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1962 Project for sale.... needs engine and gauges

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I'm sure one of our members could get <THIS> back "on the road" so to speak.
Only one famous owner :rolleye:

Note to Tom..... Forget the sedan and consider this.
 
Gold-plated accents! :wink-new:

Maybe someone will want it for a "tiny house."
 
Much too modern for me. I never cared for red velvet seats anyway, and the 50 year old fried peanut-butter and banana sandwiches in the galley might be a bit rank.

I'd prefer ...

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The 1949 Ercoupe!
 
NutmegCT said:
Much too modern for me. I never cared for red velvet seats anyway, and the 50 year old fried peanut-butter and banana sandwiches in the galley might be a bit rank.



The 1949 Ercoupe!
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Some people just have no taste!

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No rose-colored glasses required!
 
Hate to say it, but that aircraft is junk, regardless who owned it! Like some of our old cars, to put it back in an airworthy condition, it would cost much more than it would be worth. Maybe if Elvis was still with us. Good for parts but that's all. Wasn't the best thing Lockheed ever built. I am surprised that Graceland hasn't picked it up though. PJ
 
I call this, The Presidents Sport Car! Yes, we had one, at the tax payers expense, don't think it was publicized very much. Presently in a museum display somewhere. Pretty aircraft, but tiny inside. Used a lot of fuel to transport a half dozen people.
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I wonder if the final accepted bid will be shown when it's all over with.
The owner/seller sure seems to be trying to do a CYA on condition.
"This item is offered as-is, where-is with no IronClad Assurance, and a buyer may not dispute the condition of the item. IronPlanet claims no responsibility for the condition or description of this item. This item does not include any protection offered by IronClad Assurance. A buyer may NOT submit a dispute claim on this item."

IF IronClad is the seller and not just the website.
Corrosion. Spars and wing root. Tail. Somebody would have to spend a lot of money having it opened and inspected.
USUALLY in my observation when you find an airframe parked somewhere with engines and instruments removed, it has failed airframe inspection and is far too costly to bring back.

Imagine trying to transport it from it's current "final resting place" to where it can be worked on....then finding certified parts....rough guess, with no terminal corrosion, 500K, with disassembly and transport...and if any corrosion, over a mil...but that's based on the last twin I saw in similar condition.

Short window to move it:

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Shipping & Pick Up Details
  • Buyer is responsible for all costs related to transporting the item.
  • Item must be picked up within 8 business days of the auction, or the buyer will incur storage charges.
 
I suspect if someone does buy it it won't be with the idea of restoring to flight worthiness, but possibly just cosmetically for a museum piece.
 
I agree Basil, like I said before, I'm a little surprised Graceland didn't pick it up for static display. Saying that, I don't think the keepers of Elvis's possessions are enthused as much as they were 35 years ago. To me, they would be the only ones who would benefit from it. Finding the engine nacelles might be a little costly, but doable. Be interesting to see what becomes of it.
 
NutmegCT said:
Much too modern for me. I never cared for red velvet seats anyway, and the 50 year old fried peanut-butter and banana sandwiches in the galley might be a bit rank.

I'd prefer ...

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The 1949 Ercoupe!
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Love the Ercoupe -- built not too terribly far from where I live in Riverdale, Maryland. One of the guys I work with has an Ercoupe sitting disassembled in his barn. I think it's a '46. It's pretty much your run of the mill Ercoupe, except that it was once owned by William Holden and his brother, using Holden's birth name of Beedle.
 
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