1927 Pontiac 6-27 Coupe. 1-Owner 54 Years! Refreshed. See VIDEO

• 1927 Pontiac 6-27 Coupe •
Listed on behalf of the owner.Located near PORTLAND, OREGON.
This second-year Pontiac Coupe was purchased new in 1927 by a librarian in Hemet, California. She drove the car sparingly and amazingly, kept it until 1981 - a total of 54 years! The solid, original car was subsequently purchased by the father of the current owner in 1984. He had plans to restore it, but parked it in his garage/barn where limited work was done over the next 35 years, and it remained until his recent passing. Several months ago, this car was removed from storage and mechanically and cosmetically refreshed to bring it back to driving condition.Today, the odometer shows just 56,700 miles, (an average of just 609 miles a year over 93 years.) While it cannot be verified, based on the car's condition, the mileage is believed to be correct.
The original 186 cubic inch 6 cylinder "split head" engine was examined and found to turn freely and be in excellent condition. The vacuum tank fuel system was rebuilt, along with servicing of the carburetor, distributor and a full tune-up. The starter was fully rebuilt, a new 6 volt battery and cables were installed. It started easily and now runs nicely. I have personally driven this car and it runs, drives and stops well. Runs cool. 3-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly. 2-wheel brakes stop likely as well as they did in 1927. All instruments work with exception of the gas gauge. Headlights and tail light work and shine brightly.PLEASE SEE VIDEO OF ENGINE RUNNING.
The body is straight and solid, with good wood framing and no rot - testament to its life spent in the dry, southern California climate. Panel and door fit are excellent. Doors close easily. Trunk is solid with excellent original wood floor. When recently removed from storage, most of the body still wore original 93-year-old factory "Ardsley Green" paint. Sometime in the past, the fenders and hood were stripped and finished in gray primer. Recently, we have re-painted the fenders with gloss black lacquer, the hood in green enamel, and the bumpers in silver to help preserve the car for the new owner. The radiator shell wears original 1927 chrome plating that is remarkably good. The undercarriage is in original, solid condition throughout.
Receipts with the car show that the interior was completely replaced in the early 1990's. It is upholstered with correct green corduroy seats and door panels (as original), with wool headliner and green carpet. The top was also replaced in correct black short-grain leatherette. The interior and top present nicely today with no rips, tears or odors. The windows in the car appear to be original 1927 plate glass. No cracks or discoloration. All windows roll up and down easily, including the windshield, which cranks up into the header bar for ventilation.
Five new Lucas brand 4.75/5.00"x20" vintage-style tires were just installed with new tubes and flaps on the original demountable rims. The original wood spoke wheels are solid and tight. The car drives down the road with no wobble or shimmy.
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS THAT WERE JUST TAKEN FOR THIS LISTING AND SHOW CURRENT CONDITION.
Overall, this is a largely original, well-preserved, early Pontiac Coupe that with some fine tuning can be driven regularly as it is for fun, or it is a great start to a full restoration. The choice is yours. The car is complete, with nothing missing. These early Pontiacs are uncommon but have a strong following through the Pontiac-Oakland Club. This car includes both an original owners manual and a shop manual reprint, plus receipts and notes documenting its long history.
WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BIDDERS WORLDWIDE AND CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING ANYWHERE.
Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!
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PAYMENT

We gladly sell to buyers WORLDWIDE. Winning bidder please contact us within 24 hours of auction close. A deposit of $2000 is due via PayPal at that time. Vehicle deposits are non-refundable, per PayPal and eBay policy. Balance due in certified U.S. funds via bank wire transfer within 7 days of auction close. We do not accept overseas bank drafts or cashier's checks. Vehicle has a clear title and is being sold by the owner, with our assistance. Please call David at 503-309-7729 between 9am and 9pm Pacific Time with any questions. Thank you.

SHIPPING

Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and not included in the auction price. Vehicle must be picked up within 14 days of payment, unless other arrangements have been made. Note that vehicle will be shipping from the Portland, Oregon area (Northwest coast of the U.S. between Seattle and San Francisco) with easy access to interstate highways (I-5: north-south, and I-84 east). We will gladly assist your carrier with loading.

TERMS OF SALE

Please ask all questions before bidding. Your personal inspection is invited before the close of the auction. Only you know if the vehicle is right for you. All descriptions are based upon information provided by the seller and our own personal inspection of the vehicle. Obviously, with any collector vehicle there are internal areas that cannot be inspected, but the description is based upon the seller's representations and our observation of the vehicle. For that reason, the vehicle in this listing is being sold"as-is"with no warranties of any kind expressed or implied. Mileage listed is that showing on the odometer and unless otherwise noted, cannot be verified due to the age of the vehicle. Mileage of vehicles over 10 years old is considered "exempt" by the State of Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. By participating in this auction, the bidder agrees to these terms.

ABOUT US

Charvet Classic Cars assists sellers (all of whom are my personal friends) to find new appreciative homes for their special vehicles. I personally inspect each vehicle. I take the photographs and videos personally. It allows me to represent the vehicle accurately and answer any questions you may have about it. I have been an eBay seller with 100% positive feedback since 1998, and involved with classic cars for many years. I like these cars as much as you do! If you e-mail or call with questions, you will receive my personal attention and knowledge to help you make an informed decision. State of Oregon Dealer #DA4114. Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

Thank you - David Charvet. CharvetClassicCars.com

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