Author Topic: Pinto's @ auction: Ohio (Read 4964 times)

bobscat · « **on:** June 11, 2008, 08:34:36 AM »

Well, my Grandfather found this and saved it for me, (what an awesome guy), so I thought that I would post it for everyone to see. I would love to attend this auction, and would REALLY like to come home with all of these, and numerous other items, (engines and what not), but once again, my location at the time of the auction and of course funding is going to have a major effect on that. Anyone else whom is interested, just leave a post and if I can gather anymore info on this, I will keep it updated.

Sounds like there is going to be some good deals on Pinto stuff there, and please, lets get someone over there to save these cars, as there are a lot of scrappers in this area, and I know for a fact that they will attend. I really hate to see these cars, any of them for that matter, end up being sent to the crusher!!!

bobscat · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2008, 08:40:39 AM »

Ok, well you can't really see anything on the attachment, due to resizing, so here are just a few highlights, the Pinto's first:

'79 Pinto auto
'76 Pinto 4spd
'77 Pinto auto
(all 3 should run, it says)

There are also 9 or 10 Galaxies, various models (conv., 2drs, 4drs, v8, 6cyl), ranging from '62-'64

390 big block

(2) 289 small blocks
(2) Ford v8 Flatheads

and various other misc. classic Ford parts

PLEASE!! Let's not allow this stuff to head to the scrap yard!

(It also states that most of these cars have been in storage for years inside a barn)

Also, this auction is in La Rue, Ohio

Srt · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:16:36 AM »

here's a link to the auctioneers site/page. It should work

http://www.higginsauctions.com/auction_detail.php?ID=384505

77turbopinto · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:20:55 AM »

Pinto II??

Bill

bobscat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:25:39 AM »

Quote from: 77turbopinto on June 11, 2008, 10:20:55 AM

Pinto II??

Bill

I saw that also, and at first I dismissed it as someone not knowing what they were talking about, but than a crazy thought crept into my mind: Perhaps a type II Pinto??

Man, I could only hope......

dholvrsn · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:28:17 AM »

Mustang II mistaken or typo-ed as a Pinto?

bobscat · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:30:57 AM »

Very possible. However, since there are more than one Pinto's listed, and I checked their website and it is the same, I am leaning toward mis-information on the "II" part itself.

bobscat · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2008, 01:19:48 PM »

Well, here is an update, I found pictures of the cars for sale, one is a Bobcat, and they all look to be in VERY good condition!!! Also, from these pictures, it seems as though there are 4 Pintos, but no type II's. I hope someone can save these cars. I also checked out some of the Galxaies, and man, they are pretty nice, too!

bobscat · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2008, 01:20:40 PM »

another at the sale

ETA: I had thought it was in July, but after reading more closely it is in June. I am going to be there. Anyone else?

dholvrsn · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:37:21 PM »

Is "pintoauction2. jpg" a Pinto or a Bobcat?

78squirewagon · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2008, 03:03:52 PM »

Quote from: dholvrsn on June 11, 2008, 02:37:21 PM

Is "pintoauction2. jpg" a Pinto or a Bobcat?

It's a Bobcat. Iooked at the larger pictures from the link. I wish I could make it but I will be recovering from NASCAR weekend at the Milwaukee Mile. Lot of nice stuff there. If anyone is going, I need you to bid on the pedal tractors for me

ADaughen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2008, 04:22:54 PM »

I'll be out of state

I could use a Ford flathead though... Anyone want to bid for me?

dholvrsn · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:45:07 PM »

Has any ornery sort ever shoehorned a flathead into a Pinto?

Besides that Model A aviation engine...

pintoman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:50:09 PM »

Yes,I saw a old hotrod mag that had an article in it where some one put a flat head in one. It looked sweet and with the hood down you could not tell it was in there.

ADaughen · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2008, 08:46:36 AM »

Quote from: dholvrsn on June 13, 2008, 06:45:07 PM

Has any ornery sort ever shoehorned a flathead into a Pinto?

Besides that Model A aviation engine...

Flathead wouldn't be for my '78...

It'd be for a repro-Model A roadster for the wife... She said if I built it she'd drive it. :lol:

Srt · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2008, 03:45:58 AM »

get her to build it so you can drive it :laugh:

BlueGoldPinto · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2008, 10:56:25 PM »

I like the red Pinto---it has the same gold strips mine does. gotta love those strips!

bobscat · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2008, 10:10:14 AM »

IF, and I mean a BIG IF, I can get someone to loan me some funds, (like my father or something, which would mean I would have to turn it around quickly) would anyone that can't make it to the auction be interested in any of these cars if they go cheap enough? I would like to pick up one of them that has a four speed, and swap the auto from my car between the two, but that all depends on whether or not I am going to be able to keep the one I have. That unfortunately is still up in the air.

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2008, 07:58:36 AM »

I'll try to be there, I want to take a look at that Bobcat. My stepson is getting married Saturday so I don't fully know if I can get out of town or not. I'll be doing some checking in the meantime. Thanks for posting the info also.

bobscat · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2008, 08:29:36 AM »

Quote from: FlyerPinto on June 18, 2008, 07:58:36 AM

I'll try to be there, I want to take a look at that Bobcat. My stepson is getting married Saturday so I don't fully know if I can get out of town or not. I'll be doing some checking in the meantime. Thanks for posting the info also.

No problem. I just really hate to see one of the scrap guys get ahold of these and have them end up being made into barn siding or something. :lol:

If you happen to go, keep an eye out for me, I am not too hard to miss........

ADaughen · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2008, 11:12:30 AM »

Bobscat, if you don't get the 4spd for whatever reason, I have one I'm not using...

You'll still want the cable, pedal, etc from a donor car, though.

bobscat · « **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2008, 11:46:56 AM »

Cool, I'll keep that in mind. As of right now, my cash flow is zilch on car stuff, but I was hoping to be able to swap out the trannys and resell the car, or just pull the tranny and part out the rest to recover the cash. But, like I said, I will definitely keep you in mind, because if I end up being able to keep the 4cyl car, I am absolutely dropping in a manual.

mustangnut · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2008, 01:21:54 PM »

I live south rockwood mi near todelo, have to work that weekend would love to pick up a pinto,, I will buy for the right price if any one picks one up,, thanks steve

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #23 on:** June 18, 2008, 04:08:52 PM »

Well, I talked to my wife (Sometimes I just have to make sure...) and she's ok with my going to the auction, which means I'm shopping!!! I'll be there by noon unless something dramatic happens between now and then. I'm easy to miss, I could play in the Average White Band but I'll be looking for you anyway.

bobscat · « **Reply #24 on:** June 19, 2008, 07:17:00 AM »

hahahahaha, cool.

So far, I am planning on being there. What are you most interested in, so I don't accidentally bid you up if we don't catch up before the auction starts?

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #25 on:** June 19, 2008, 08:17:34 PM »

I'm most interested in the 77 Bobcat since I already have one. The glass hatchback Pinto doesn't look bad either. The auctioneer told me today the cars were in good shape, pretty much all of them ran, and they had clear Ohio titles on them. What are you there to look at as well?

bobscat · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:37:01 AM »

Well, as of so far, it doesn't look like I will be able to buy anything. :mad:

But, I am really interested in the red hatch back, since it is the later model. I am still trying to come up with some funding, we will see how that goes.......... . :mad:

I believe that my father is going also, as he may be interested in one of the Rangers, to use as a motorcycle transporter. I had a friend offer me free storage for some cars, so if I can pull together some funding, I can stick them in his barn.

ADaughen · « **Reply #27 on:** June 21, 2008, 12:13:59 AM »

If the flathead looks useable and doesn't go for more than $250, can someone pick it up for me? I'll pay you a service fee.

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #28 on:** June 21, 2008, 06:36:47 AM »

I'd gladly spend the money but I don't know enough about the engine itself to say if it was good, bad or a paperweight.

douglasskemp · « **Reply #29 on:** June 25, 2008, 04:54:09 PM »

So, did anybody go and getum?

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