How many cars like this will realistically be saved?

Posted by patgreen On 2012/7/12 20:54:47

Here is an ad from the Chicago Craigslist featuring a car that seems to represent passable value if someone wants to restore it.

My question is this: How many cars like this have any realistic chance of being saved?


1936 Packard 120 Touring Sedan - Straight 8 - $3500 (QC)
Date: 2012-07-12, 12:13PM CDT
Reply to: wnph2-3134899318@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Selling a 1936 Packard 120 Touring Sedan, Straight 8, 4 Door. Odometer reads 71,499. Clear title in hand. Asking $3500. This is a recent barn find. This packard has been sitting in storage for many many years. Motor turns over, have not tried to start. Packard has manual shift and does shift into gear, clutch works. This packard has been painted once that I know of. As you can see in one picture, the passenger side rear fender bottom is rusted out. This car needs full restoration inside and out after sitting for so many years. It does have all the original instruments in the dash, including am radio, nothing has been messed with or taken out. It is sitting in one of my garages now. If you have questions or want to see it, please call my cell (309) 948-3442.http://images.craigslist.org/5L65G95Hd3I83L33J8c7c086569bde658167b.jpg