Since moving to TX, a plethora of procar leads opened up south of the border. As much as I'm into it, tracking, ferreting, doing legwork...I've adopted a wait-and-see approach the last couple months for Mexican coaches. Often it seems when a lead is followed, they aren't as described, years are way off, or the money involved doesn't warrant shipping. Guess the same holds true in the US really but language barrier makes Mexican coaches more frustrating.
About a month ago I caught wind of a few in the same area not far from Texas - which is a significant bonus. Pretty sweet for a change not to worry about logistics, drug cartel activity, etc. Still, one person mentioning them without any proof and they went to the back burner with 30+ other Mexican coaches I've heard about. No big deal.
Until this past Monday.
A completely independent source confirmed that these indeed exist and are for sale. Exciting! (Until prices are provided and these may/may not go in a different section here, enjoy the back story.) At this point, I learn the first two are:
'55 Cadillac combination
'58 Superior Cadillac
Both of these are good original driving condition. Not bad. Either one would be worth going after alone. The third and one that intrigues the most?
'41 Cadillac hearse in great original condition. One of the two sources went so far as stating that it can still be used for services! Whoa. That's a heavily weighted statement right there. The '41 asking price is considerably more than the other two but not high per se, nor high for the American market. It does help validate the alleged condition.
Oh - did I mention one of the sources used the word 'panels' describing this '41..? That's right. Like a service quality coach in that year range isn't enough. This may actually turn out being carved as well. Who knows?
Forward to today. A couple teaser pics were emailed.
'55 Miller Combination:
'58 Superior:
Again, these are original and unrestored! Color me surprised...and that takes a lot. The '41 I've learned is an S&S. The way things are progressing I should have full picture sets of each by this time next week.
Good day in my book.
About a month ago I caught wind of a few in the same area not far from Texas - which is a significant bonus. Pretty sweet for a change not to worry about logistics, drug cartel activity, etc. Still, one person mentioning them without any proof and they went to the back burner with 30+ other Mexican coaches I've heard about. No big deal.
Until this past Monday.
A completely independent source confirmed that these indeed exist and are for sale. Exciting! (Until prices are provided and these may/may not go in a different section here, enjoy the back story.) At this point, I learn the first two are:
'55 Cadillac combination
'58 Superior Cadillac
Both of these are good original driving condition. Not bad. Either one would be worth going after alone. The third and one that intrigues the most?
'41 Cadillac hearse in great original condition. One of the two sources went so far as stating that it can still be used for services! Whoa. That's a heavily weighted statement right there. The '41 asking price is considerably more than the other two but not high per se, nor high for the American market. It does help validate the alleged condition.
Oh - did I mention one of the sources used the word 'panels' describing this '41..? That's right. Like a service quality coach in that year range isn't enough. This may actually turn out being carved as well. Who knows?
Forward to today. A couple teaser pics were emailed.
'55 Miller Combination:
'58 Superior:
Again, these are original and unrestored! Color me surprised...and that takes a lot. The '41 I've learned is an S&S. The way things are progressing I should have full picture sets of each by this time next week.
Good day in my book.