I had EVERY intent on just working on my '70 this weekend...
Then saw an ad on FB marketplace, got a quick reply from the fella, loaded up my trailer and left at 6pm Friday night for Manchester, TN from Jacksonville Florida.

Called my buddy to tell him the news and he who reminded me that he was at the Olds Nationals. I said, "OK...where's that happening?"
He said Murfreesboro...but I rented a cabin in....(drum roll please....) Manchester, TN!
So I drove up, slept on his cabin's futon. In the morning I had 5 miles to drive to find this car I took home.

Once loaded up I drove to the Nationals...it was already winding down by Saturday at 2...kinda disappointing.
But I did get to meet Jasen and see his killer 442 Club Coupe. Took loads of pics.
It truly is one of THE nicest cars I have EVER seen. And he's a super cool guy to boot.

1165 miles round trip. Totally worth it!
-peter

 

What I know so far...
-H trim
-deluxe retractible belts
-Emergency brake light
-3.23 Anti spin diff

Can anybody spot anything else???
This is my 3rd '65 and FIRST 442!
Fill me in on convertibles! Never had one of them either!

Despite ​​​​​​​having no engine or trans, the car is VERY original and the body is in great shape. No visible rust anywhere on the body and all the lower seems look amazing.
Even the battery tray and inner fenders are mint.
It will need a front floor section...about 8-9 quarter size holes...but for a convertible...it's not bad at all.
Will also need new trunk pan...but the drop offs are excellent.

 

Looks like you found a mate for your cutlass! Another one saved from the grave. Good find.

 

Thanks TJ!
The cool part is that the white cutlass was ALSO from the Rustin dealership!
It will be a nice addition to the clan...
Red Convertible
White Hardtop
Blue Post coupe
What the hell color should my not-found-as-of-yet Vista be?

-peter

 

Pete, you are one lucky s.o.b.!!! Great haul!

As far as the nationals shutting down at 2, well, you know, the early bird specials start at 4:30....

 

Nice score Peter! Now to find that vista!

 

we almost have twins in cars lol
Post coupe, Holliday, club and a 64 vert. Maybe I will try and line them up this weekend and get a family picture.

but I want a flat top wagon instead of a vista.

 

Why would you not want a Vista roof wagon? Just curious. Rust issues or?

 

i really like the flat top wagons they are different but yes rust issue are the main reason

 

He's not wrong. Regular readers may recall my "rust free" 64 Vista purchase from the Reno, NV area...

Not a speck on the car, until I pulled the trim around the roof windows.

 

Yikes thats rough Joe.

Oldstata, line ‘em up! I’d love to see them!
-peter