Most two-fers offer two like cars, as it’s often a collector of a particular make or model. Today’s, however, includes a 1930 Studebaker and a 1961 Ford Falcon. I’m not sure these have anything in common,except, perhaps inline six cylinder engines (?).
Given the two cars, it seems unlikely that just the right enthusiast buyer exists; but, in this day of bubble-fueled car flipping and barn find mania, perhaps the right buyer (likely aspiring to be Wayne Carini) could come along to buy both and sell one or both.
The Stude is a project, supposedly with all parts. It may not have run since the 40s, so assume it will need everything mechanically, as well as cosmetically. There’s no mention of whether the engine is seized, but we can assume it is.
The Falcon is a claimed daily driver. This is a six cylinder car, which means it could be a fun cruiser or a swap candidate. I imagine a buyer driving for a while, keeping the rat rod look and swapping in a 260 or 289. Of course, you could always go wild and go bigger.
Are you the right buyer for this odd couple? If so, the price may not be bad, depending on the parts value of a 1930 Studebaker.
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Central Valley, CA
$5,000 for both
Here’s the Studebaker’s profile. It looks pretty complete from this angle, but beware.
Front end looks good, too.
Rear is all there, but where did the hood go?
And the roof? At least an engine is present!
Interior needs everything, including floor pans.
Here’s the Falcon, which has a cool, rat rod look.
Profile is classic, early Falcon, but it’s sitting low.
No massive dual exhaust here.
Interior is in pretty good shape, although we must presume that the leopard print covers are hiding poor upholstery.
Inline six power with a tiny carb!
The spare wheel may be the cleanest thing on the car.
Ad text:
I have for sale a unique 1930 Studebaker ($2500) and 1961 Ford Falcon ($3500).
The Studebaker has been carefully disassembled and currently has the cab/motor/tranny on rolling chassis (w/new tires). All body / interior parts that have been removed have been stored inside and will come with the car. This is an old barn find from South Dakota that has 1947 plates. CA clean title and non-op.
Falcon runs great (daily driver) and has the following “new” items; tires, front glass, radiator, fuel cell, fuel pump, front/back window rubber, door rubber, window felt, battery, custom interior, brakes / wheel cylinders / master cylinder, custom F100 grill, shocks, etc. The trunk is filled with many “extra” Falcon parts (old and new) that I have collected – these will come with the car. Clean title and currently registered with Y.O.M. 1961 yellow/black CA plates.
I am willing take a loss and sell both cars for $5,000 (too many projects). Please call show contact info for more information. Cars are located in the Central Valley (Visalia)!