Whilst garage sale hopping on company time I came across a '57 Chrysler 300. This was in a really nice neighborhood where you'd never expect to see a car like this. It had three old wire wheels on it, like Tru-Spokes, white letter tires and one cheesy chrome wire basket wheel. It's got rot along the rockers, the p***enger side's real bad. It looks like the car hasn't moved in years and doesn't have a tag. I left a note in the owner's mailbox a few days ago, no reply. Obviously the car's not for sale, even if it was I'm sure the owner knows what it's worth. I was just daydreaming about getting the mighty dual quad, 392 Hemi powered beast for a song. We're allowed to dream, right? I think these Virgil Exner designed cars are some of the most beautiful ever made. Maybe Richard Carpenter can afford it and give me a $5000 finder's fee.
<font color="green">I've got a friend here who has at least three of those things. Two for sale, in project form. One he will never sell because it belonged to his dad. RASHY </font>
I love them Old Chryslers. I had a 61 and a 62 and have wanted a nother 62 since I gave mine to my brother.. Case of Dumb***.. Happens sometimes when you get married... Oh well.. Someday.. I know they're out there. This is the one.. 62 300 H. 413 Two Fours. 2 Door Hardtop. Gives me a woody every time and a dumb*** look on my face. Just check out the pic. <img src=http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v72/VonDad/Me_n_a62.jpg> Oh Hell Yeah! VonDad
[ QUOTE ] This is the one.. 62 300 H. 413 Two Fours. 2 Door Hardtop. Gives me a woody every time and a dumb*** look on my face. Just check out the pic. [/ QUOTE ] <font color="green"> Now that you mention it... I can sorta see a woody there! RASHY</font>
I p***ed up on a '60 300 back in '86. It was $1500, but it did have the toilet seat on the trunk. I saw a '57 300 'vert in this month's Hemming's for $99,000.
Nads, You probably already know this, but just because he didn't call the first time don't mean it ain't for sale. I have purchased a lot of old iron just by following up from time to time. Almost everything is for sale, you just need to be the one he thinks of when he's ready to part with it. If you are the one with cash at the right time it could be yours, an old car is only worth what someone is willing to give for it. Also don't be afraid to make an offer, I have brought home more than one car for half the asking price 60 days later because I was the only one to back up his offer with dollars. I will now shut up. Good Luck.
One thing that has worked for me ,if you really want this car ,dig up some old pic's or road tests anything with this car in it . Keep going to the house and when you do talk to him don't just say I want to buy that old car and cut it up or something stupid. Ask to look at it (ask Nicely) and try to become his friend, or better yet let him think he is your hero and you can't live without RESTORING that car to it's original glory. Listen to his stories ,bring him Ice Cream and set and stare at it. If you are good enough you will be the first one in line for it. Besides what else do you have to do anyway, Might work, it has before.
Nads, you and my Dad would get along real good. That's his favorite too. He's got a 60 Imperial now. Speaking of Richard Carpenter, if Mama C*** had only shared that sandwich with his sister, the world would be a much different place today.
I was in my work van, if I was in one of my ****piles I might've approached the house. I didn't even step on to the driveway, I don't want to be intrusive, the front of the car could be all smashed up. Seriously I think I would sell all my junk for a car like that, but I think it would be wrong to do anything but restore it. I'm becoming a ***** in my old age.
Are you skopin me Rashy? I'm flattered. I lost my girlsish figger ya know. Still I luvs them old MoPars.
People with old cars are constantly approached by gearheads and have ignoring them down to a science. If you're serious, send your WIFE to inquire. This is terrorism--people often don't know how to react, and all their expectations/routine defenses are unhinged. Also, they often feel forced to be polite. And send her with a shoebox containing enough money to turn a moment of weakness in the defense into a commitment. I recently bought a not-for-sale deuce roadster from a guy who had to blow off 50 wannabuyers every time he opened the garage door using this tactic. My wife actually started the attack her self, and knew enough not to even involve me until the car was nailed. I became a deuce roadster owner unaware.
Too true Bruce, when I had my '50s business my ex wife used to cinch the buys I couldn't get. I'm talking neon clocks, lawn furniture, everything. It always seemed to work. I've never owned a Mopar and this car is so doggone stylish, I'd really love to have something this special. I wonder if the 392's still in it?
Just before I had my drivers license we had a Hemi powered '57 Imperial. My dad was not a hot rodder but I remember one day, driving into town, a '55 Chevy pulled up next to us at a stop light. The guy was revving the engine. When the light turned green my dad nailed it and with tires squeeling, we walked away from that Chevy. My dad was real cool right then.
Not a '57, but one of my favourite cars of ALL TIME! I'm still kicking myself that I only took one pic of that car. Luckily it was in R&C a little while back.
Brootal....both of my favorite cars are on either side of that Chrysler...57 Poncho and 56 olds 88...what a coincidence! My old grandmother's next door neighbor lady had her grandson living with her for awhile. He had a 56 Chrysler 300-B in white and the ****** went out of it. He left it jacked up in her driveway and left town. After a few months of not hearing from him, she offered the broken car to me...for FREE! I was deeply in love with my 64 'vette coupe at the time and looked down my nose at this rare mopar..p***ed it up like a ***** and regretted it ever since..
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