To buy or not to buy that is the question

[sirGarold]

Hello All. I am really torn on this. So I need some opinions. I am located near Columbus, Oh. and I have been searching for old tin. I found a 46' Plymouth that is just the shell on wheels. The guy wanted $1500 when it started. I emailed him to get pics. He sent me an email the other day and said he would take $500 for it. Reason is because his lease is up and he has nowhere to store it. It needs to be gone by August 1st he said.

Okay so this is my problem. After seeing pics of this car he sent and on the web. I am not really a big fan of the body style. They are good looking but not my style. I am more a late 20's to early 40's kinda guy. But it's a pretty good deal for some nice vintage tin. I keep flipping back and forth on buying it. [S

So should I buy it? Or if there is anyone that really wants this car let me know I can get you in contact with the owner?



Thanks.

 

[dmw56]

Buy it then flip it.

 

[GJunktionMike]

For the price I second that.

 

[mitchs66]

I'm a third, buy it and sell it....maybe help you fund a project you want.

 

[bob w]

It looks like a smokin' deal.

However,

My approach is I don't buy any project unless I really want the end product. It takes too much time, money and sweat to build a hot rod..

 

[tecster]

It looks like a smokin' deal.

However,

My approach is I don't buy any project unless I really want the end product. It takes too much time, money and sweat to build a hot rod..

Got space for him to store it? Charge him to store it on your property, or buy it and sell it as is to someone on this awesome forum!

 

[soltz]

Make that four. It a shame to see it go to the scraper cause he can't get rid of it.

 

[sirGarold]

I don't know why I didn't think of flipping the darn thing. Guess I was to wrapped up in if I wanted to build it or not. I would definitely hate to see this vintage tin with so much potential get chopped up.

 

[CORPO]

it looks like a steal for 500!

if i were closer you wouldnt have to decide.. cause I would have already snagged it ha!

 

[donsrods]

For $500 it is a no brainer. Maybe I missed it, but does it have a title ?

DOn

 

[rainman]

Flip it or trade it, either way it's a win!!
But if you sell it, price it on here first!!

 

[sirGarold]

For $500 it is a no brainer. Maybe I missed it, but does it have a title ?

DOn

I forgot to add that in the original post. That is another concern. The owner says he found the title in the trunk but says it is not in his name.

 

[donsrods]

Is the title signed by the registered owner ? If so, it can still be used. Technically it is considered jumping title but if you want to get really legal about it the guy who is now selling it can go down and get it into his name then sell it to you with the new title. You might even offer to pay his title fees because the $ 500 he is asking is a pretty sweet deal as it is.

Don

 

[izzy]

for petes sake pull the triger, if it was closer I would be all over it, and I am into the older stuff to, 30 Mdel A and 37 Ford panel with a 14ft by 36 ft garage in town and I would find someplace to put it.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

PM sent.

Guys, I sincerely hope I can get this car if sirGarold does not choose to.

I have seached a long time for a '46-'48 Plymouth Coupe, but the right car for the right money at the right time has never presented itself. Why do I want one? That was the first car my Mom and Dad owned after they were married here in Dayton in 1957. They had just gotten a one room apartment together and my Dad was looking for work. He needed a car and an older gentleman in the neighborhood said if my Dad would paint his house he could have the old Plymouth sitting next to it. So he did, and that was how they got their first set of wheels. My Dad found work with GM at Delco Moraine soon after, and they drove the car for a couple years until they were established. I would LOVE to have one to rekindle some of those times and put a keeper car from my "bucket list" in the stable. Keep your fingers crossed...

 

[sawzall]

Good luck BED it sounds like you want it more than sirGarold, maybe he can set you up with the owner.

 

[Dirtyrat]

I think that is a really cool body style actually...

 

[Snake Farm]

Yep, looks like a steal.........always loved those body styles too.
Hope it works out for ya BED

 

[sirGarold]

PM sent.

Guys, I sincerely hope I can get this car if sirGarold does not choose to.

I have seached a long time for a '46-'48 Plymouth Coupe, but the right car for the right money at the right time has never presented itself. Why do I want one? That was the first car my Mom and Dad owned after they were married here in Dayton in 1957. They had just gotten a one room apartment together and my Dad was looking for work. He needed a car and an older gentleman in the neighborhood said if my Dad would paint his house he could have the old Plymouth sitting next to it. So he did, and that was how they got their first set of wheels. My Dad found work with GM at Delco Moraine soon after, and they drove the car for a couple years until they were established. I would LOVE to have one to rekindle some of those times and put a keeper car from my "bucket list" in the stable. Keep your fingers crossed...

Replied to your PM BED. I hope you get the car. It deserves a good home. Good Luck.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

I am already in contact with the owner.

Send some good mojo my way fellas...