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This car is being consigned to the upcoming Barrett Jackson Auto Auction being held in Las Vegas September 20-22.

        Im proud to present an extremely rare 1929 Oakland Business coupe.  Yes, an Oakland!  This is a classic car that you just dont see very often.  The day I laid eyes on this car I had to have it.  It has a lot of rare paperwork that comes with it.  The body lines are absolutely stunning and the color combination of cream and black is beautiful.  The exterior, interior, engine compartment and undercarriage is in really nice condition as the photos indicate. 

        This old girl starts every time and runs excellent.  This is the oldest car Ive ever owned and really appreciate the craftsmanship considering its 83 years old!  My detail specialist Jim Peckham is only 28 years old and he has become attached to this car.  We call it his baby!  LOL.  Im not sure Ill ever find another Oakland like this again.  The history of Oakland is very interesting.  Listed below is some information I got from the gentleman I purchased the car from that is worth reading.  If youre looking for a prewar classic car youve found your match!  Read on,

Oakland began as Pontiac Buggy Works in the late 1800s and soon moved from horse drawn buggies to automobiles, as did a lot of early US car makers.  General Motors bought the company and Oakland would survive from 1907 to 1931.  Oakland outsold most of the GM brands in the early years and even introduced a V8 in 1916.  Oakland was more expensive then Chevrolet and Buick. 

In 1926, the GM Oakland introduced a companion model called the Oakland.  Pontiac and GM eliminated Oakland in 1931 and the line became Pontiac.  It was said, The 1929 Oakland big flathead 6cyl was the best running engine of all the Oaklands and was the most reliable. 

        This particular car has what appears to be the original repair manual signed by the original dealer and owner on March 30, 1929.  Along with the manual there are numerous GM letters sent to the dealership regarding the warranties, etc.  Some history lost for a few years until what appears to be the second owner purchasing it in 1966 and owned it for 45 years.  He restored the car first in 1966 and again in 2006.  The car spent its entire life in Jamestown, New York until it went to Mississippi in 2011.  The gentleman who owned the car for 45 years won third place at Hershey, PA in his class.  This is a big event and a great accomplishment. The trophy goes with the car.  The only reason the gentleman sold the car was because he fell off a ladder and broke his neck.  He couldnt drive it anymore and had to let it go.
 
        Some of the cars unique features include 19 wood wheels, interior dash and dome light, interior adjustable seat, windshield rolls upward one inch to direct air under the dash and another two inches to direct air to the driver.  It also has a golf bag door on the passenger side.  Only the business coupe offered this. This car cruises at 45 to 55 and gets a little wound tight above 45.  It takes bumps very good and runs smooth and quiet.  The three speed manual transmission shifts easily. 

*** Inspection Report***

If you read my introduction tab or visited my website youll probably agree that Im a perfectionist and represent very detailed classic cars and trucks.  My reputation and feedback speaks for itself.  No vehicle is perfect and I want to be 100% upfront about each car.  This 1929 Oakland is 83 years old and isnt perfect. Here are the only things negative Id point out about the car:

1.    The bottom of the passenger door doesnt close tight against the body like the drivers side.
2.    The rear window sunshade appears to be original and doesnt roll up and down.
3.    Although the paint is in really nice condition it does have a few minor stress cracks.