Thursday, August 6, 2015

In the market for a new car? This could be your retro dream come true......



After the ultimate promo tool? Looking for a dream toy? Can you see yourself cruising along an ocean road with the top down, scarf fluttering in the breeze? Then look no further than this advert ......
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1951 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible
$50,000 — Pick up only
Details:
Straight 8 Motor
6 Volt Battery
Electric Roof - Black Soft Top currently installed, comes with a white spare
Automatic 3 Speed
83627.3 Miles
White Wall Tyres
White/red leather interior
Currently unregistered (is roadworthy, I let the rego slide)



Extras:
Comes with a spare radio
Comes with car mats
Comes with a spare battery in the boot and everything in place for a use if you would rather not use the American one under the bonnet
Comes with a spare white soft top roof
Comes with a trickle down charger for the 6 volt battery
Will include a barely used bottle of flashlube




Description:
A stunning car that catches the eye everywhere it goes. Has been in Australia since 2009, imported from Arizona. I have been the sole Australian owner and it has only ever been driven as a gentle Sunday outing car over the last 5 years. Has been used in modelling shoots, parades and multiple times as a wedding car. I am very sad to see her go.




Condition:
The car is in fabulous condition for it's age. Upholstery is beautiful and without blemish. The carpet is also in a great state although it could be fitted a little better. Neither the upholstery, carpet or duco are original, however I am unsure when the restoration work was carried out - done in America before importing to Australia.
There is a small tear (see photograph) in the hood lining interior (obviously out of site when the top is down). The duco also has a couple of very minor scratches that would come out with a cut and polish. The Chieftain emblems on the steeling wheel and hood are a little lined with age (see photographs).
Mechanically, the car is perfect aside from some starter motor issues that have been rectified by an excellent auto electrician and are now managed well through a drip down (trickle down) charger. Wipers will need upgrading to obtain a rego.
Due to age the radio does not work (secondary one included for the clever handyman/woman!). Heating/cooling does not work. Electric roof works perfectly.




THIS IS A VERY RARE CAR. I HAVE INCLUDED A CURRENT SALE ADVERT FOR A SIMILAR CAR IN THE USA HERE - http://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/46339862-770-0.jpg?rev=1 - ADD CURRENCY CONVERSION, IMPORTATION AND REGISTRATION TO THIS AND YOU WILL FIND THIS PONTIAC IS REALLY GOOD VALUE!



Notes to tyre kickers:



I will not drive the car anywhere to show her to you - she is unregistered
I am not responsible for the paperwork for you to drive her home
Payment is via PayPal or Bank Deposit only


PLEASE: ONLY GENUINE BUYERS

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Holiday fun in cute 50's style


Summer in Australia means many things to different people - but to everyone in some form or another it means HOLIDAYS !

 

With the advent of car culture came the creation of the mobile home or caravan (although mobile  wagons have been around for centuries), and by the end of the second world war, caravanning holidays were a popular pastime to an increasingly affluent generation.

 

In the last decade the popularity of restored vintage caravans has been growing exponentially to compliment the rising mid century vintage cultural movement, with vintage caravanning magazines, websites, blogs, restoration companies, and festivals all drawing interest from lovers of the bondwood and aluminium beauties.

 

With this in mind, just lookie what I have discovered up for sale on the Victorian sea side holiday town of Torquay!  If a caravanning holiday is on your agenda, and vintage style is your hallmark, then you shouldn't look past this darling little van, in beautiful original condition. Here are the details for all you potential happy campers......

 


$7,500 ono

Vintage caravan 1950’s gason bondwood sleeps 4

(needs double mattress)

Really beautiful inside as you can see. has annexe which we have never used. Very good condition for age. We will be super sad to see her go but she is not quite big enough for us
new tyres and has had the towing carriage replaced and now has electric brakes as well.
Currently registered

Old water damage in the roof but sound

 


If you are interested, leave a message with your email address on the bottom of this post and I will be sure it gets to the owner. This little van deserves a happy life with a true vintage lover !!







 
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