edinmass Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) The new “anchor “ auction for Broad Arrow is about a quarter mile away from my house. While there wasn’t too much for pre war cars, I stopped by Friday to toss a super low ball bid on a toy that I didn’t need. There were a bunch of great 50’s and 60’s stuff. Not the typical trash you see at the low end auctions but exceptionally nice cars that I would easily say were Pebble Beach quality. I took a fancy to three post war units…..yup, by taste is slipping a bit. These were a stunning restorations on unusual cars that would generally not get noticed by most of my friends. I will not publicly admit to bidding on them…….but was fortunate that two of units I liked were purchased by a good friend of thirty years………and he needed some help with them. I was hoping to be a temporary storage garage so I could actually drive them and play around with something different. We took one out to dinner…..without any plates on it. Finding the gas cap wasn’t easy after a dinner and drinks………took us ten minutes even after I slid under the car in my good clothes. I figure the car sold for 20 cents on the dollar of the restoration cost. Hell, even the electric clock was keeping time…….here is the one car from that sale I really wanted for an every day Florida driver…….has factory AC and bucket front seats. The auction was well attended and a great venue, and I expect it will really take off over the next few years. There were a few bargains, and a decent sell through. The only stuff hanging around after the sale were cars with unrealistic numbers with condition issues. Edited November 20, 2022 by edinmass (see edit history) 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Well it's official....Ed has officially crossed into the realm of old age now that he is looking at cars new enough to have factory AC! I must admit though, that is a beautiful wagon! Little details GM (and other makes) came out with in the 50's like the hidden gas filler is kind of neat. I know where to look on '56 and '57 Chevys but this one might've taken me a minute or two. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 What has happened to our mechanical genius we all loved? Not only riding in and documenting with pictures in a post war car but admitting he was thinking of buying one! Shock of all shocks, our hero has fallen. I guess that makes Walt G the new king of the pre wars. Long live the king. I know he is not going to fall to the dark side. dave s 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, edinmass said: I stopped by Friday to toss a super low ball bid Crossing the abyss and leaving the vestiges of youth behind. That's when you know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Perfect swap meet vendor vehicle! Buick had one that looked good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) Behind the backup lamp, of course.... About the same spot as a 57 Chevy. I always liked the 57 to 60 GM wagons. Edited November 20, 2022 by Frank DuVal (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, SC38dls said: I guess that makes Walt G the new king of the pre wars. Long live the king. Me,King !!??? Yikes Uh , no , never. My last name matches an actor of the 1930s who with a partner were very popular . They had a friend in their act that was named "The Kingfish" but that's about as close as I will ever come to being a King . By the way I LOVE that station wagon Ed. Station wagons are one of my favorite body styles , wow that is pretty. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) I think with age I should evolve into an old pre war curmudgeon……….for some reason exceptionally well done unusual post war cars are occasionally catching my attention. That wagon could be parked next to a Pebble first in class Model J, and hold its own. Big, blue, chrome, and asinine……….I really liked it. Maybe it’s the sobriety I have been experiencing! Maybe I should jump off the wagon, so I don’t buy one. 🤔 To be honest, it takes something very special post war to get my attention, and that car checked all the boxes………a few Crown Royals, and it would have ended up in my garage. Edited November 20, 2022 by edinmass (see edit history) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, edinmass said: Big, blue, chrome, and asinine……… Works for me too. Some cars just just say it all. With the current crop of SUV's that replaced the mini vans, Ed you and I are of a vintage when big station wagons were very very popular , bring back wonderful memories. Over and above the fact you can load them with all kinds of great classic pre war car parts! ( guess I can justify anything) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 1958 Pontiac's are a favourite of mine. Is that called a "Custom Safari"? Up here in Canada the top line wagon was the Safari Laurentian with Chevy engines. Edited November 20, 2022 by Ed Luddy mistake (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Canadian Brochure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 And I would have guessed it was an Edsel! Guess that shows how much I know about postwar cars. I will admit to liking a fair number of postwar cars. Just not enough to buy one at anywhere near their market value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Note the Chevrolet orange engine in the x frame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ed, those brochures are kinda confusing to me. Were the cars branded as Laurention, but sold as Pontiac? I saw one at a chevelle show this past summer and do not recall any Pontiac badging at all. It seems odd the brochures have Pontiac (not a bad thing, LOL) in bold if they were not sold as that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Brand was Pontiac, the model was Laurention. It was the top trim model. Basic car was a Pathfinder, then the Strato Chief was in the middle, then Laurention. In later years the Parisianne became the Canadian top trim model. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 So Ed is this beauty powered by the 370 V8? It must have been a very expensive restoration! Best looking one I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Ed, If you needed a chase vehicle why not a Suburban. Unfortunately you have “jumped the shark” in cars. The holding it’s own next to a Duesenberg is the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 30 minutes ago, George K said: Ed, If you needed a chase vehicle why not a Suburban. Unfortunately you have “jumped the shark” in cars. The holding it’s own next to a Duesenberg is the proof. George……..the restoration really was that nice. Maybe one in a thousand post war restorations approach this level of detail. I always appreciate craftsmanship……..and the fit and finish on this car was fantastic. The unusual body style for post war along with its pure factory bling just spoke to me. At least it found a good home where it will be used and enjoyed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, edinmass said: George……..the restoration really was that nice. Maybe one in a thousand post war restorations approach this level of detail. I always appreciate craftsmanship……..and the fit and finish on this car was fantastic. The unusual body style for post war along with its pure factory bling just spoke to me. At least it found a good home where it will be used and enjoyed. Ok ... Sure. Everyone is entitled to a slip. when’s the next eye exam? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I was born in 1952. I’ve tried to find a 1950’s car to memorialize that era. Only thing I would consider is a Ferrari. Out of reach. If you don’t believe me go to BaT and google Bill Miller Special. I rest my case. Always enjoy a good sparring round with you. Take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 51 minutes ago, George K said: I was born in 1952. I’ve tried to find a 1950’s car to memorialize that era. Only thing I would consider is a Ferrari. Out of reach. If you don’t believe me go to BaT and google Bill Miller Special. I rest my case. Always enjoy a good sparring round with you. Take care. Some seller is VERY HAPPY to be rid of that thing. I looked up the weight of the V12 with a transmission and got 1,322 pounds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 What a truly odd car ! Too bad the bodywork was so altered and left unfinished. The original version actually looks reasonably good. But the Packard 12 is hardly a Sports Car powerplant. One can only wonder how much time and money this will take to see the road again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 49 minutes ago, 1912Staver said: What a truly odd car ! Too bad the bodywork was so altered and left unfinished. The original version actually looks reasonably good. But the Packard 12 is hardly a Sports Car powerplant. One can only wonder how much time and money this will take to see the road again. I don't know a thing about this car, but wonder if it was ever finished, so many unfinished builds out there. Does it have documented history or will it be created along with the restoration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Notice how the Bill Miller special has a supposed link to Pasadena and B&S? I thought the best fiction in the automotive world was being written in Clive Cussler novels. Next we will see photos of it at Lime Rock in the 40’s. Maybe it making passes at Englishtown in the 6’s? 🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, edinmass said: Notice how the Bill Miller special has a supposed link to Pasadena and B&S? I thought the best fiction in the automotive world was being written in Clive Cussler novels. Next we will see photos of it at Lime Rock in the 40’s. Maybe it making passes at Englishtown in the 6’s? 🤔 I need to qualify the remarks about 1950’s cars. I did own two Muntz Jets. Gave them both away after sinking a lot of time and some money in them. The guys are still working on the last I heard. Not as bad as the Bill Miller special but close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 My neighbor has a Muntz jet. They actually bring money now. They should say thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I hope they get good money for them. Both are really great guys who helped me for a long time. One had a overhead Lincoln the other had overhead Cadillac power. Once saw one with period Hemi power. Believe they cost twice what a Cadillac cost in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 11/22/2022 at 3:50 PM, edinmass said: Notice how the Bill Miller special has a supposed link to Pasadena and B&S? I thought the best fiction in the automotive world was being written in Clive Cussler novels. Next we will see photos of it at Lime Rock in the 40’s. Maybe it making passes at Englishtown in the 6’s? 🤔 Now that is funny stuff, Lime Rock in the 1940's was an active stone quarry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 5 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Now that is funny stuff, Lime Rock in the 1940's was an active stone quarry. My point exactly……..the manufactured stories get better and better each year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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