has a somewhat fragile reputation. Edited April 7, 2022 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I thought it looked like Oakland blue. Not that I know all that much though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 1912Staver said: Cowl lamps look completely out of place. Truck Adlakes. The wire wheels are rare and cool ! $14,500.00 seems optimistic. The Northway 6 used in these cars has a somewhat fragile reputation. I was not aware of the engine reputation. The straightness of the panels, the appearance of a top that seems to be usable, and the wire wheels make this car interesting if the seller would negotiate and end up closer to 10K. It might appeal to a Pontiac collector who wants something a little different to show and enjoy with his club friends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I agree John. $10,000 seems far more realistic. Here in Canada McLaughlin sold a " Light 6 " model that was based on these Oaklands. The general consensus amongst McLaughlin collectors is that the Light Sixes are not nearly as good as the Buick , cage valve 6 based cars that made up the bulk of McLaughlin sales. The cage valve cars have survived in good numbers , particularly the U.S. Buicks. And with careful shopping can often be purchased quite reasonably. Other than the novelty of an Oakland as opposed to say a Buick 6 - 45 why would you pay nearly as much as the Buick for the Oakland ? But the accessory wire wheels really are a strong selling point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, 1912Staver said: I agree John. $10,000 seems far more realistic. Here in Canada McLaughlin sold a " Light 6 " model that was based on these Oaklands. The general consensus amongst McLaughlin collectors is that the Light Sixes are not nearly as good as the Buick , cage valve 6 based cars that made up the bulk of McLaughlin sales. The cage valve cars have survived in good numbers , particularly the U.S. Buicks. And with careful shopping can often be purchased quite reasonably. Other than the novelty of an Oakland as opposed to say a Buick 6 - 45 why would you pay nearly as much as the Buick for the Oakland ? But the accessory wire wheels really are a strong selling point. Good information and history of those peers to this Oakland and some practical pros and cons. I don’t have the time or space but if this finds its price point and changes hands, I could see a lot of fun for the right buyer. if this car Was at a cruise night or informal local car show, I definitely think I would be stopping and visiting with the owner and letting him tell me about his car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Very cool with those wire wheels and exposed valve gear! Where could I find out more about Northway engines? The wonderful thing about our hobby is there is a never ending stream of arcane cars to learn about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Northway built a number of different models of engines . There does not seem to be a good single source of information about them. Best to try to figure out what cars used Northway engines and research the particular cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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