Up for auction is a very nice 29' Dodge DA which had a frame off restoration in early 2000. The car has been in the family for nearly 50 years. My father-in-law bought the car in 1969 and drove it until 1980. In July of 1970 the 29' Dodge, two 1930 Chevrolets and a Model A Ford were featured on the cover of Hemmings Motor News. The car eventually ended up in his barn which is where I found it and started the restoration project in the late 1990's. After the restoration, my father-in-law drove the car around town regularly. The car has been in many local car shows and always gets a lot of interest and appreciation. I am selling the car because my father-in-law, who really enjoyed driving and showing the 29' again after it was restored, is in his 80's now and is refining his focus. None of us want the 29' to end up in the barn again! The restoration was done right and was expensive. I have many receipts and some Polaroids of the restoration project for serious inquirers. I have no false beliefs that the car will sell for what I have put into it. We are interested in giving the car a good new home.
The car is beautiful and solid. No rust. Very low mileage (1500) since the frame off restoration. The car has never been driven in winter or after salt may have been used on the roads in fall or spring. When the car was purchased by my father-in-law, it had been painted maroon. Originally, the car was blue, which is what we repainted it to . Overall, the car is nearly original. For example, it still has its vacuum gas tank (rebuilt this summer) and not an electric gas pump. The carburetor was also rebuilt this summer. One thing that is not original, is that it has a new 8 volt battery with a charger. The 8-volt battery turns the 6-volt starter better than a 6-volt battery does. The car runs very well. Drivers will need to be familiar with the old school technique of "double clutching" to shift gears. The totally restored interior is beautiful and worthy of a bride's ride to her wedding. It's very classy.
Here is a partial list of the restoration work:
Like with all antique cars there are a few things that would benefit from a little attention:
Included is a spare diamond core radiator, if ever needed. Original diamond core radiators, as opposed to the more common honeycomb radiators, are very difficult to find.
This car shows and runs beautifully. It is ready to be driven and enjoyed. Please contact me with any questions. And please, serious bidders only. There is a $500 deposit required at the end of the auction. Full payment is required within 7 days of auction close.