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27 Apr 2006 19:52 #4769 by acdclubadmin
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DEAN'S LIST
Making the investment grade
Auctioneer helps collectors fill their garages--and portfolios

By Jim Mateja
Tribune auto reporter
Published April 2, 2006

Stocks or bonds not doing well?

Try collectible cars.

So says Dean Kruse, proprietor of Kruse International, the Auburn, Ind., auction house that specializes in antique, vintage and classic cars.

"You put stocks and bonds in the safe, but you can have fun driving a collector car and it still is a very good investment," he said.

"There's a lot of people buying collector cars now, especially 30- to 45-year-olds who made a lot of money in computers and electronics.

And with more buyers than cars, prices are high, Kruse said. That's good news for some and not for others.

To assist collectors in the hunt, Kruse each year comes up with his "Dean's List," cars he expects to rise sharply in value during the year.

Nearly all are convertibles, because, as Kruse says, "When the top goes down, the price goes up."

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1936 Cord Sportsman Roadster supercharged

A rock solid investment in a true classic automobile designed by world-class creator, Gordon Buehrig. Watch these rare sculptures.

EXPECT TO PAY: 175,000-$275,000

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1948 Chrysler Town & Country convertible

Collectors and market analysts are referring to these as the modern Duesenberg. They were the most well-appointed and beautifully designed cars of the day with relatively low production. Someday they may be the first production car from the 1940s postwar- era to slip into the seven figures.

EXPECT TO PAY: $80,000-$180,000

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1936 Chevrolet Rumble Seat Roadster

Vintage Chevrolets are being viewed in a different light. The values for all old Chevys are on a sharp rise. The market will be especially strong for these seldom-seen roadsters.

EXPECT TO PAY: $22,000-$42,000

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1954 MG TF Roadster

For the investor seeking something non-American, I recommend the 1954 MG TF Roadster. The designs are timeless and captured the spirit of open motoring as the GIs brought them home after World War II. The TF was a last-attempt facelift to keep the body style alive with minor revisions. Great examples take a little bit of research to find but are worth the effort.

EXPECT TO PAY: $9,500-$25,000

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1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster supercharged

These cars are among the most beautifully designed in the world and, in my opinion, the selling prices are true bargains.

EXPECT TO PAY: $275,000-$475,000

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1929-1938 Model J Duesenberg

A longtime and proven favorite of mine is the Model J Duesenberg, the 1929 through 1938 open-top cars. Around 400 chassis were produced and the Model J has always been the ultimate American classic.

EXPECT TO PAY: $750,000-$2.5 million

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1959-1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible

To the beginning car collector, these two years look much alike but have wonderful subtle differences in styling. They are long, flowing and graceful and could be optioned with performance engines.

EXPECT TO PAY: $18,000-$35,000

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1964 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible

These cars were offered with a wide range of powertrains in Ford's Total Performance campaign. The designs are bold and undeniably Ford.

EXPECT TO PAY: $9,000-$20,000, depending on options and engine

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1967-1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 convertible

These are the Ford enthusiast's dream. The Shelby cars are on a white hot streak and are much more affordable and, to some, more desirable, than the GT500.

EXPECT TO PAY: $95,000- $175,000

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1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 KR convertible

Like most muscle cars, values are shooting up. The King of the Road Shelby is the top-shelf muscle car. These drop-top icons will go up in value.

EXPECT TO PAY: $125,000-$275,000


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03 Apr 2006 23:34 #4637 by ilikescars
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The Sunday Chicago Tribune had a nice write-up on investment grade cars. The big featured car was 1936 Cord S/C Sportsman on the Transportation section of the Apr. 2nd newspaper. A beautiful little set of wheels.

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