Re: [FWDLK] 59 Dodge on eBay

["van Hoy" <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's up to $1,200 today and hasn't met the reserve.  Couldn't tell from
their pix whether it was a Coronet or a Royal.

--Roger van Hoy, '55DeSoto, '42DeSoto, '66Plymouth, '73Duster, Washougal, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Posti@xxxxxxx <Posti@xxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 6:49 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] 59 Dodge on eBay


>The following car is on ebay - Looks like a Coronet with the 326 and power
>brakes.
>
>59 DODGE SEDAN - JUST OUT OF 25 YEAR STORAGE
>Item #266245187
>
>In 1975 the original owner of this 59 dodge drove it into his garage, put
it
>up on cement blocks, drained the radiator and left it. In February of 2000
>the car was towed out of the garage to see daylight for the first time in
25
>years. Look at the lines and chrome on this car! The paint is all original
>and the interior is in good condition except for a little wear on the
>driver's side of the front seat. A battery was put in and all the
electrical
>works, the brakes work, and the tires were still holding air. Upon trying
to
>crank the small block V8 the starter would not turn the engine over. The
>engine is stuck from sitting for all those years. The car is offered as is.
>Unique opportunity to own a unique example from the "chrome and fins" era.
>Winning bidder to pay by cashiers check within 5 days of close of auction.
>
>Bidding was only up to $710 today.  The car is in Bellingham, WA.
>
>Bob
>59 Dodge Coronet
>