Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler BoulevardMentor Museum of Speed, Mentor, OH, 44060, US
Phone : 440-350-1480
Email : joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com Beautiful Restored & Rare 1926 Pontiac Series 6-27!

OK Excitement Division lovers, do you know where your car company started? Yes, you proud owners of Firebirds, Trans Ams, GTO's and Bonnevilles owe your heritage to this car, a new model from a new make: Pontiac. This expertly restored 1926 Series 6-27 is a time capsule which stands as a noble elder to the models rolling out of Poncho factories today, more than eighty years after its construction!

This beautiful 6-27 wears Bambolina Blue with its black counterpart. The body, made of steel cladding over a wood frame, is in excellent condition with clean, shiny paint. The original wood spoke wheels are in excellent shape, refinished with a clean coat of varnish, and wear their re-chromed original Pontiac center caps. New Coker whitewalls (4.75/500-20) are the only choice for a car like this. The headlights and taillight are in excellent shape, and the show stealing nickel and copper Indian head radiator ornament is as nice as you're likely to find anywhere. The doors close solidly and the replacement laminated glass is in excellent shape. Its formal shape contrasts sharply with cars of today, but its construction involved more carpenters than panel beaters. That big square roofline with its new, correct padded top allows ample headroom and was a welcome alternative to leaky canvas tops on most cars.

The advertisements started appearing on October 3, 1925, when an ad appeared in the Saturday Evening Post stating a new General Motors automobile would be produced and distributed by the Oakland division in addition to the higher line Oakland Six. On January 9, 1926, another advertisement appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in which the name of this new automobile was revealed. It would be called the Pontiac, after, as General Motors put it, "the greatest Indian Chief who ever appeared on the American continent." The car was labeled the "Chief of the Sixes", referring to its 6-cylinder motor.

Poke around underneath and you'll see a beautifully restored example of a bygone era. While fully functional, you'll be glad that era is over—a three speed non synchro transmission, external strap drum brakes on the rear only and wood floors aren't items you'll likely find on a modern commuter car! The steering, braking and suspension systems were all taken apart, restored and reinstalled. The car drives well, stops well and turns as it should—during the city driving it was intended for the car is easy to manage and quite tractable. There's a new six volt battery in place under the driver's seat, the floorboards and running boards are in excellent shape and the

The '26 Pontiac was the result of GM Chairman Alfred P Sloan's marketing strategy of an automobile for "every purse and purpose" in which he created a distinct hierarchy from Chevrolet to the Cadillac. Oakland was charged with producing the new car because the market for expensive 6 cylinder cars had been "soft" for several years and Sloan believed that Oakland dealers would benefit from increased show room traffic with the offering of a lower-priced 6 cylinder model. The only failure of Sloan's plan was that the Pontiac didn't prevent Oakland from going under; the company officially became Pontiac in June 1932.

The interior is awash in wide, comfortable corduroy. Coach models such as this feature a dome lamp, and both front seats tilt forward to allow access to the rear seat area. There's the original wood wheel in front of you and an agate shift knob on the three speed stick next to you. Set the dash mounted choke, step on the floor mounted starter switch and allow the engine to settle into a muted whirr. The carpet is in great shape, the door panels are excellent, the gauges and gauge lights work as they should and there's simply an air of "newness" in this octogenarian automobile.

Undo the clasps on the bonnet and have a look inside at the very simple, stout engine. The "smoothness" raved about in the brochure isn't just marketing hype—the idle, takeoff and cruising speed vibration is very low. The newer single exhaust softens the exhaust note to a whisper. Those are new spark plugs, a freshly tuned carburetor and more in the compartment; the car's ready for a drive.

This is a museum quality, significant and very attractive vehicle. In fact, it's one of the nicest 1926 Pontiacs on the planet … we can't image one nicer! From its heritage to its drivability, it would be hard to find another first year Pontiac that looks and works as well as this car does!

FACTS & FIGURES Year:1926 Mileage:41446 VIN: Transmission Type:Manual Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:6 Primary Color:Other Interior Color:Other About this auction & Best of Show Automotive

Convinced that collector car values are plummeting? Don't be fooled! While the value of mediocre cars has been steadily sliding with the economy over the past two years, the value of incredible cars has stayed level and, is rising. In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find!

Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask!

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.

Best of Show Automotive sells approximately 40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. Lastly, note that we do not change our pricing on any car based on Ebay auction activity. Ebay is a wholesale marketing platform, which we use primarily for marketing purposes.

If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. And, for you con-men and women out there, while you may think it's cute to create a user account and click the Buy It Now on a high dollar car you can't afford, note that we will track you down and we will recoup our costs for fraudulent bidding activity.

This car can be inspected at our 60,000 square foot office complex and showroom facility, operated as the Mentor Museum of Speed, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. You may stop in at any time during museum hours to view our collection. If you would like to make a sales appointment (and avoid paying the ten buck admission fee), we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll below. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers. Cost depends on mileage and location. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs. For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480. Ron's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: class="wmatterbold">Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License. Our showroom, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with viewing by appointment only Monday through Friday. We 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. Best of Show car have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279. Tim's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that …we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Doug Croxford, at: (440)350-1480. Doug's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence!

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: Joseph M. Carroll
President/Sales/Purchasing

5782 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : (440)350-1480 Fax : (440)350-1638 Mobile : (440)313-8091 /> www.bestofshowautomotive.com Greg Chismar
Transportation Manager

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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Restoration Manager

5782 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-354-3279 tim.wilhelm@bestofshowautomotive.com
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Vice President of Sales

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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