Thank you Don.
You are a true gentleman!

I got serious with the '49 in Houston, but the seller wasn't comfortable selling it. The car has some kinda electrical issue and the seller was very honest about it. But he was afraid it could be very expensive to chase down and repair.
So, I went on to other makes that are of interest to me and in the same price range. I have committed to a low original mileage 1951 Plymouth Cambridge. It's sort of nostalgic to me as my first collector car, back in 1986, was a 1951 Plymouth.

Steve

You are correct!

Thank you for the good wishes.
I am still hot on the trail. I will let the good folks here know what ultimately happens.

Thanks again

Replied.

Well, I did go look at the car.
It is a 2362-5. So it is a Standard Eight, not the Custom as advertised. It did have the 288 motor.
I could not get any other numbers due to the poor lighting.
Paint was a poorly done repaint. The headlight switch was not operating. The oil was old and very black. Coolant was weeping from upper hose connection. The oil pan had a minor but noticeable leak. The frame was fine. The floor pan had 2 repairs made. Drivers front and Passenger front. Very poorly done. Sheet metal screws protruding well beyond the metal on both sides. And Loctite visible on both sides where original metal was too poor to use screws. Gas cap missing and a cut off soda can was used in its place.
I did not purchase the car. It was not the right car for me.
I know for many it would be a minor project and they would be happy to buy it but I was looking for something in nicer condition and not even that minor of a project would work for me.
I have put a call into the gent from Houston. Waiting for him to get back to me. And I have reached out to a few other makes for sale.

Don--you are a keen observer.
Thanks.

After pricing enclosed transport from Houston to NH, I'd say that car is not in my price range.

Looking forward to my road trip tomorrow to Goldenrod Garage.

The one from Houston is a beauty! Very Nice!

Being in north eastern NH.....Houston, TX does make it difficult. Not impossible but tough.

Well if the local one does not pan out tomorrow, i would talk to the gent if it's still available. To get that one from Houston to my door for $10,000. might not be realistic.

But thanks for looking out...ya never know.

Thank you Ernie. Much appreciated!

I have confirmed with Goldenrod garage that I will be there Thursday, late morning.

Steve...I understand what you are saying, however I am maxed out at $10k.
I buy something for that price or not at all.

Divorce and relocation 14 years ago destroyed my financial well being. That is why after having lots of gorgeous collector cars in my past, I was 14 years without one.