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For use vintage car nuts, What steal!

Way cool!

That was the car that I first learned to drive. Except it was black over white.

About 9 years A gentleman use to drive black on black 56 VICKY (AI keeps replacing my words) 2HT to post office in my area. I asked it if he wanted to sell it, he said nope, I be buried in it. Haven’t seen him or car for 7 years.

Seems like a good deal. I do not care for the fake spot lights though.

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2444760)

About 9 years A gentleman use to drive black on black 56 Nicky 2HT to post office in my area. I asked it if he wanted to sell it, he said nope, I be buried in it. Haven’t seen him or car for 7 years.

I guess he got his wish......😨

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Originally Posted by Tom52 (Post 2444776)

Seems like a good deal. I do not care for the fake spot lights though.

9K, be lucky to get rusted out hunk of junk for that. This got updated 302 and C4 with Upgraded A/C. Over 10 grand just for that. Not mention paint, body work, and interior. That car easily sell dealer/private party for 25K or more. I would never vintage car at auction with no reserve. I bet the seller sick making that mistake?

[QUOTE=Michael G.;2444785]I guess he got his wish......😨[/QUOTE

I doubt it, he probably moved or his wife unloaded?

Wow! That was a good price!

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2444825)

With heavy modifications of engine/trans/interior you rarely get back what you invested in it. An original car in good condition might be worth more. You would really have to find the right person that would be willing to pay $25,000. If the buyers at Mecum did not see the worth it is probably not there. You often cannot tell the true condition from pictures. But, I agree with you that $9,000 seems low based upon the pictures.

A real classic from the 50's. Two tone color and lots of chrome. Parents had a beautiful aqua and white 56 Pontiac. Brings me back.

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Originally Posted by Tom52 (Post 2444983)

Deals are alway best on day 1 or day two of any Classic car auction. I the guy made Hugh mistake no reserve mecum didn’t help either putting in day two. IMO you will never see another in that condition for that amount.

Originals easily bring 45K plus if in pristine condition. Crowns are approaching 75K plus. Some see upgrades as bad some see the as extra when comes to drivability. If want set and look at then original, want drive it upgrades for comfort and dependability. IMO the upgrades made it drivable in hot climate here.