Art & Inspiration Interesting inexpensive Craigslist cars

1956?!?
I’ve always liked those years of Packards mainly because of the color combos and all. But every time I see the emblems on the thing I always think “This is a car that Thurston Howell III would drive “…..

 

If you notice, the trim on the 42’s is really attractive compared to later models.

 

Designed as America was coming out of the depression.
Later models were toned down to what could be produced with materials available due to rationing.
The US had it better than most of the world, but it still had to build with limited resources for a large demand.
https://autojurnal.co.uk/the-transformation-of-wheels-the-impact-of-world-war-ii-on-cars.html

 

Auto production halted shortly after Pearl Harbor and didn't resume until the 46 models. All efforts were for the war not civilian

 

Yes. Nothing I said counters that.
1942 civilian cars were designed in the late 30s.
Production cycles were usually Sept or so for the next year, so Sept. 1941.
War production was going at this point, but was not universal.
Pearl Harbor was Dec 7th 1941. Jan 1942 civilian production was halted, although some cars were built for the govt. before production of most consumer goods was moved to war time efforts.
After the war ended in 1946, manufacturing had to move back to car production and materials needed were rationed.
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/american-automobile-industry-1940s

 

1959 Austin Healy with sbc
$5500
How fun would this be on a warm afternoon?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1449621749254417/

 

The '56 Clipper on the previous page should have the super desirable tail lights in it, although the pictures perfectly cropped out the tail lights in every shot, making me wonder if they're there. That'd be worth it for parts if those are there.

Also previous page, a '51 DeSoto with '51 Mercury grille in it, instead of vice-versa. Have heard that commented about but never actually saw someone do it.

 

The wheels on the AH remind me of Monocoque Wheels, not Centerline or ETs.
They would do any offset you wanted, so it makes sense.
https://bogartracingwheels.com/about-us/

 

RodStRace, those wheels are Cragar Super Tricks.

 

I had those on my 67 mustang fastback when I was a kid. If that’s what these are they’ve lost a little of their luster over the years.

 

I think I could drive that one

 

This has been on FB now for awhile.
Marketplace - 1939 Mercury coupe | Facebook

 

I have a set on my off topic Cuda and a set going on my off topic dart

 

Uh, this one?
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/vancouver-1959-edsel-ranger-door-hardtop/7840250985.html

 

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/vancouver-1955-ford-wagon/7840694837.html

1955 ford wagon - $2,250 (Vancouver)
















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1955 ford wagon
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 100,000
paint color: red
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: wagon
1955 ford wagon . Super straight original car . Front floors have been replaced and all done . Comes with a 302 and c4 trans ready to be installed. Has rear bumper and all side trim . Wouldn't take alot to get this car on the road . Super neat project for little money ! Bring a trailer and cash ! $2250 obo clean title in hand . 3507513600

 

29 Model A 4-dr
$850

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701064232487775/?

 

Typical 4dr A with wood literally falling out of it

 

It does look rough but surely there’s $800 worth of parts on it.

 

From the recent Cold War Motors video, that's not the Brigg's body with the curved window uppers which is a ton of wood.
https://fordwood.com/fordor_body_styles.htm

https://fordwood.com/fordor1929m30bwk155.html
Ouch!

 

Kinda looks like a 34 ford frame with X removed laying on its side behind it, and whats the 2dr body? could be a good place to visit if they are cleaning house

 

This is on marketplace for $1250 but was marked pending within a couple hrs, has a 406 ford in it

 

Nice birdshit patina.

 

Hey Spooky, that’s your car!

 

Yeah, and all SBC's are 327's that came out of Corvettes....

Those truck exhaust manifolds would lead me to assume it is much more likely to be a 360, but measuring bore and stroke would be the only way to truly find out. However, that intake looks interesting.

Always amazes me how lazy people can be. Take 30 minutes, pull that thing out into the sun and pressure wash it off before snapping some pics and the asking price would double.

Could be a pretty neat hot rod hiding under all the chicken shit.

 

I say Fenton R/T, the fake Super Trick. Super Tricks get thicker towards the center, the R/T tapers thinner toward the center.

 

My uncle had a set of the Street Super Trick wheels on his Camaro, which were chromed steel and VERY heavy. I remember someone else in town had a set of the gold anodized aluminum Super Trick wheels back then on their Camaro, which were much lighter, but I don't think those were meant for street use.