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  1. Thatsmytoy

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    #1 Thatsmytoy, Aug 26, 2005
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    I bought a $10 raffle ticket to support the San Diego Auto Museum last year.
    Found out today I won a nicely restored 1931 Model A sedan. Not as much HP as my 1999 550.
    Anybody looking for a Model A????
    Bill in San Diego

    email: [email protected]
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  2. NY550

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    #2 NY550, Aug 26, 2005
    thats a antique for sure
     
  3. donv

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    #3 donv, Aug 27, 2005
    Are you going to drive it around any?

    At my son's urging, I recently entered a raffle for a 1940 Ford convertible. I'm not sure what I would do if I won, but fortunately it's not likely.

     
  4. Sfumato

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    #4 Sfumato, Aug 27, 2005
    That's a Victoria...very nice car, fairly rare, looks great. Don't get lowballed. Drive it too, kinda fun for LJ/Palomar trips?
     
  5. judge4re

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    #5 judge4re, Aug 27, 2005
    Way cool!
     
  6. Thatsmytoy

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    #6 Thatsmytoy, Aug 27, 2005
    Henry Ford didnt make these Model A's for us guys that are 6'6"!!!
    So it wont be driven much!! And I used to complain about head/legroom
    in the pre 1990 Ferrari's.
    Bill
     
  7. 285ferrari

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    #7 285ferrari, Aug 27, 2005
    How much is something like that worth??
     
  8. Thatsmytoy

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    #8 Thatsmytoy, Aug 27, 2005
    The contest sign said $18,000 based on "Old Car Trader" magazine.
    Bill
     
  9. taber

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    #9 taber, Aug 27, 2005
    You spend $10 for the raffle, I'll give you $1000 for it, think of the return you're getting, in cold, hard cash.

    j/k. That's a sweet little ride there, hopefully it finds a good home.
     
  10. 285ferrari

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    #10 285ferrari, Aug 27, 2005
    That's pretty cool--congrats Bill!!!!
     
  11. JaguarXJ6

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    #11 JaguarXJ6, Aug 28, 2005
    This is a rare opportunity. In a world constantly seeking to go faster, there's a certain charm and detachment that comes with taking your sweet time in an automobile like this. I say keep it and make small reversable mods to make it driveable for you. You might even get bit by the classic/antique car bug. I say keep it.

    Sunny
     
  12. TestShoot

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    #12 TestShoot, Aug 28, 2005
    needs spinnaz, neons and vtech...

    congrats man, looks like fun
     
  13. ^@#&

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    #13 ^@#&, Aug 28, 2005
    i'll give you $10 for it. it's always good to break even.
     
  14. coolestkidever

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    #14 coolestkidever, Aug 28, 2005
    thats pretty neat. Have fun with it, good conversatin piece.
     
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    #15 nikkis34, Aug 28, 2005
    You should show it off and drive it until you are bored with it. Then you should donate it back to the museum. After all, they are in need of money.
     
  16. sjmst

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    #16 sjmst, Aug 28, 2005
    Have you driven it? How's it ride?
     
  17. jimpo1

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    #17 jimpo1, Aug 29, 2005
    I think Nikki has the right idea. Or, sell it back to them cheap.
     
  18. Thatsmytoy

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    #18 Thatsmytoy, Aug 30, 2005
    Remember I said i was 6'6"! My legs dont fit under the steering wheel! So I cant drive it. I dont want to modify it...but i'll put it in the garage for a few weeks and see what happens.
    I did have my eyes on a nice Rolls-Royce in the museum, but they wont trade!
    Anyway, my daughter is 15 and getting her permit next week, so i'll probably sell it and buy a used Beetle.
    Bill
     
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    #19 Auraraptor, Aug 30, 2005
    Get her a Mini, its safer.
     
  20. Thatsmytoy

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    #20 Thatsmytoy, Aug 30, 2005
    My 15 yr old daughter is 6'2"...I dont think a mini is a good fit....remember I (6'6")have to drive with her for 6 months....we both fit in a Beetle very well...and its a tall car...easy for other drivers to see...safer for a beginner.
    And she doesnt want to drive a Model A to high school*
     
  21. Bullfighter

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    #21 Bullfighter, Aug 30, 2005
    I'm sure it's a safe first car for a high schooler. Just made sure the airbags have been serviced.
     
  22. Auraraptor

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    #22 Auraraptor, Aug 30, 2005
    I am 6 3 and I fit fine in it (but indiviuals are different torso/leg/neck ratios).
    Just feel its worth a try. :) Best of luck with whatever you choose.
     
  23. Choptop

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    #23 Choptop, Aug 30, 2005
    $18k is more than a little high for a 31 Vicky, unless its a near 100 point car, and has some hsitory.

    make sure you dont get TAXED on $18k for the transfer. Talk to yer accountant.

    Had a similar situation when I won a custom Harley. The IRS agreed with me and my accountant. The raffle organizers will ALWAYS qoute way ABOVE top dollar for thier prize, for THEIR tax purposes.
     

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