Where did it go?

Stretch Cab

Stretch Cab

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A year or more ago a really rough Town Car body came up for sale and there was a lot of chatter about it. Seems there was some controversy too. Don't want to open that!

My question is, whatever happened to the car? Did it sell? Is it being restored? As a kid I watched a TC being restored and have always had a fascination with them.

I tried the search feature....................
 
Blue, Smart money buys them finished, driving them the same week. Should they get wrecked, take the insurance $$ and just buy another.

Way smarter than spending years restoring something that is only worth 1/3 what is invested in it. My $.02, your mileage may vary.
 
jb-ob, you make a good comment, but you overlook the fun we are all having while we are working on our cars. After I retired, I finished a 32 coupe (it took 26 years, it was only 80 % complete) and a 31 slant windshield Cabriolet (going on 6 years). For me, it is a nice feeling knowing that you have had every single part at one point in your hand. My 32 runs like a new car and the cabriolet will be the same in about 2 months, it is in the final stages. It is awful to say but it is almost more fun to be under it than driving it. Just my take. I know I will never make any money on either of these cars but I have stayed with inflation! Ed
 
jb-ob said:
Blue, Smart money buys them finished, driving them the same week. Should they get wrecked, take the insurance $$ and just buy another.

Way smarter than spending years restoring something that is only worth 1/3 what is invested in it. My $.02, your mileage may vary.
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Ed in Maine said:
jb-ob, you make a good comment, but you overlook the fun we are all having while we are working on our cars. After I retired, I finished a 32 coupe (it took 26 years, it was only 80 % complete) and a 31 slant windshield Cabriolet (going on 6 years). For me, it is a nice feeling knowing that you have had every single part at one point in your hand. My 32 runs like a new car and the cabriolet will be the same in about 2 months, it is in the final stages. It is awful to say but it is almost more fun to be under it than driving it. Just my take. I know I will never make any money on either of these cars but I have stayed with inflation! Ed
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In my youth, I would agree with Ed. Now that I am older, I agree with jb-ob. I would rather drive the car and turn wrenches only for upkeep and repairs.
 
ED I agree with you completely. I've owned my '28 Leatherback for 40 years and it has provided me with a full, lasting 'education'. Over that time my tool chest has grown to be probably more valuable than the car.

I started in the late 1960's with only the sage advice from others, and two National Magazines. The rest was up to me, I just had (??) to know the how & why. Yes the hobby continues to reward.....or I might have left long ago for something more captivating. I have had many cars & projects.

There are still a few Model A's that would interest me, not the rare ones, but ones that catch my eye. Projects I'll leave to those starting their journey.

jb
 
Where this post began, Stretch Cab, there are two '29 Town cars out there, one currently for sale and the other not well known sitting 'undiscovered' in a garage. Sweet Dreams
 
JB any idea on the price for the one for sale. Can't afford one but would just like to know.
I'll dream on too.
 
the beater never sold that I know of and yes, 40k for a shell missing 100s of pieces.


I started a thread on it at least 3-5 yrs ago. saw it in person and said, too much work for me. To say just buy a done one, well there are so few and not everyone can start out with 200k..............
 
Maybe the Town Car brings a lot of money, but the other models do not fair as well. What is interesting is the prices they are getting for the 60's Broncos and Blazers. My neighbor, Dick Headman is working on an early 60 Blazer which is in rough shape after sitting for about 20 years. When completed, after exchanging the 455 for a stock engine, frame off restoration, paint and interior would be worth about $100K even if serial #'s do not match.
How many A's are worth that much after a complete restoration?
 
jb-ob said:
All purchases require 'due diligence'.

Somethings ain't what they are supposed to be.
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Isn't that the truth.

20+ years ago two friends of mine, both now deceased, pulled a trailer from Jacksonville FL to St.Louis MO and back to buy a Town Car that turned out to be a Town Sedan.

Don't know the details, they were both lifelong knowledgeable Model A guys.
Not certain how they got hoodwinked like that........
 
jrelliott said:
.......is working on an early 60 Blazer .... after exchanging the 455 for a stock engine, frame off restoration, paint and interior would be worth about $100K even if serial #'s do not match.
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60s Chevy's don't have "matching numbers" (except for some performance ones - same as HiPo Fords). They have a VIN on the chassis. Numbers matching on these generally means that the stamping and casting dates on the misc parts are within a range that would have been installed on the assembly line - fairly easy to do during a restoration. In 1968 the feds implemented a standardized numbering system and over they years required that the VIN be placed on more parts of the vehicle. Today even some removable body parts are getting VIN numbers to help curb theft.
 
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