Re: 1940 110 convertible possible purchase

Posted by West Peterson On 2012/2/13 21:21:17

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It looks like a nice "driver" restoration. Which is okay, as long as you're not paying for a show car. Below is a list of things I see wrong with it. I am not trying to knock the car, but because you asked "what to look for," these are the things that stand out with just the two photos you posted. If you post some interior shots, I'm going to bet that the list will grow quite a bit.

The grille obviously needs to be re-plated,
the bottoms of the doors do not line up with the body,
the running board mats are not correct,
running board trim is gone,
the running board side molding is not correct,
the glass in the hood ornament appears to be missing the etched lines,
it needs a new wiring harness,
the hood doesn't seem to fit properly
the top, unless it's not latched down, is not installed properly

That said, without knowing what was done to the engine and by whom, I would also recommend that you assume it will need an engine overhaul sometime within the next five years and pay accordingly.