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Old 05-22-2008, 03:15 AM   #1
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Hi, I found this silver cloud in a "barn" (dehumidified) Brakes were inop, After $5000 parts and labor it now stops good. 4400 LB . Has a inline 6 with 2 carbs and will go 0 to 60 in a few minutes. MATCHING numbers. Trade for a vette C1 or C2 . AIR Conditioned
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Old 05-22-2008, 05:03 AM   #2
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Dang...that thing is beautiful. AMAZING FIND

But I got to tell you the first shot doesn't look mch like Florida. More like PA, or New England soil.....
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Old 05-22-2008, 10:29 AM   #3
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Dang...that thing is beautiful. AMAZING FIND

But I got to tell you the first shot doesn't look mch like Florida. More like PA, or New England soil.....
Thanks Roadking. First and 3rd pictures were taken about 25 miles south of the georgia border in Florida, 2nd pic is after a bit of cleanup. Added today is one of the arrival at the brake shop and another after getting back yesterday. Dean
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Old 05-22-2008, 11:04 AM   #4
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Hi, I found this silver cloud in a "barn" (dehumidified) Brakes were inop, After $5000 parts and labor it now stops good. 4400 LB . Has a inline 6 with 2 carbs and will go 0 to 60 in a few minutes. MATCHING numbers. Trade for a vette C1 or C2 . AIR Conditioned
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Old 05-22-2008, 11:53 AM   #5
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Nice chariot!!
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Old 05-22-2008, 12:22 PM   #6
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I like it!
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Old 05-22-2008, 04:18 PM   #7
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...it CRIES for a 454...

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Old 05-22-2008, 06:19 PM   #8
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They do use a GM trans, so that big block swap Cruz suggested could be easier than you think. Not sure the rear or the brakes are ready for that though.

Is that factory air?

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Old 05-23-2008, 01:50 AM   #9
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Wow! I'd actually consider that!
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Old 05-23-2008, 02:48 AM   #10
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I put a winshield in this model back in 1975. After putting it in my boss asked if I could drive it to the owners house. I said sure and took off. I drove it around my neighborhood and downtown Indianapolis before dropping it off. What a blast. Most comfortable ride I ever had. Does this one have the burled mable and Yale locks on the glovebox?
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I put a winshield in this model back in 1975. After putting it in my boss asked if I could drive it to the owners house. I said sure and took off. I drove it around my neighborhood and downtown Indianapolis before dropping it off. What a blast. Most comfortable ride I ever had. Does this one have the burled mable and Yale locks on the glovebox?
Hi High school67. I will attach a pic of the glovebox = "cubby" yale lock. It also has a yale lock on the trunk = "boot". The hood is called a "bonnet" . The Rolls Royce cars do not quit, They "fail to proceed" . The radiator ornament is called the "lady of estacy". "A cheap rolls royce is the most expensive car you will ever buy." These are just a few things I found out after joining the RROC. I am having fun with it . I am feeling some seller's / trader's remorse already but am concerned about the amazing cost of future parts /repairs when needed. It has after market air and radio but everything else is original so I may not drop a 454 in it . No restamping. does have grey poupon for the tables,has a pull out table in front under dash also. Dean
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:04 PM   #12
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very cool barn find
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