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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:
1948 Chevy Stylemaster Business Coupe
$23,900
Just 19,987 ORIGINAL MILES! Unrestored and original car with a known history back to day one.
Purchased new by a single, working woman. It's been said that she literally drove this car to the end of her own street every day to take the train to work. Local weekend errands, ect. Upon her passing in the mid 1960's, the car was put up in dry storage. Decades later revived by a collector. He not only got the car up and running and road worthy again but also added some original accessories such as the correct fog lights, AM pushbutton radio (It works!) and fender skirts.
All original paint, interior and major mechanicals. Some original patina in the paint as seen in the pictures. It's current owner did have the original seats re-stuffed with new cushions but retained the original cloth factory covers! He also added a correct accessory oil filter and also removed the valve cover and oil pan to clean the engine internals. It's like new in there now and we have pictures.
Yes, that's the ORIGINAL SELLING DEALER sticker under the right rear taillight! Puritan Chevrolet Company of Maine. The car has never left the state.
A completely drivable and turn key survivor. Again, just 19,987 ORIGINAL MILES! One look at the car and you too will believe it.
If you are looking for an unusual collector car with low miles, pedigree and is unique, then you found it! Bring it to the next AACA event and be the envy of the judges.
Check out the gallery of photos. You'll get the idea. We can get more pics on request for serious buyers and I do have a good walk around video I can share of the car running. You can barely hear it run. It's that smooth!
THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN FALMOUTH MAINE.
Just 19,987 ORIGINAL MILES! Unrestored and original car with a known history back to day one.
Purchased new by a single, working woman. It's been said that she literally drove this car to the end of her own street every day to take the train to work. Local weekend errands, ect. Upon her passing in the mid 1960's, the car was put up in dry storage. Decades later revived by a collector. He not only got the car up and running and road worthy again but also added some original accessories such as the correct fog lights, AM pushbutton radio (It works!) and fender skirts.
All original paint, interior and major mechanicals. Some original patina in the paint as seen in the pictures. It's current owner did have the original seats re-stuffed with new cushions but retained the original cloth factory covers! He also added a correct accessory oil filter and also removed the valve cover and oil pan to clean the engine internals. It's like new in there now and we have pictures.
Yes, that's the ORIGINAL SELLING DEALER sticker under the right rear taillight! Puritan Chevrolet Company of Maine. The car has never left the state.
A completely drivable and turn key survivor. Again, just 19,987 ORIGINAL MILES! One look at the car and you too will believe it.
If you are looking for an unusual collector car with low miles, pedigree and is unique, then you found it! Bring it to the next AACA event and be the envy of the judges.
Check out the gallery of photos. You'll get the idea. We can get more pics on request for serious buyers and I do have a good walk around video I can share of the car running. You can barely hear it run. It's that smooth!
THIS CAR IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN FALMOUTH MAINE.
1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL
$9,900
Super nice, classic Benz. Well cared for over the years with three apparent owners. Most recent owner gave up driving and the family needs to sell.
No accidents. All original body panels and classic white paint. Beautiful dark blue leather interior and cloth soft top. Car also has the removable hardtop (see picture gallery). European headlights and a cool rear spoiler with integrated third brake light is a nice touch (Those weren't standard until 1986.).
An extremely fine running and beautiful driving car. Has lacked some general maintenance over the past few years as the elderly owner drove it less and less so come preventive maintenance is in order not not crucial for immediate enjoyment. Lots of receipts that depict a large investment in it's longevity. This includes a $3300 invoice for an upper engine refresh. New valve seals and rebuilt heads less than 10K miles ago. Yes, the timing chain has also been updated with the double chain update. An important feature. Often asked. It's all been taken care of. Just a nice, turn key driver. Drive it, park it anywhere and not worry. A true classic. Just screams 1980's opulence. Remember Bobby Ewing on Dallas? I'm pretty sure he drove one. Be Bobby Ewing.
We'd like this car to go to an enthusiast. Someone that understands the quirks of an older Benz. These cars aren't for everyone but for those that know and understand this, this is your car. A terrific value!
Check out the gallery of almost 100 photos in the link below. I also have a walk around video I can share. Need transportation to your front door? We can do that too.
Super nice, classic Benz. Well cared for over the years with three apparent owners. Most recent owner gave up driving and the family needs to sell.
No accidents. All original body panels and classic white paint. Beautiful dark blue leather interior and cloth soft top. Car also has the removable hardtop (see picture gallery). European headlights and a cool rear spoiler with integrated third brake light is a nice touch (Those weren't standard until 1986.).
An extremely fine running and beautiful driving car. Has lacked some general maintenance over the past few years as the elderly owner drove it less and less so come preventive maintenance is in order not not crucial for immediate enjoyment. Lots of receipts that depict a large investment in it's longevity. This includes a $3300 invoice for an upper engine refresh. New valve seals and rebuilt heads less than 10K miles ago. Yes, the timing chain has also been updated with the double chain update. An important feature. Often asked. It's all been taken care of. Just a nice, turn key driver. Drive it, park it anywhere and not worry. A true classic. Just screams 1980's opulence. Remember Bobby Ewing on Dallas? I'm pretty sure he drove one. Be Bobby Ewing.
We'd like this car to go to an enthusiast. Someone that understands the quirks of an older Benz. These cars aren't for everyone but for those that know and understand this, this is your car. A terrific value!
Check out the gallery of almost 100 photos in the link below. I also have a walk around video I can share. Need transportation to your front door? We can do that too.
2005 Cadillac XLR Roadster
I've decided to send this one to a national online auction site. Most likely Cars & Bids. If you are interested, reach out beforehand.
1956 Continental Mark II
$29,900
MAGNIFICENT in Presidential Black over a factory correct deep red and medium gray Scottish leather interior. An odd but stunning combination and yes, that's how it was built. We have a copy of the original sales order from Continental.
Don't call it a Lincoln. It's purely a Continental. If you know, you know. If you don't have a little fun and do some research. These were the Rolls Royce of the American automobile. Literally hand crafted NOT on an assembly line but rather rolling stations at a specific location just for these cars to be crafted. The quality control was second to none and unlike we'd ever seen before on this side of the pond. That all came at a premium however as these cars were over $10,000 after taxes when new! That's over $100K in todays dollars. Staggering. Obviously built only for those that could afford one and for that, only just over 3,000 were built in it's short two year run (56-57).
Here we have a nice, very presentable and super clean and solid example. With a paper trail back to 1979 with lots of receipts and previous collector registrations. A lot was invested in this car over the years. I thought the leather upholstery was original but one of the letters I found from an owner around 2013 states that at some point, the seats were re-upholstered with the correct hides and colors. You'd swear it was original with just a touch of wear. The paint is a very good driver quality with some orange peal evident here and there. I suspect a professional wet sanding and dep polish would do wonders but it wasn't a first class job to begin with so you won't be winning any trophies and Pebble Beach. This is just a terrific, reliable, turn key example of the best of the best from the 1950's. The power seat functions all work as designed as do the power vent windows and both front door windows. Both rear quarter windows are inoperative. The factory fuel gauge is inoperative (we do have the original sending unit in a box) but an aftermarket one was added under the dash. As was an oil pressure gauge.
The undercarriage of the car is stupendous. You could eat off the frame, it's that clean. There is some normal 'scale' on some of the suspension components, ect but again, this car isn't a concourse competitor. If you're looking for an affordable one that won't break the bank in restoration costs and you just want to enjoy it, drive it and not have a trailer queen, well, I think you've found it.
We have this car on consignment and is located in south eastern Massachusetts. I'd be happy to arrange an in person inspection. I can also handle the transport of this car to anywhere in the US. This car has hardly been driven over the past year as it's owner fell ill. Some light maintenance will most likely be in order although I will tell you, this car starts on one turn of the key every time and purrs smoothly from the start, no matter how long it's been sitting. I think you'll be impressed.
Check out the full gallery of pictures in the link below and be sure to watch my full YouTube walk around video launching real soon!
MAGNIFICENT in Presidential Black over a factory correct deep red and medium gray Scottish leather interior. An odd but stunning combination and yes, that's how it was built. We have a copy of the original sales order from Continental.
Don't call it a Lincoln. It's purely a Continental. If you know, you know. If you don't have a little fun and do some research. These were the Rolls Royce of the American automobile. Literally hand crafted NOT on an assembly line but rather rolling stations at a specific location just for these cars to be crafted. The quality control was second to none and unlike we'd ever seen before on this side of the pond. That all came at a premium however as these cars were over $10,000 after taxes when new! That's over $100K in todays dollars. Staggering. Obviously built only for those that could afford one and for that, only just over 3,000 were built in it's short two year run (56-57).
Here we have a nice, very presentable and super clean and solid example. With a paper trail back to 1979 with lots of receipts and previous collector registrations. A lot was invested in this car over the years. I thought the leather upholstery was original but one of the letters I found from an owner around 2013 states that at some point, the seats were re-upholstered with the correct hides and colors. You'd swear it was original with just a touch of wear. The paint is a very good driver quality with some orange peal evident here and there. I suspect a professional wet sanding and dep polish would do wonders but it wasn't a first class job to begin with so you won't be winning any trophies and Pebble Beach. This is just a terrific, reliable, turn key example of the best of the best from the 1950's. The power seat functions all work as designed as do the power vent windows and both front door windows. Both rear quarter windows are inoperative. The factory fuel gauge is inoperative (we do have the original sending unit in a box) but an aftermarket one was added under the dash. As was an oil pressure gauge.
The undercarriage of the car is stupendous. You could eat off the frame, it's that clean. There is some normal 'scale' on some of the suspension components, ect but again, this car isn't a concourse competitor. If you're looking for an affordable one that won't break the bank in restoration costs and you just want to enjoy it, drive it and not have a trailer queen, well, I think you've found it.
We have this car on consignment and is located in south eastern Massachusetts. I'd be happy to arrange an in person inspection. I can also handle the transport of this car to anywhere in the US. This car has hardly been driven over the past year as it's owner fell ill. Some light maintenance will most likely be in order although I will tell you, this car starts on one turn of the key every time and purrs smoothly from the start, no matter how long it's been sitting. I think you'll be impressed.
Check out the full gallery of pictures in the link below and be sure to watch my full YouTube walk around video launching real soon!
1953 Chevy Sedan Delivery
$16,900
Super nice, rare body style sedan delivery from 1953. Mildly resto-moded for safe and reliable daily driving. An extraordinary investment over the past four years leaves it's next caretaker in a very good position.
When purchased by it's most recent owner in 2020, this car was still equipped with the original Blue Flame straight six with the three speed manual transmission. This owner removed both and installed a fully rebuilt 283 V8 from a Corvette. behind that, he installed a rebuilt Turbo 350 automatic transmission and fabricated the linkage so that the shifter could be mounted on the column in it's proper place (Most would have just cut a hole in the floor for a cheap, plastic late model floor shifter to be installed.). A four barrel Edelbrock carburator was installed. Also the 6V electrical system was upgraded to a 12V system with alternator. Then a Mustang II front end was installed to provide power rack & pinion steering with front disc brakes! it doesn't stop there. A full stainless steel exhaust system and a rebuilt rear end differential was also installed.
A beautiful and full new interior too. A stunning and retro red and white two tone with vinyl and fabric combination. headliner, sun visors, carpet and all. Even the rear cargo side panels. A proper set of Coker Classic wide white wall radials to top it all off. This car is perfectly turn key and ready for regular use. For show or for work. Great advertising for a business and functional too!
The body has had an older restoration performed at some point and showing it's age. Some nicks and small scratches are evident on most panels but could easily be touched up. Also, there is older rust through popping out but not fully exposed yet. Most noticeable on both door at the lower corners. See the picture gallery for more detailed pictures of those. I've seen far worse but worth mentioning for sure.
Take this rare and desirable ride to the next level as most of the hard work has already been done or drive it and enjoy it as is just as it's recent owner has. This was used to promote his car show DJ business and it served him well. It's just time to move on and let someone else enjoy this piece of Americana.
Check out the link below for many many pictures and be sure to watch my full YouTube walk around on my Orphan Car Garage YouTube channel.
Super nice, rare body style sedan delivery from 1953. Mildly resto-moded for safe and reliable daily driving. An extraordinary investment over the past four years leaves it's next caretaker in a very good position.
When purchased by it's most recent owner in 2020, this car was still equipped with the original Blue Flame straight six with the three speed manual transmission. This owner removed both and installed a fully rebuilt 283 V8 from a Corvette. behind that, he installed a rebuilt Turbo 350 automatic transmission and fabricated the linkage so that the shifter could be mounted on the column in it's proper place (Most would have just cut a hole in the floor for a cheap, plastic late model floor shifter to be installed.). A four barrel Edelbrock carburator was installed. Also the 6V electrical system was upgraded to a 12V system with alternator. Then a Mustang II front end was installed to provide power rack & pinion steering with front disc brakes! it doesn't stop there. A full stainless steel exhaust system and a rebuilt rear end differential was also installed.
A beautiful and full new interior too. A stunning and retro red and white two tone with vinyl and fabric combination. headliner, sun visors, carpet and all. Even the rear cargo side panels. A proper set of Coker Classic wide white wall radials to top it all off. This car is perfectly turn key and ready for regular use. For show or for work. Great advertising for a business and functional too!
The body has had an older restoration performed at some point and showing it's age. Some nicks and small scratches are evident on most panels but could easily be touched up. Also, there is older rust through popping out but not fully exposed yet. Most noticeable on both door at the lower corners. See the picture gallery for more detailed pictures of those. I've seen far worse but worth mentioning for sure.
Take this rare and desirable ride to the next level as most of the hard work has already been done or drive it and enjoy it as is just as it's recent owner has. This was used to promote his car show DJ business and it served him well. It's just time to move on and let someone else enjoy this piece of Americana.
Check out the link below for many many pictures and be sure to watch my full YouTube walk around on my Orphan Car Garage YouTube channel.
1951 Nash Ambassador Sedan
$2,900 (OR BEST OFFER)
Parked by it's original owner in or around 1960 and not touched since. This is a true barn find. The 'Airflyte' Nash was quite cutting edge for it's day. Unibody construction and lots of new, never seen before safety features.
This appears to be an all original and unmolested example. Has an automatic 'Hydramatic' transmission also which I'm assuming was uncommon in 1951. Sporting all kids of original Boston pedigree. From the state inspection sticker on the windshield from 1959 for the Mystic River Bridge crossing (Now the Tobin Bridge). Lots of family memories as mom vividly remembers traveling and sleeping in the car and making use of the factory reclining seats! We have a picture of her and her husband leaving for their honeymoon, getting in this very car! Sadly decades have passed. The car has declined mechanically so restoration would be a mighty task. I was unable to open the hood as the inside release is frozen. It's probably very likely the engine is stuck. A straight six I'm sure.
All the outer body panels are very straight and very clean. No obvious signs of rust anywhere on those. Unfortunately from what I could see on the undercarriage (it was difficult being so low to the ground.) there does appear to be unibody corrosion present. See pictures in the gallery..
The interior is original and in great shape overall. It appears to be a gray and white combination. Dash looks unbelievable. No severe pitting present anywhere. There is tell tale signs of mice infestation however. Smell and a nest found in the glovebox. The trunk is full of extra parts, dad was saving for a possible restoration someday, presumably. The missing lower trim seems to be on the floor of the back seat.
Parts car? Yard art? Ambitious restoration? You decide. We just would like it to be saved in one form or another.
REMOVAL WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER! The car is easily accessible from the street. Just assume all four wheels are locked up. No general transporter will want to tackle this. Ask me how I know. You need to have the ability to come get this yourself. Otherwise, DON'T BUY IT. The car is located in Norwood Massachusetts. Just outside Boston.
Check out the gallery of pics I have in the gallery link below. Lets try to save this great piece of Kenosha history.
Parked by it's original owner in or around 1960 and not touched since. This is a true barn find. The 'Airflyte' Nash was quite cutting edge for it's day. Unibody construction and lots of new, never seen before safety features.
This appears to be an all original and unmolested example. Has an automatic 'Hydramatic' transmission also which I'm assuming was uncommon in 1951. Sporting all kids of original Boston pedigree. From the state inspection sticker on the windshield from 1959 for the Mystic River Bridge crossing (Now the Tobin Bridge). Lots of family memories as mom vividly remembers traveling and sleeping in the car and making use of the factory reclining seats! We have a picture of her and her husband leaving for their honeymoon, getting in this very car! Sadly decades have passed. The car has declined mechanically so restoration would be a mighty task. I was unable to open the hood as the inside release is frozen. It's probably very likely the engine is stuck. A straight six I'm sure.
All the outer body panels are very straight and very clean. No obvious signs of rust anywhere on those. Unfortunately from what I could see on the undercarriage (it was difficult being so low to the ground.) there does appear to be unibody corrosion present. See pictures in the gallery..
The interior is original and in great shape overall. It appears to be a gray and white combination. Dash looks unbelievable. No severe pitting present anywhere. There is tell tale signs of mice infestation however. Smell and a nest found in the glovebox. The trunk is full of extra parts, dad was saving for a possible restoration someday, presumably. The missing lower trim seems to be on the floor of the back seat.
Parts car? Yard art? Ambitious restoration? You decide. We just would like it to be saved in one form or another.
REMOVAL WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER! The car is easily accessible from the street. Just assume all four wheels are locked up. No general transporter will want to tackle this. Ask me how I know. You need to have the ability to come get this yourself. Otherwise, DON'T BUY IT. The car is located in Norwood Massachusetts. Just outside Boston.
Check out the gallery of pics I have in the gallery link below. Lets try to save this great piece of Kenosha history.
1965 Rambler Classic Sedan
PENDING
Here we have another Rambler survivor! This is a third generation Classic with the new for 65 larger sheet metal giving the car a full size feel. AMC called their lineup for 65 the Sensible Spectaculars and this Classic certainly fits the bill. With just 58,444 miles showing on the odometer, it's very convincing that's the actual correct miles when you look over the car.
Finished in Barcelona Taupe with a sweet contrasting Frost White hardtop, this sedan screams 1965. Much of the paint is original! It gets even better when you open the door and see the interior! It's original and it's SPECTACULAR! A beautiful two tone taupe vinyl and fabric combination. Yes, the split front bench seat does recline! WINK WINK.
Under the hood we have the optional 198HP 287V8! Automatic transmission, power steering and a period correct aftermarket A/C system that's all hooked up and blows air through all fan speeds but not cold air. I suspect a recharge might turn that to cold air but we're leaving that to the next guy.
A LOT of maintenance and repairs have been done to this car very recently. Includes and not limited to....
- Rebuilt carburator
- Fuel pump
- Electric wiper motor
- Rebuilt transmission
- Master cylinder (dual)
- Brake wheel cyls
- Silicone brake fluid
- Muffler
- Alternator
- Headlight switch
- Four new tires
- Timing chain set
A very original survivor with just a few scars. Some random signs of paint touch ups and peeling (see pics). Super rust free. A real clean undercarriage too. This one is a winner! Runs and drives great. Ready to enjoy.
Check out the gallery of photos in the link below and tune into my YouTube channel for a full walk around video.
Here we have another Rambler survivor! This is a third generation Classic with the new for 65 larger sheet metal giving the car a full size feel. AMC called their lineup for 65 the Sensible Spectaculars and this Classic certainly fits the bill. With just 58,444 miles showing on the odometer, it's very convincing that's the actual correct miles when you look over the car.
Finished in Barcelona Taupe with a sweet contrasting Frost White hardtop, this sedan screams 1965. Much of the paint is original! It gets even better when you open the door and see the interior! It's original and it's SPECTACULAR! A beautiful two tone taupe vinyl and fabric combination. Yes, the split front bench seat does recline! WINK WINK.
Under the hood we have the optional 198HP 287V8! Automatic transmission, power steering and a period correct aftermarket A/C system that's all hooked up and blows air through all fan speeds but not cold air. I suspect a recharge might turn that to cold air but we're leaving that to the next guy.
A LOT of maintenance and repairs have been done to this car very recently. Includes and not limited to....
- Rebuilt carburator
- Fuel pump
- Electric wiper motor
- Rebuilt transmission
- Master cylinder (dual)
- Brake wheel cyls
- Silicone brake fluid
- Muffler
- Alternator
- Headlight switch
- Four new tires
- Timing chain set
A very original survivor with just a few scars. Some random signs of paint touch ups and peeling (see pics). Super rust free. A real clean undercarriage too. This one is a winner! Runs and drives great. Ready to enjoy.
Check out the gallery of photos in the link below and tune into my YouTube channel for a full walk around video.
2000 BMW Z3 Roadster
$8,900
INSANELY CLEAN roadster from BMW. Not a 4 cylinder like so many of these either. It's got the bullet proof 2.5 straight six so she moves! Smooth and quiet, you'd swear this car was just a couple years old.
Reported to have never seen a snowflake and I believe it. Just 72,690 miles accumulated, this car has been well kept, loved and maintained. A clean, ACCIDENT FREE CarFax report proves it's pedigree. There is hardly a flaw to be found. There is a stress slice on the original plastic rear window but that's about it.
Automatic transmission, cold A/C, heated seats and power windows. The original stereo works but it's finicky.
Car is ready for trouble free spring enjoyment. Check out the link below for a full gallery of photos.
INSANELY CLEAN roadster from BMW. Not a 4 cylinder like so many of these either. It's got the bullet proof 2.5 straight six so she moves! Smooth and quiet, you'd swear this car was just a couple years old.
Reported to have never seen a snowflake and I believe it. Just 72,690 miles accumulated, this car has been well kept, loved and maintained. A clean, ACCIDENT FREE CarFax report proves it's pedigree. There is hardly a flaw to be found. There is a stress slice on the original plastic rear window but that's about it.
Automatic transmission, cold A/C, heated seats and power windows. The original stereo works but it's finicky.
Car is ready for trouble free spring enjoyment. Check out the link below for a full gallery of photos.
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