continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
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continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
Hi all,
I saw this for sale and I wonder if this is a real continetal? I suppose so because the road scholars continental is a December 54 528xx. this is 12 chassis numbers removed and the pictures show the holes in the inside fender where the continental scripts were mounted.
I try to make a list with all the continentals, if I had to know when the first and last were delivered, this would be a bit easier. What I now know is that the scholars car is the oldest I know and the youngest # 54222
I have a continental # 53768 and continental is not listed on the kardex. I assume that 99% of all Hoffman cars supplied during end 54 trough oktober 55 are continentals even though it is not listed on the kardex.
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I saw this for sale and I wonder if this is a real continetal? I suppose so because the road scholars continental is a December 54 528xx. this is 12 chassis numbers removed and the pictures show the holes in the inside fender where the continental scripts were mounted.
I try to make a list with all the continentals, if I had to know when the first and last were delivered, this would be a bit easier. What I now know is that the scholars car is the oldest I know and the youngest # 54222
I have a continental # 53768 and continental is not listed on the kardex. I assume that 99% of all Hoffman cars supplied during end 54 trough oktober 55 are continentals even though it is not listed on the kardex.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955- ... tification
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Re: continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
I have 54137 81st car sold by AFN RHD.
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Re: continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
hello Steven, thanks!
I heard / read somewhere that a continental was delivered in the UK and suppose this is yours?
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Re: continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
Jenks had a Continental delivered in Europe (he was the Continental correspondent) which had a UK plate UYY 34, I'll check my books as I remember it may have been a LHD car.
The book "Jenks A passion for motorsport" has pictures that show UYY34 with the steering wheel on the left.
The book "Jenks A passion for motorsport" has pictures that show UYY34 with the steering wheel on the left.
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Love the detailed photos. Can not miss color combo !! Already to $50k.
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Mine was a European delivery,never found any evidence of continental scripts on car.I've had the car since 1978.Steven
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Add 52979 to your list. Continental not on Cardex, but I have known car since 1956 and always with Continental badges. Bought it from original owner - never restored. Came originally with blunt nose hood handle.
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Re: continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
You can add 53449 to your database. I have owned the car since 1972; it is numbers matching and it's always had the Continental badges (and a blunt-nose hood handle).ThibautBoey wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:24 pmI have a continental # 53768 and continental is not listed on the kardex. I assume that 99% of all Hoffman cars supplied during end 54 trough oktober 55 are continentals even though it is not listed on the kardex.
The Kardex on 53449 does not list the Continental designation, but I cannot recall ever seeing a Kardex that did list Continental. However, the COA from Porsche N. America does list the car as a Continental - delivered to Hoffman 05/10/1955. Supposedly only 1500 and 1500S cars were designated as Continentals but Hoffman only imported 1500s and 1500 Supers, so you're most likely correct that 99% - maybe 100% of Hoffman cars were Continentals during this period.
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Hi Spencer,
53449 has been added to the list. Thank you for that! Had you seen standing between the registry owner cars.
See here a kardex with the continental listed. This car is for sale here in Europe in a very bad condition on a VW chassis
53449 has been added to the list. Thank you for that! Had you seen standing between the registry owner cars.
See here a kardex with the continental listed. This car is for sale here in Europe in a very bad condition on a VW chassis
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Hi Jim,jim wayman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:32 pm Add 52979 to your list. Continental not on Cardex, but I have known car since 1956 and always with Continental badges. Bought it from original owner - never restored. Came originally with blunt nose hood handle.
was added to the list. Thank you for that! 46 continentals on the counter so far.
is it a project/driver ore a survivor and wat is the color combination?
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50,000 mile original awaiting restoration. Original (current) color is Turkish Red with yellow earth upholstery.
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Re: continental for sale on the BAT and continental list
I have eight Kardexes for '55 coupes & cabs in my file and found this one with the Continental designation also. The other seven don't say one way or the other.ThibautBoey wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:54 pm Hi Spencer,
53449 has been added to the list. Thank you for that! Had you seen standing between the registry owner cars.
See here a kardex with the continental listed. This car is for sale here in Europe in a very bad condition on a VW chassis
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This car is very cool.
How much will it go for ? Where is that crystal ball ?
How much will it go for ? Where is that crystal ball ?
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I once owned 60900 which was a Continental, though the Cardex made no mention. I confirmed it with the late Olaf Lang.
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60900 Continental Cabrioletjim wayman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:11 pm I once owned 60900 which was a Continental, though the Cardex made no mention. I confirmed it with the late Olaf Lang.
One of the non-continental Kardex examples I have in my files.
Post a photo if you have one Jim. Standard interior for 5402 Turkish Red cabriolets was 2180 Beige Rose, so black interior must have been a special order car.
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