Comments

24 responses to “Inherited Chief: 1929 Pontiac Big Six”

1. 

   Don

   Mar 17, 2017

   Best one today .

   0

   Reply
2. 

   Mitch

   Mar 17, 2017

   It needs it’s Indian Head radiator cap replaced. I always had trouble identifying 1920’s model cars, but my Dad always said a good giveaway was their unique radiator caps.

   0

   Reply
   1. 

      Howard A

      Mar 17, 2017

      Hi Mitch, here’s why the cap is missing. WOW! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Indian-Head-Hood-Ornament-1928-1929-Pontiac-Radiator-Cap-Authentic-/371830823172

      0

      Reply
      1. 

         Ed P

         Mar 17, 2017

         Holy moly that is expensive!

         0
      2. 

         Wayne

         Mar 18, 2017

         That’s what he’s asking. I’ll bet he gets no bids.

         0
      3. 

         Brad C

         Mar 18, 2017

         I’d take that off every time I parked it. Wayne’s right though… doesn’t mean that’s what it’ll sell for, especially in that condition. If it were perfect NOS though, that’d probably be quite realistic!

         0
3. 

   Howard A

   Mar 17, 2017

   Granted, we know none of the circumstances here, or why someone who inherited a magnificent car like this, would sell it. If it runs as claimed, this is peanuts for a car like this. I see the vultures circling already. I hope it goes to a family that can enjoy a car like this without spending a fortune. I bet it would clean up really nice. I still say interest for these is fading.

   0

   Reply
   1. 

      St. Ramone de V8

      Mar 17, 2017

      I agree, Howard, that interest in old cars like these is indeed fading. Values and selling prices reflect this. The market is literally dying off. I would love to get something like this Pontiac, get it running well enough to enjoy and show, and likely be rescuing it from doom. Why start with a basket case when these older restorations will show up more often? If I had space in my shop, and it was close, I’d be looking at this one. Hood ornament is art. Too bad some jerk swiped it.

      1

      Reply
4. 

   John K

   Mar 17, 2017

   That is one handsome car.

   0

   Reply
5. 

   DRV

   Mar 17, 2017

   After riding around in the identicle sister to this big six 25 years ago , I was totally surprised at the comfort and smooth quiet ride.
   It was all original , inside and out, with even the coating on the natural wood wheel spokes.
   It makes the Model A very primative by comparison.
   The owner sold it to Geauga Lake Park who used it as a prop and let it deteriorate….sad.

   0

   Reply
6. 

   DrinkinGasoline

   Mar 17, 2017

   In 1929, Pontiac/Oakland would succumb to the plight of the U.S. economy….crash…. being that the target market was the
   “upper middle class”. By this time, Henry had well established the “T”, and was well into sales of the “A”, regardless of his reluctance in the “New Model A” which went on to record sales numbers vs. the “over engineered” competition’s offerings. I’d put this Pontiac right back where it belongs as built…I may even toss in a couple of Thompson Machine Guns in the back seat and a Fedora on the front seat, and….a hip flask under the front seat….Speakeasy anyone ??

   0

   Reply
   1. 

      Ed P

      Mar 17, 2017

      Old Henry’s reluctance to change let the over engineering at Chrysler take over the #2 spot in sales by the mid 1930’s

      0

      Reply
      1. 

         DrinkinGasoline

         Mar 17, 2017

         Very correct. It fumed Henry that W.P. Chrysler had the audacity to erect a skyscraper, let alone the prior challenge of competition…I must admit…I own one of Henry’s, one of W.P.’s and one of Harley Earl’s….as well as a “People’s Car” Type 1 Sedan. My insurance company as well as the BMV are very happy with me….annually. :)

         0
   2. 

      Howard A

      Mar 17, 2017

      HI DG, who do think you are, Elliot Ness? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZTjQ7SLvUk

      1

      Reply
      1. 

         DrinkinGasoline

         Mar 18, 2017

         Funny you should mention that Howard…I happen to know quite a bit about Mr. Ness…pictured to the right as Safety Director of Cleveland with Cleveland’s Mayor Burton posing with the new fleet of Red,White and Blue squad cars that Ness purchased.

         0
      2. 

         DrinkinGasoline

         Mar 18, 2017

         

         This still exists in Cleveland today.

         0
      3. 

         DRV

         Mar 19, 2017

         

         I grew up in a house he owned once in Cleveland. The small yacht club he belonged to was across the river locally where Al Capone was a member also!
         Where are you from Driningasoline?

         0
7. 

   macvaugh

   Mar 17, 2017

   Why do you call this a coupe?

   0

   Reply
   1. 

      Dave at OldSchool Restorations

      Mar 17, 2017

      .
      ………………you are right, macvaugh….
      ………. This is NOT a Coupe, it is a Sedan

      0

      Reply
      1. 

         DrinkinGasoline

         Mar 17, 2017

         Correct. This exampe is a Two Door Sedan.

         0
      2. 

         Puhnto

         Mar 17, 2017

         Exactly!

         0
8. 

   Wayne

   Mar 17, 2017

   The ad doesn’t say the car is a runner. It says, it ran well until the previous owner became ill. Goodness knows how long ago that was.

   0

   Reply
9. 

   Bingo

   Mar 17, 2017

   Most appraisals are about double the market price. $5,000 site unseen without the radiator cap. They shouldn’t have disclosed the appraisal value. Live and learn.

   0

   Reply
10. 

    Loco Mikado

    Mar 18, 2017

    Wait until you get the price differential between a certified appraisal and the actual selling price on jewelry. A real heart stopper in comparison to cars. Lets just say if you get 25-35% of appraised value you are doing real good. Talk about a murkey world.

    0

    Reply