Welcome to the Classic Car Center! To assure the purchaser that
the vehicle is all that they expected, we provide this satisfaction
guaranty to the buyer: if on personal inspection you decide that
you do not want the vehicle for any reason, you don’t have to buy
it! Please see the material in blue print at the end of this
description for the full details of our Buyer Satisfaction policy.
Now to the details on this exceptional and extremely rare Dodge
Wayfarer business coupe.
A Body-off Restoration
This Dodge Wayfarer has been restored from front to back and top to
bottom over the past 10 years. The body was removed from the frame
and then the body panels were removed and chemically stripped
before the car was repainted. The bumpers/bumper guards were
re-chromed. The interior was completely redone in leather and
updated to match the body’s color scheme. Both the engine and the
transmission were rebuilt. The fuel system was redone; and the
car’s mechanical and electrical systems were carefully vetted.
1952 Wayfarer
The Wayfarer was Dodge’s entry level car and 1952 was the last year
it was produced. As a result, finding a restored example is akin to
finding hen’s teeth. And seeing other examples at local or even
regional car shows is unlikely which imparts a certain exclusivity
to a Wayfarer owner.
Very Nice Driving Car!
Paint and Chrome
The Blue and white re-paint is in very good condition, while not an
original color in 1952, it was a Chrysler color a bit later in the
‘50s. The paint gleams and shows off the car’s great lines.
Almost all of the exterior chrome was redone or replaced and gives
a fresh look to this Wayfarer.
The body and underside of the car are free of rust and the engine
compartment is nicely detailed.
Interior
The seat upholstery and door panels were all redone to match the
blue and white exterior, and all are in very good condition. The
seats were recovered in leather. The headliner has been replaced as
has the carpet.
Engine
The car’s 230 cid six cylinder engine (100 hp) sits nestled in a
detailed engine bay. The original 2-bbl carburetor was replaced
with a two 1-bbl configuration. The engine was rebuilt with
hardened valve seats ten years ago and has traveled less than 500
miles since then.
Transmission
The semi-automatic Fluid Drive transmission shifts properly and
smoothly. It was rebuilt about 10 years ago and has had less than
500 miles of use ever since.
Tires, Brakes, Safety and Monitoring Systems
This Wayfarer has 4 wide whitewall BF Goodrich radial tires, size
215/70 R 15 with plenty of tread.
All of the engine/systems monitoring gauges (temperature, amp and
oil pressure) work properly. Similarly, the lights, horn, and turn
signals (yes, turn signals) all work properly, although the clock
is stuck in 1940. The brake lights, gas gauge and heater will each
need some attention.
An Excellent Example from the last year of production for the Dodge
Wayfarer
This Wayfarer is a fully restored example of the well-regarded
Dodge business coupe. These original cars are highly in demand and
in short supply. They therefore represent not just a great driving
experience but a sound investment as well. And if there was ever a
car that transports you back to the early ‘50’s, this is it. Apart
from the investment value of this car, it is hard to put a price on
the feeling of enjoyment when other drivers and pedestrians wave
and give you a “thumbs up” as you drive by with your Dodge Ram hood
ornament gleaming in the sunlight!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT:
540-370-4474
We invite you to come by and inspect this vehicle at any time, and
would recommend that you do so before finalizing your purchase. If
you have any questions, please call us at our toll-free number
(888) 370-4474. Our preference is to answer any such questions by
phone instead of by email so we can provide you with in-depth
information about the car’s condition
We are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a historic town
situated approximately half-way between Richmond and Washington,
DC. You may wish to visit us on our website at
www.classiccarcenter.net to get more information about us as well
as complete driving directions.
Feel free to make your purchase with confidence in light of our
policy of allowing a personal post-purchase/pre-final payment
inspection by the purchaser bidder that is more fully described
below.
This car is being advertised locally, so we reserve the right to
terminate this offering at any time.
Payment for this vehicle is to be by Wire Transfer only except for
the required deposit of $500 which may be by credit card. Pickup
and shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. This deposit
must be received within 3 days following your purchase and full
payment is due within 7 days of that date.
OUR BUYER SATISFACTION POLICY:
If as the purchaser, you PERSONALLY come to our facility within 7
days of your purchase, inspect the car and determine for ANY reason
that you do not want to buy this car, we will cancel the sale and
return your deposit less $100 to cover our time and expense for
relisting and you will have no further obligation. This is our
assurance to you that the vehicle is all that you expected when you
entered your purchaser order.
