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September 29th, 2012, 01:53 PM

Johnny HR

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brand new '53 :-)

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September 29th, 2012, 04:10 PM

oldcutlass

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That is one nice car. Welcome.

September 29th, 2012, 04:48 PM

Johnny HR

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Thanks

Thanks for the compliment!
I feel very fortunate that I found her at a price I could afford.
she is every bit as beautiful in person as in the photo.
Reflects a lot of TLC for many years.
Not a restoration by any means, just a very well cared for,
slightly improved original.

September 30th, 2012, 07:42 PM

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A very sharp looking car indeed ! Congratulations. The sun shade, fender skirts, and spinner hubcaps dress the car up just enough too ! From the missing hood emblem, I take it the car has been mildly customized. Keep it waxed and clean, reasonably original , and drive it around so others can see it !

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September 30th, 2012, 07:51 PM

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Nice ride!

September 30th, 2012, 08:00 PM

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Very nice. Love those Oldsmobiles from the 50's. Seems like we don't get many 53's on here. Welcome.

October 1st, 2012, 06:32 AM

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Welcome aboard, loving your car....Lost in the fifties ......Tedd

October 1st, 2012, 06:33 AM

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Beautiful car! Is that an original color?

October 1st, 2012, 09:42 AM

D. Yaros

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Very, very sharp, no doubt!

October 1st, 2012, 03:36 PM

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Welcome, Nice Ride.

October 1st, 2012, 07:22 PM

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Johnny HR

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exactly my intentions! thanks!

October 1st, 2012, 07:24 PM

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Johnny HR

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Thanks Tedd.. yep seems to be an underappreciated breed!

October 1st, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Johnny HR

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I'm not sure about the originality of the color in this model.. she has been painted (obviously) at some point.. maybe someone else can shed some light on that

October 2nd, 2012, 06:46 AM

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I'm not sure about the originality of the color in this model.. she has been painted (obviously) at some point.. maybe someone else can shed some light on that

I can't tell from your pic whether the top is light gray or white, but Olds did offer a couple shades of gray in '53 that might match your scheme. If the color is original it could be Polar White or Mist Gray top over Pearl Gray bottom paint. Your bottom paint looks metallic, though, and I don't think they offered any metallic paints in '53 - not sure on that. In any event, a beautiful car! One question, though ... where's your rocket hood ornament?

October 2nd, 2012, 07:13 AM

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I love it!! One of these days I will build a 53 or 54.

October 4th, 2012, 09:18 AM

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That's a sweet ride...LOVE IT!

October 4th, 2012, 04:19 PM

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Thanks Tedd.. yep seems to be an underappreciated breed!

Not under appreciated at all ! , you will turn heads , everyone from babies to bums and all in between. There just aren't many out there for people to admire.....Tedd

October 4th, 2012, 06:46 PM

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As to the Under appreciated comment... actually I was referring to the price this one drew. I see the prices that '56 Nomads draw.. and '70 Challengers.. etc...but, I aint complainin'!!