You are bidding on a 1929 Ford Phaeton with 47300 actual miles. Based on the serial number, this is a mid April car. The first owner put most of the miles on and it was stored up on blocks during the winter. I bought it from the second owner, a collector that was downsizing.
It had 39000 miles when I purchased it with the full intent of restoring it for MARC national judging. Based on the doors fitting perfectly, I do not believe the body has ever been off the frame. It was painted with the wrong material and striped wrong. It is upholstered and topped correctly but with the wrong materials. It was originally andalusite blue with black belt moldings. I removed the red covering from the kick panels and drivers door and found that it had been glued over the original blue panels.
The motor is original and still has Ford stamped pistons. It does have slight rod knock which I was assured, by and old mechanic, would not hurt anything. Just fix it at restoration.
To my knowledge I have everything needed for the restoration (See noted below):
      Correct windshield wiper, needs restoring.
      Full correct tool kit, except for the correct owners manual. I do have a 1928 for possible trade.
      Original top hold down straps with original buckles. Were still on the car as purchased.
      No shocks. I do have a set of numbered 1928 shocks and arms (with no pitting) for possible trade.
      Original radiator core. It was plugged and has been disassembled and carefully rodded out.
      Original seamed fuel line.
      Set of NOS Schrader valve stems.
      Used Schrader valve stem covers and caps.
      The radiator and wiring have been changed so I could drive the car on some club outings. I have the original original, correct, radiator core. It was plugged and has been      disassembled and carefully rodded out. I also have the original wiring.
       Please contact with any questions regarding parts and condition that are not clear in the description or pictures

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CNN Money has compiled a list of departing vehicles, to which we've added a few more of our own. In the slow sales column, cars like the Lexus HS 250h, Mercedes-Benz R-Class and the full Maybach lineup appear, while the Ford Escape Hybrid, Mazda CX-7 and Hyundai Veracruz are all having their gaps filled with more modern and more fuel-efficient alternatives. Obvious exceptions to the rule include models that still sell in decent numbers like the Jeep Liberty and the Chrysler Town & Country (which will eventually be replaced by a crossover-like vehicle).
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