Equipment
383 Chrysler, automatic, P S, P B, A C, steel wheels, spinner hubcaps, AM FM. A late EX1 series Excellence with EX2 styling elements (curved windshield with door vent windows, dainty fins, later chassis frame, four wheel disc brakes.) First owned by Herve Alfand, French Ambassador to the U.S. Odometer shows 58,567 believable miles. Crummy old repaint, sound but aged and creased original interior. Dented sill trim, scuffed chrome. Filthy old engine. Body looks sound, but the doors dont work well. Fred Kanter Collection.
Market commentary
A way cool, fast, swoopy sedan with undeniable presence but also incredibly expensive to make into something that actually runs, drives and is presentable even with all its hand made French bits and trim on it. Preservation is one thing. Making a silk purse out of a sows ear is another. Blissfully, ecstatically expensive to own, and ecstatically expensive to acquire. It better be on its way back to France where some smart tax accountant can figure out a way to classify it a National Treasure and pay for its resuscitation out of Francois Hollandes new taxes.