1947 Pontiac - No Rust Perfect Foundation
Description
I have 1947 Pontiac Silver Streak for sale.
About the Car:
This car purchased from California and imported by my father in the early '70s. He disassembled and refinished every component as he was rebuilding it. It was a slow process, as he was also running a family business at the time. By the late 80's life had run its course and the car was parked in a garage where it basically stayed to this day, ~30 years later. It has had the straight-8 engine removed decades ago, replaced by a 4-bolt 350 from a '71 Corvette. After years of deliberation, I've come to the conclusion that this isn't the project for me and my sentimentality is indeed costly.
The Good:
- The car body/chassis were Acid Dipped and immediately painted. There is no rust on the chassis or the body of this car.
- I have receipts for over $15,000 in chrome work from the 80's (over $30k today). All parts were wrapped up and boxed for preservation.
- I have many if not all the hard to find original components like knobs, switches, levers, trim, etc.
- Rare War-Era Car.
The Bad:
- Will need a paint job. Although its painted, think of it just as a preservative layer.
- Will need interior upholstery work for the seats, door cars, head liner, etc.
- Will almost certainly need a new transmission (I wouldn't leave a 2 speed in there if I built it anyways).
This is 100% for someone who wants to build something their way. someone looking for an ideal project. If you want a finished, road-going 40's car buy one that's already finished. It will always be cheaper than buying a foundation and building it your way.
Although I prefer Cash, I'm open to negotiating trades and am interested in the following:
- American "muscle" Coupe/Convertible between '64-'73 (OK if needs work, but not looking for a resto project).
- Middle-aged to Vintage BMW
- Motorcycles above 500cc, below 800lbs, and interesting. Maybe a 250+cc dirtbike.
- 1.8L NA/NB Miata
- *Possibly* a flatbed trailer
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Other
- Body Type: Sedan
- Color: Blue
- Year: 1947
- Kilometers: 123456
- Transmission: Automatic
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Ad Type: Offering
- For Sale By: Owner
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- No. of Doors: 4
- No. of Seats: 6
cars & vehicles | classic cars
2021-02-11