ONE of the ‘benefits’ of my ‘day job’ is that I get to save some collectible vehicles from a date with the crusher. There are times when I have stepped up and bought something I always wanted only to find something else I liked better. One comment I often hear is that places like mine don’t exist anymore. This, unfortunately, is true. Between government legislation and economics, local ‘junk yards’ are becoming a thing of the past. I face the reality that it takes a few thousand dollars a month just to keep the gate open. I cannot do this without your support.
1939 Plymouth Coach: Looking for something out of the ordinary with room for family and friends? If you have the skills, this is a great start for a street rod project. It comes with extra parts from a 4 door we scrapped. $1200.
1962 PONTIAC Strato Chief Safari:
1962 Pontiac Strato Chief Safari: The lead image is a few years old, but it illustrates an issue that I face. The more time I spend and things that I include, the asking price must necessarily increase. The ‘as seen in the first image’ price was at the ‘dragged from the bush’ price of $1500.
I have since installed the headlights, and acquired a new windshield and rubber gasket for it. I also borrowed a set of Pontiac Rally II wheels from another project to give the old wagon a new look. I also plan to include the black ’62 Laurentian parts car in the deal. (283, auto.) that will provide many needed parts.
The wagon needs rockers and some floor pans; the interior is rough, but in this case, originality probably isn’t a good thing. I can also provide a 350- 700R4 from a ’90 GMC. All it takes is money; get where I’m going here?
1978 Lincoln Continental MK. V
1978 was the last year for the 460 in the Continental. It was also Lincoln’s ‘Diamond’ (75 year) Anniversary. This is an ‘older’ restoration in need of some cosmetic and mechanical restoration: The vinyl top needs replacement and the paintwork needs some touch-up work. The car ran and drove beautifully and was appraised at $10,000. when I acquired it. It did need a brake line replaced when it was last driven. Odometer reads 143346 kms. $5500. FIRM.
