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The Studebaker Hawk
The Studebaker company out of South Bend Indiana was known for its sedate but sturdy styling. It's low slung, sleek and eye catching styling caught the eye of many, including the automotive press which loved it. The Hawk name was branded to these coupes by the mid fifties and it continued successfully into production with some changes through the 1964 model year. Today, Studebaker is best known for the Hawk and later, the much applauded Avanti. Supercharged versions of these cars are rising in value as the buying public sees the value and contribution they made to the car industry.
Current Inventory
Here are our vehicles currently up for adoption:
1985 Chrysler Laser Turbo
PRICE REDUCTION! $8,900!! Here is a fine example of a car you just never see anymore. Iconic from the 80's, these were the cars kids my age dreamed of owning and talked about while eating lunch in the high school cafeteria. Now you're all grown up and here's your chance.
This is an incredibly well preserved example from 1985. It's a base Laser but with some very cool option boxes checked when new. TURBOCHARGED 2.2 liter engine. A FIVE SPEED MANUAL transmission and the Mark Cross Leather Package which included those super supportive Recaro style bucket seats. Also included is air conditioning, tilt steering and cruise control. A later Mopar CD cassette player too!
This car was treated to a sympathetic cosmetic restoration after it's long term original owner passed away (Iowa). The car was purchased by a Mopar enthusiast and was stripped and repainted it's original shade of Radiant Silver. Even locating original NOS deals to install after the paint dried. The swiss cheese wheels were also added later and appear to be absolutely brand new. Either NOS or restored with no expense spared. This car just looks amazing. Like it was on a used car lot in 1987.
Mechanically gone through with a new timing belt, water pump and steering gear. Also a full tune up and a fresh oil change. Tires like brand new. There's nothing for the next caretaker to have to deal with. Just simple enjoyment.
Not a concourse show car but damn close. The fabric headliner is just starting to show signs of loosening. The drivers seat shoulder harness isn't easy to retract and there's a drip or two in the paint but nothing super obvious. Again, like a two year old used car and let's face it, these were not the best built cars to begin with! One of the reasons they are so super rare today! I've sold a few of these over the past few years and this is the best I've seen or had. Won't last...It shouldn't...A walk around video is available on YouTube by searching 'Orphan Car Garage'.
CLICK LINK BELOW FOR PICTURE GALLERY...
This is an incredibly well preserved example from 1985. It's a base Laser but with some very cool option boxes checked when new. TURBOCHARGED 2.2 liter engine. A FIVE SPEED MANUAL transmission and the Mark Cross Leather Package which included those super supportive Recaro style bucket seats. Also included is air conditioning, tilt steering and cruise control. A later Mopar CD cassette player too!
This car was treated to a sympathetic cosmetic restoration after it's long term original owner passed away (Iowa). The car was purchased by a Mopar enthusiast and was stripped and repainted it's original shade of Radiant Silver. Even locating original NOS deals to install after the paint dried. The swiss cheese wheels were also added later and appear to be absolutely brand new. Either NOS or restored with no expense spared. This car just looks amazing. Like it was on a used car lot in 1987.
Mechanically gone through with a new timing belt, water pump and steering gear. Also a full tune up and a fresh oil change. Tires like brand new. There's nothing for the next caretaker to have to deal with. Just simple enjoyment.
Not a concourse show car but damn close. The fabric headliner is just starting to show signs of loosening. The drivers seat shoulder harness isn't easy to retract and there's a drip or two in the paint but nothing super obvious. Again, like a two year old used car and let's face it, these were not the best built cars to begin with! One of the reasons they are so super rare today! I've sold a few of these over the past few years and this is the best I've seen or had. Won't last...It shouldn't...A walk around video is available on YouTube by searching 'Orphan Car Garage'.
CLICK LINK BELOW FOR PICTURE GALLERY...
1978 AMC Matador Barcelona Coupe
COMING SOON! This rare, last year iconic AMC. Low miles an 8-track and A/C. Not to mention that super 70's interior!!!! Hang in there. Will be listed eventually. I promise!
1962 Ford Thunderbird
$14,900. PRETTY IN PINK? Well, Ford called it ‘Sahara Rose’ so we’ll go with that. This stunning 1962 Thunderbird is just the first of many cool classics rolling out of the detail shop over the next few weeks.
A local car since new, this iconic ‘bullet bird’ has kept a low key existence until now. Just three owners in 60 years. Gorgeous red bucket seat interior in like new condition. Beautiful dashboard, chrome and space age gauges set it off perfectly. Smooth running 390 V8 mated to a crisp shifting Cruise-O-Matic transmission. A very turn key cruiser.
We have gobs of receipts dating back to the 1980's detailing it's maintenance and upgrades. This includes a full mechanical rebuild 10,000 miles ago. The odometer shows just over 100K miles. This Thunderbird is a very clean, rust free example. Solid and clean undercarriage too! Paint is a very old repaint of the original shade. Shows some wear but very presentable as is. We completed a full paint correction on the car just recently. Ask for more details. Video forthcoming.
These Thunderbirds have been unfairly overlooked for decades. Incredibly underrated. This keeps them very affordable, even today. The perfect candidate for OCG and our business model.
Drive home in this iconic mid century masterpiece for just $14,900.
Click link below for gallery of pics. Message for more details. Like all the others, it won’t last long.
A local car since new, this iconic ‘bullet bird’ has kept a low key existence until now. Just three owners in 60 years. Gorgeous red bucket seat interior in like new condition. Beautiful dashboard, chrome and space age gauges set it off perfectly. Smooth running 390 V8 mated to a crisp shifting Cruise-O-Matic transmission. A very turn key cruiser.
We have gobs of receipts dating back to the 1980's detailing it's maintenance and upgrades. This includes a full mechanical rebuild 10,000 miles ago. The odometer shows just over 100K miles. This Thunderbird is a very clean, rust free example. Solid and clean undercarriage too! Paint is a very old repaint of the original shade. Shows some wear but very presentable as is. We completed a full paint correction on the car just recently. Ask for more details. Video forthcoming.
These Thunderbirds have been unfairly overlooked for decades. Incredibly underrated. This keeps them very affordable, even today. The perfect candidate for OCG and our business model.
Drive home in this iconic mid century masterpiece for just $14,900.
Click link below for gallery of pics. Message for more details. Like all the others, it won’t last long.
1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible.
$25,900. Here we have an iconic car from 1964. When you drove this home from the dealership new, you were informing the world that you had made it. Back when Cadillac was 'The Standard Of The World'.
Wearing the best possible color ever, Torino Turquois over black leather interior and a like new, black power convertible top. This car was treated to a ground up restoration back in the 1980's. The restoration is now 40 plus years old so some wear should be expected. Excellent body, frame and undercarriage. Paint is showing it's age and is thin, especially on the top surfaces but completely serviceable as is. Interior is beautiful as is the convertible top. Trunk compartment and engine bay are tidy too and show no major issues.
Car is fully equipped as you'd expect and all power accessories work. Also equipped with the first year, automatic temp control which DOES INCLUDE AIR CONDITIONING but is know to be problematic. This car is no different. It's finicky at best.
We've gone through this car mechanically and did anything needed to entrust an enjoyable driving experience. Tires and brakes are excellent as well.
Just an amazing and iconic cruiser. Great for local shows and cruise nights. You'll be turning heads everywhere so if you are the shy type, this car probably isn't for you!
Gallery of pics and video coming up this month. Just in time for spring!
Wearing the best possible color ever, Torino Turquois over black leather interior and a like new, black power convertible top. This car was treated to a ground up restoration back in the 1980's. The restoration is now 40 plus years old so some wear should be expected. Excellent body, frame and undercarriage. Paint is showing it's age and is thin, especially on the top surfaces but completely serviceable as is. Interior is beautiful as is the convertible top. Trunk compartment and engine bay are tidy too and show no major issues.
Car is fully equipped as you'd expect and all power accessories work. Also equipped with the first year, automatic temp control which DOES INCLUDE AIR CONDITIONING but is know to be problematic. This car is no different. It's finicky at best.
We've gone through this car mechanically and did anything needed to entrust an enjoyable driving experience. Tires and brakes are excellent as well.
Just an amazing and iconic cruiser. Great for local shows and cruise nights. You'll be turning heads everywhere so if you are the shy type, this car probably isn't for you!
Gallery of pics and video coming up this month. Just in time for spring!
1951 Ford Deluxe Tudor
$17,900. WOW! JUST WOW! We don't come across them this nice very often. Museum quality? Quite possibly. At least darn close!
Owned for many years as a collector show car by a prominent local Ford Dealer, this car has had a pampered life no doubt. ORIGINAL fabric interior, headliner and side panels. All just spectacular. We assume the paint and chrome are refurbished. Black paint so glossy and well done you feel like you could dive into it. It's THAT STUNNING. Chrome bumpers, bezels and trim equally as perfect. A Detailed and very original trunk compartment and a tidy engine bay. All trophy quality.
Mechanically this car is equipped with the Ford flathead six which put out about 95HP (Only about 7 less than the V8!) and is mated to a three speed manual column shifted transmission WITH OVERDRIVE. As you'd expect, the car starts right up. No smoke or rough idle and performs flawlessly. You can barely hear it run! Tires are Diamondback radials with the correct white sidewall.
I just can't say enough out this car. It's a real piece of American history. A new design for 1949 as it's the first all new model car introduced post war. This is the car that made Ford profitable, turning losses into profits. I can see why.
Gallery of photos linked below and a video coming soon.
Owned for many years as a collector show car by a prominent local Ford Dealer, this car has had a pampered life no doubt. ORIGINAL fabric interior, headliner and side panels. All just spectacular. We assume the paint and chrome are refurbished. Black paint so glossy and well done you feel like you could dive into it. It's THAT STUNNING. Chrome bumpers, bezels and trim equally as perfect. A Detailed and very original trunk compartment and a tidy engine bay. All trophy quality.
Mechanically this car is equipped with the Ford flathead six which put out about 95HP (Only about 7 less than the V8!) and is mated to a three speed manual column shifted transmission WITH OVERDRIVE. As you'd expect, the car starts right up. No smoke or rough idle and performs flawlessly. You can barely hear it run! Tires are Diamondback radials with the correct white sidewall.
I just can't say enough out this car. It's a real piece of American history. A new design for 1949 as it's the first all new model car introduced post war. This is the car that made Ford profitable, turning losses into profits. I can see why.
Gallery of photos linked below and a video coming soon.
1972 VW Super Beetle
COMING THIS MONTH AND JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING!
Currently undergoing a full inspection and safety check, this stunning Beetle will be available this month.
A comprehensive and older restoration that has held up very well, as it appears to only been used sparingly since. Original carburation with a fully manual 4 speed transmission. Lots of subtle but tasteful upgrades / modifications that enhance it's appearance without going overboard. We just love the custom wheels! Not to mention that bright Saturn Yellow finish! We can't wait to get this one photographed and pictured. Not to mention drive it!
Currently undergoing a full inspection and safety check, this stunning Beetle will be available this month.
A comprehensive and older restoration that has held up very well, as it appears to only been used sparingly since. Original carburation with a fully manual 4 speed transmission. Lots of subtle but tasteful upgrades / modifications that enhance it's appearance without going overboard. We just love the custom wheels! Not to mention that bright Saturn Yellow finish! We can't wait to get this one photographed and pictured. Not to mention drive it!
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