1. * Roger Boisjolie, Houston, TX; 832-928-7965. This is a 65 Crown Corsa coupe with the ORIGINAL black lacquer finish from the factory, red interior. Car has a shifting problem that the owner can't seem to fix. Asking $19,000. This may be the sleeper of all the cars listed.
2. Tim Shevlin, Anaheim, CA; 714-809-1324. This has a real Art Silva Conversion Kit-Very Rare. It's a 66 CORV8 coupe with an Olds 215 aluminum V-8 in the rear (Silva Kit), 4-speed, quick steering, near stock interior and exterior, chateau slate gray color; $20,000. A Collector Car
3. * Dick Edwards, Alberta, CAN; 403-846-3952. This is recent build with new paint (candy apple red), black interior. Owner builds cars and flips them. This is a 65 Corsa Crown coupe with 5.3 liter V-8 (2003), 4-speed, tele-column/wood wheel ( $1000 option-maybe more), nice wheels, new tires, interesting exhausts. Must see pictures on Registry website and read story of car. New Price: $17,000 CAN ($12,827 US). If you want a fresh and recent restoration, this is probably the buy of the week.
4. * Ron Jensen, Littleton, CO; 303-204-8646. This is a 66 Corsa Crown coupe with a Buick GN Turbo V-6. Car built by John Isett. Crown spec drivetrain, 4-speed, 4-wheel disc brakes, front cooling, roll cage, RUST FREE CAR, built as an autocross car, custom dash w/ full gauges, IROC wheels. Nice metallic blue finish with only a few dings and scratches. NO INTERIOR OR SEATS, wiring to dash started. ECM and engine wiring laying on the the engine. Owner had the car shipped from Florida without seeing it. Says it was totally misrepresented. New owner can't finish build and can't find anyone willing to tackle the project. The GN engine is obviously worth some money to the right person. Asking $8,000. PRICE UPDATE: $6,000 FIRM 7-15-2018
5. Dave, Minden, NV (near Carson City); 775-782-4343. This is listed as a 65 Monza Crown coupe with a TIRED 350 V-8 4-barrel (200 HP), owner calls it a rust free car with aging white paint, electric windows, drum brakes, leaking steering box. Asking $10,000 (may be worth $6000) Could be used as a donor car and sell off the drivetrain.
6. * Larry Boardman, Weatogue, CT; 860-650-7878. This is a nice 65 Corsa Crown coupe with a 327 V-8 (300 HP), red exterior with black/gray interior, 4-speed. Owner no longer plans to drive it. Asking price is $15,800. He may take less if it doesn't sell before fall.
7. Daniel, Winterset, Iowa (near Des Moines). This is a 65 Monza Crown coupe with 283 V-8 (400 HP??), 4-speed, clear title, 500 miles on rebuilt engine, dark metallic blue color, $12,000 invested. Asking: $10,000
8. * Bob Brownell, Laramie, WY. This is a 66 Monza Crown coupe with a 383 SB V-8 (500 HP), 4-speed, 4-wheel 13" Wilwood disc brakes, engine cover, roll bar, front cooling, lots of gauges and switches, metallic gold finish. Owner says the car will do 160 MPH and can be driven anywhere. Build looks very professional. Car will not be available until fall. Asking: $20,000.
* Info can be viewed on Registry website (these are members)
John Lanning
President
V8 Registry