1940 CROSLEY CONVERTIBLE SEDAN, RARE PRE-WAR CAR, BEAUTIFUL OLDER RESTORATION

1940 Other Makes Description

YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC. IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS EXTREMELY RARE PRE-WARE 1940 CROSLEY CONVERTIBLE SEDAN FOR SALE. THERE WERE LESS THAN400 CARS PRODUCED. THIS CAR WAS FULLY RESTORED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. IT HAS A VERY NICE RUST-FREE BODY WITH CORRECT POWERTRAIN. THE PAINT IS VERY NICE WITH SOME MINIMAL FLAWS. THE INTERIOR, TOP, AND SIDE CURTAINS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ENGINE STARTS, IDLES, AND DRIVES GOOD. WE HAVE SOME SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WITH THE CAR. HERE IS A LITTLE HISTORY:

POWEL CROSLEY, JR. STARTED PRODUCING AUTOMOBILES IN 1939. CROSLEY HAD PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT US RADIOS AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE 20'S AND THE 30'S. THEY WERE MINI COMPACTVEHICLES IN (8) DIFFERENT BODY STYLESON A 80" WHEELBASE AND PRICEDBETWEEN $250.00 AND$410.00.THE POWER TRAIN WAS CONSISTED OF A 38.9 CU. IN. WAUKESHA AIR COOLED L-HEAD 2 CYLINDER ENGINE THAT PRODUCED 13.5 HP WITH ONE BARREL TILLOTSON CARBURETOR AND HAD A WARNER 3 SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSION. PLEASE SEE THE DETAILED CONSTRUCTION BROUCHURE AT THE END OF OUR LISTING.

PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW AND VIEW THE 83 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES PRIOR TO BIDDING. THESE IMAGES HAVE LARGE FILES SO PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR THEM TO DOWNLOAD. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 404-391-1149 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net. PLEASE REVIEW OUR (750) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE. WE HAVE CONDUCTED PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY SINCE 2001. HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION:

EXTERIOR:

THE BODY PANELS ARE STRAIGHT AND FREE OF BODY FILLER. THE PAINT IS ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD WITH GLOSSY FINISH WITH SOME MINIMAL FLAWS. THIS CAR HAS A VERY GOOD DRIVER QUALITY PAINT AND NOT A SHOW PAINT. THE UNDER-CARRIAGE, INNER FENDERS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FLOOR PANS, ETC. ARE RUST-FREE (SEE PHOTOS). THE CHROME BUMPERS, THE CORRECT HUBCAPS, AND MISC. TRIM ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL TIRES ARE LIKE NEW. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND SIDE CURTAINS ARE LIKE NEW AND FIT WELL. WE DO NOT HAVE A BOOT COVER FOR THE CAR WHEN THE TOP IS FOLDED DOWN.

INTERIOR:

THE SEAT COVERS AND RUBBER FLOOR MATS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE STEERING WHEEL AND AND DASH LOOK GREAT.

MECHANICAL:

THE ENGINE STARTS BY TURNING THE FUEL VALVE (GRAVITY FEED) ON, PULL THE CHOKE OUT, AND PUSH THE STARTER BUTTON ON THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE SOUNDS GOOD ANDHAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WELL (2ND, AND 3RD SYNCRONIZED) AND THE CLUTCH IS STRONG. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS SOLID AND SOUNDS GOOD. THESE CARS ARE SUPPOSED TO GET ABOUT 50 MILES PER GALLON WITH A TOP SPEED OF 40 MPH. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS CAR IS NOT MADE FOR TODAY'S HIGH SPEED ROADS AND ISJUST A NOVELTY.

ELECTRICAL:

THESE CARS ORIGINALLY CAME ONLY WITH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE TAILLIGHT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD INSTALLED THE FRONT AND REAR PARKING LAMPS AND TURN SIGNALS FOR SAFETY. THE LIGHTS ARE MOUNTED ON THE BUMPER BRACKETS AND CAN EASILY BE REMOVED IF DESIRED. THE FRONT PARKING LIGHTS DO NOT WORK FOR SOME REASON. THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND AMMETER WORKS. THESE CARS ORIGINALLY CAME WITH MANUALLY OPERATED WINDSHIELD WIPER. HOWEVER, THE PREVIOUS OWNER INSTALLED AN ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR THAT WORKS.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN WITH CORRECT TAGS FOR BODY NUMBER AND ENGINE NUMBER.

WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 76 YEAR OLD CLASSIC CAR AND PROVIDED 83 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. PLEASE REVIEW THEM BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MONEY IN HAND AND FULL INTENTION TO FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION AFTER YOU WIN THE CAR. LIKE ANY OLD CAR, THERE MAY BE SOME UNKOWN DEFICIENCIES THAT MAY OCCURE IN THE FUTURE AND WERE NOT DETECTED AT THE TIME OF OUR LISTING. THERFORE, BE VERY UNDERSTANDING ABOUT IT.

THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A CLEAR NORTH CAROLINA TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE. THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE TITLE IS THE ENGINE NUMBER AND NOT THE BODY NUMBER. THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER MAY OR MAY NOT WORK. THEREFORE, THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH MILES "EXEMPT".

THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES.

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS.

SHIPPING IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE PURCHASER. HOWEVER, WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPIN AS LONG AS WE ARE NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE TRANSPORT COMPANY. WE HAVE SHIPPED HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES TO ALL OVER USA, THE EUROPEAN PORTS, AUSTRAILA, ETC.

WE WILL BE GLAD TO STORE THIS VEHICLE IN OUR INDOOR FACILITY FOR UP TO 60 DAYS AT NO CHARGE.