1959 Dodge Sierra - West Virginia

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5557348899.html

1959 Dodge Sierra Wagon - Barn Find

1959 dodge sierra wagon

fuel: gas
title status: missing
transmission: automatic

1959 Dodge Sierra Wagon - Barn Find

Barn Find
VIN M372107448
No Title - Registration Only
Very RARE 6 or 9 Passenger Wagon
One Owner - Bought new and last on the road in 1973
361 V8 with 305 HP
79,744 - Original Miles but undocumented
Push Button Automatic Transmission
The Two Tone Exterior Paint is about 20 years old.
All trim is in decent shape and the rest of the trim is all intact and appears original.
The glass is in good shape but on the passenger rear panel, there is rust. . ..but otherwise all clear.
The dash Instrument bezels and trim are all original
The headliner is looking alright and could be replaced for a improved look.
The Seat upholstery is all in good shape with a nice two tone contrast but needs cleaned or replaced based on preference.

ACCEPTING OFFERS!!

 

Wow...that thing is a real catch! It even has those old Liberty Bell PA tags on it. They phased them out starting in '77

 

West Virginia?

 

Thanks for that, I've seen the same kind of tag on Grandpa's 1941 Dodge which hasn't been on the road since the same year this Wagon was.

That's where the map in the ad shows it at even though the tags are for Pennsylvania.

 

Yep, the Liberty Bell plates. My dad bought a 75 Torino Squire in '77 and he had one of the low number "new" yellow PA plates that replaced the Bell's. He had that yellow tag for like 30 years until PA sent him a replacement.

I think West Virginia is next to Virginia on the map...I think it's to the left if you're looking at it directly....or is it the right? WV borders PA for a spell there in SW PA. Actually Wheeling is pretty close to Pittsburgh - what maybe 60 or so miles as the crow flies?

 

Akron, Ohio is the capitol of West Virginia.

 

Maybe it's in Pennsyltucky?

 

I'm not sure how common saying "Pennsyltucky" is but I've heard my Dad say it many times. Hah.

Also, I find it interesting just to think this is about what a junky teenage car would have looked like in the early 1970s. This fits the bill, considering the tailgate rust.

 

I am honestly surprised this is still listed for sale. I thought it'd be gone by now.....

 

No Price listed and "accepting offers" usually makes me pass on any car ad. Makes me believe the seller is unrealistic on the price.

 

That 60 Merc got me to thinking. This one is still for sale up in Pennsyltucky. He must want a ton of cash for it. If I had a ton of cash, I might think about it.

 

20 year old paint but has not been on the road since 73. Someone help me understand?

 

Painted in hopes of restoring it that never got to fruition then or a typo?

 

Yep, I know the feeling. I started working my first 67 Merc in '92 when I was a young man. Got some stuff done but never finished it. Sold it in '94 to a friend when life got in the way......

Thankfully the car still exists, not in good shape. But when I seen it last week, it sure brought back some good memories....