Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/378746007773884/ Guys I couldn't seem to save the pics to share but this one, IMHO was worth sharing. FB marketplace. Looks like a nice car for the money. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Nice car……here are some pics 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Thanks Jeff, not sure why I was unable to do that as I generally can save them off marketplace. Again, it seems like a lot of car for not a ton of money... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Boy that does look really good. Seems to be 4 door money even for a coupe. Wish I was looking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Sharp! Thanks for posting. Dash doesn't look like it's woodgrained as it should be, and the maroon paint seems a little light for that year's factory maroon, but a really nice car at a good price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Looks very nice. And great location in the background - that’s right on the CT River. Unfortunately not great pics - a different time of day would have helped. I am nearby if anyone is interested and needs someone to take a look. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Very attractive car. You guys sure come up with some good ones. Nice to see someone selling their car at a price that is accessible to the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Now that's a very nice car at a great price. I like this better that the two tone black one in Kent, WA that was recently listed because of the color and the price. Beautiful car! Edited August 16, 2022 by deac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I can't believe this car is still available! If I didn't already have my '38 I'd be all over this... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Believe me, if we didn't just buy a car I would have been over there in a heartbeat. Maybe one of us makes a deal here. Like everyone else who follows fb market, in between every 50 turds is a fresh egg... Makes ya go back every day!! Somethings about the ad seem to point to longer term owner. @Gearheadengineer, the Lincoln up in Springfield sold, I think that shows strong interest in those even in a sedan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Real nice car, I like the maroon. If I had the cash and the garage space, I would go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I just messaged him for more details. I'll post them here if I get them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 The seller got right back to me. Unfortunately looks like the doors had alot of work at some point. Shame as boy the paint looks really smooth. Runs good road worthy does not over heat. Oil good. Underneath solid minor bubbling lower door area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Oh, it looks like a bondo extravaganza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Unfortunately, because someone spent some money on restoring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 my enthusiasm for this car is going down. Might he be selling a pretty picture? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Initially, the deal looked too good to be true, which was concerning. At least now the deal does not look too good to be true. At that price, you could do a lot of correction to those problems and still not be underwater on the value of the car. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Ugh. "Can you take a short video with a small magnet"? 🤔 I had high hopes here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) No cheap way to properly fix the doors, other than to cut the bottoms off and fabricate new ones, as well as rockers are going ot need patchwork, then repaint. You will be under water. That is what we know so far. I'm guessing if there is that rust there is other rust including floor and bracing. Edited August 16, 2022 by auburnseeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Well, at least the seller is being up-front about the flaws. Still, if someone wants a fair weather driver and isn't looking for perfection this car could still fill the bill if the seller is willing to negotiate. The latest information should, however, convince anyone still interested to go see it in person to fully assess its condition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 It will look really horrible in a year when the rust starts bleeding through the shiny paint and the bondo starts peeling off. I would rather look at surface rust and faded original paint for half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 If the car is kept in good dry storage and not used or left in the rain. It honestly probably won't get much worse. Moisture is the enemy. Don't wash it and keep it out of the rain. I've had some old cars for 20 years. A few had some bondo with a few blisters and none got worse. For me unless I'm in love with something and know I won't find another, I pass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I only speak for my experiences but I have an MG midget that had some Bondo with a little bit of bubbling and blistering when I bought it 10 years ago. It is never driven in the rain, it’s washed once every 12 to 18 months, dusted and lightly detailed in between times and it sits inside of a garage that is heated in the winter and I run a dehumidifier year-round. Those minor flaws from 10 years ago have not changed one bit visibly on the outside of the car. Maybe it will fall apart at some point in time but I think I’ll be dead before that happens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 My 1937 model 41 had a replacement patch done. Thankfully just the one door bottom was bad. Not an easy job to be done correctly. This was what the bottom of my driver's door looked like before the new patch was done. The old patch from the 1950s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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