Most of these vehicles are out of my budget, of course, but once in a while I come across something affordable. In late with winter approaching I was called to appraise a one-owner Chrysler Cordoba.
The brother and owner, Rick, lived in extended care as he had some severe health issues. By the time I showed up Marty had changed his mind about the appraisal telling me how discouraged he was with the lack of interest from potential buyers and the failing health of his brother and mother. He apologized for me coming out for nothing and felt the next best option was to tow the dust covered hardtop to an auto wrecker! The remark led me to say I would buy the car and what would he take for it?
It had been parked in the garage since but unfortunately not on jack stands so I knew the tires would be flat-spotted and later my suspicion was confirmed. The tires were new just before the Cordoba was left in the garage.
So I now took the time to look over this original condition car and learn its history. There was plenty of documentation and manuals and a 45 rpm record which was to be played during the first miles of ownership. This Cordoba was only driven during the summer, only towed a small tent trailer and only then on occasional trips.
The trailer hitch was still in place along with a trailer brake system attached to the underside of the instrument panel. This luxury cruiser was always kept in a garage during the many winters that have come and gone since It has never undergone a major repair and was treated to a very good quality repaint.
