Cadillac Misfits

General Category => For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Carfreak on January 11, 2012, 10:30:20 PM

Title: Just needs gas and you are ready -
Post by: Carfreak on January 11, 2012, 10:30:20 PM
for war   :bang:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1944-AUTOCAR-MILITARY-HALFTRACK-/170760620214?pt=Military_Vehicles&hash=item27c22048b6#v4-36

Anyone got an extra $55k they care to lend me? 
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Post by: Fins on January 11, 2012, 10:37:11 PM
$55K? Really?? That's a lotta jack for that. See me in about 2 years. Maybe I can help you out.   :laugh:
Title: Re: Just needs gas and you are ready -
Post by: Carfreak on January 11, 2012, 10:51:38 PM
It is priced at the top of the market but does have new rear tracks and all the right options. 
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Post by: Fins on January 11, 2012, 11:02:50 PM
I'd like to park that in my driveway.

Ya think that would be a nice way of saying, "Stay Away?"
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Post by: Dr.John on January 11, 2012, 11:10:41 PM
I wish I had the cash...... Boy would that be a blast to cruise in...
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Post by: Fins on January 11, 2012, 11:11:54 PM
Cruise the hood and watch how fast the streets empty out.   :LOL:
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Post by: Russ on January 12, 2012, 03:25:10 AM
Think the local gun range would let you back up to the firing line?
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Post by: Carfreak on January 12, 2012, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: Denrep on January 12, 2012, 04:43:38 AM

I thought they were  built by White.  :scratchhead:


WWII half-track use

In America, 43,000 Half-Tracks were produced by three primary manufacturers, by far the largest being the White Motor Company, the original designer, with a total of 15,414 accepted by War Department. The other manufactures, Auto Car made 12,168 and Diamond T with 12,421. These designs were produced under license in Canada, and widely supplied under the Lend Lease program, with 5,000 supplied to USSR alone.

Quote from: Denrep on January 12, 2012, 04:43:38 AM

Not so long ago, about 15 years, I knew of two of 'em that couldn't find a buyer and ended up being cut. Except for the armament, one of 'em was probably just a few grand away from being as nice as this one.


Didn't realize 15 years ago that I wanted one.  Sorta like the time a local CLC Region member told us about a pair of 57/58 Eldo Broughams in pretty decent condition that were sitting for many years, dry storage in the corner of a business on East 8 Mile.  $1500.   Knew about them for a while, year or two at least.  Just about the time we decided they might be interesting, someone snatched them up the week prior.   :doh:
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Post by: guidematic on January 12, 2012, 05:20:04 AM

And funny White snatched up both Autocar and Diamond T to add to their empire.

That would be fun for a quick trip to the bank, eh?

Mike
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Post by: trvlr480 on January 13, 2012, 12:32:41 PM
My God, CF. What could you possibly want with one of those?  My conclusion is that if it has wheels and and engine you just gotta have it. :doh: :Muttley:
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Post by: Fins on January 13, 2012, 08:59:20 PM
One more indoctrinated.  :yes:  For some, it takes a while.   :Muttley:
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Post by: Carfreak on January 13, 2012, 10:54:08 PM
Quote from: trvlr480 on January 13, 2012, 12:32:41 PM

My God, CF. What could you possibly want with one of those?  My conclusion is that if it has wheels and and engine you just gotta have it. :doh: :Muttley:


What's not to like?  patriot:

It has tracks and guns, even if only for effect.  Its just so cool and in all reality (right now) just a pipe dream.

And FWIW, there are many vehicles with wheels and an engine that I have no interest in owning. 
Title: Re: Just needs gas and you are ready -
Post by: Fins on January 15, 2012, 11:51:16 AM
A Ford truck, being one of them.   :LOL:
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Post by: Dr.John on January 15, 2012, 06:06:16 PM
Quote from: Fins on January 15, 2012, 11:51:16 AM
A Ford truck, being one of them.   :LOL:


+1
:LOL:

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Post by: Dr.John on January 15, 2012, 06:14:52 PM
I have to say what's not to like?? I love it myself I would however want working authentic guns and ammo.. Fully loaded!!!! Just want y'all to feel safe when yer here...
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Post by: Carfreak on January 16, 2012, 11:44:51 PM
Dis for you JP:      http://youtu.be/efGoFtVJs-M

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Post by: guidematic on January 17, 2012, 03:30:42 AM

I bet filming that was a lot of fun.

Mike
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Post by: Dr.John on January 17, 2012, 01:06:17 PM
That was cool!!!    :yes: thanks!!