Added To My Collection Today

[Kurt Arends]

I picked this up today. The guy that I bought it from had owned it for 36 years. He had bought it from a local race track when they quit using it for races. As best I can tell, it has been in Nebraska all of its life. He initially had it stored indoors, but lost his indoor storage some years ago. It is 100% complete, right down to the stretchers and cabinet contents. That's a Model 175 "hill light" on top. All pieces that appear removed in the photos were taken off when they were going to re-paint it. That, obviously, didn't happen and those pieces are inside of the rig.

 

[Bill Marcy]

Nice save Kurt, I hope you find her a good home.

 

[John ED Renstrom]

That clean up will take a big trash bin. But good score. Nothing more decked oit the a hightop poncho

 

[Abe Bush]

Well, I have 2 full sets of 8.50-14" with 2-1/4" WW and 1 full set of 9.00-14" with 2-1/4" WW that really needed to be used on something..... so I picked this up today. The guy that I bought it from had owned it for 36 years. He had bought it from a local race track when they quit using it for races. As best I can tell, it has been in Nebraska all of its life. He initially had it stored indoors, but lost his indoor storage some years ago. It is 100% complete, right down to the stretchers and cabinet contents. That's a Model 175 "hill light" on top. All pieces that appear removed in the photos were taken off when they were going to re-paint it. That, obviously, didn't happen and those pieces are inside of the rig.View attachment 45665View attachment 45666View attachment 45667View attachment 45668View attachment 45669

Beautiful save, Kurt! Does she run and drive? Probably not but you never know!

 

[Russell Street]

Well, I have 2 full sets of 8.50-14" with 2-1/4" WW and 1 full set of 9.00-14" with 2-1/4" WW that really needed to be used on something..... so I picked this up today. The guy that I bought it from had owned it for 36 years. He had bought it from a local race track when they quit using it for races. As best I can tell, it has been in Nebraska all of its life. He initially had it stored indoors, but lost his indoor storage some years ago. It is 100% complete, right down to the stretchers and cabinet contents. That's a Model 175 "hill light" on top. All pieces that appear removed in the photos were taken off when they were going to re-paint it. That, obviously, didn't happen and those pieces are inside of the rig.View attachment 45665View attachment 45666View attachment 45667View attachment 45668View attachment 45669

Good looking ride. Nice save!!!!

 

[Kurt Arends]

As best I can tell, it has been off the road since 1987.... if the license plates inside are an indicator. It supposedly served the Comstock, NE area when last in-service. After that, it went to the race track. There is also a reference to Boone County in the glove box, which is the Albion, NE area.

 

[Tim Prieur]

Always great to see another Superior Pontiac saved. Well done Kurt!

 

[Kurt Arends]

That clean up will take a big trash bin. But good score. Nothing more decked oit the a hightop poncho

Not too bad! Fortunately, the single piece of blue shag carpeting is just laying in there and was not glued down.

 

[Ken Elliott]

Not too bad! Fortunately, the single piece of blue shag carpeting is just laying in there and was not glued down.

Congrats Kurt, I love the early 60's model Superior Pontiac hightops. My first pro-car was a '61 Superior Pontiac ht which I bought in 1977, and I did own a '64 like this one only white over red paint with a 175 beacon and a big ol' Fed. Q on the rf fender.

 

[Kurt Arends]

Congrats Kurt, I love the early 60's model Superior Pontiac hightops. My first pro-car was a '61 Superior Pontiac ht which I bought in 1977, and I did own a '64 like this one only white over red paint with a 175 beacon and a big ol' Fed. Q on the rf fender.

I would LOVE to own a '61 Superior Pontiac high top ambulance!! I will watch the movie "The Disorderly Orderly" any day over "Ghost Busters"! '61 and '65 are my 2 favorite years for Pontiac in the '60s.
I think this rig screams for a mechanical siren between those 2 speakers! What do you guys think?

 

[Abe Bush]

I would LOVE to own a '61 Superior Pontiac high top ambulance!! I will watch the movie "The Disorderly Orderly" any day over "Ghost Busters"! '61 and '65 are my 2 favorite years for Pontiac in the '60s.
I think this rig screams for a mechanical siren between those 2 speakers! What do you guys think?

I whole-heartedly agree, Kurt!

 

[Paul Steinberg]

I have a number of chrome and under hood sirens available. What is your preferred siren?

 

[Terry Lange]

Or a Mars 888 light. If you can't get a "Q" or B&M Superchief, at least hold out for a good sized Federal with a Solaray in the front.

That's a rare and impressive rig. Congratulations, Kurt!

 

[Paul Steinberg]

Or a Mars 888 light. If you can't get a "Q" or B&M Superchief, at least hold out for a good sized Federal with a Solaray in the front.

That's a rare and impressive rig. Congratulations, Kurt!

Like a Federal C6BR with a red lens and a Solaray? I just happen to have a fully restored one.

 

[Steve Loftin]

I think this rig screams for a mechanical siren between those 2 speakers! What do you guys think?

If you do this, please hold out for one with a correct Superior mounting base.

 

[Paul Steinberg]

I have one of those also...

 

[Kurt Arends]

Like a Federal C6BR with a red lens and a Solaray? I just happen to have a fully restored one.

Don't need the rear light. That wouldn't be appropriate.

 

[Kurt Arends]

I have a number of chrome and under hood sirens available. What is your preferred siren?

Probably a Q or a B&M Superchief. I have never owned a B&M siren.

 

[Tim Prieur]

While I am a 100% Q fan, Paul's C6BR would add a definite visual presence, given the alternating lights are not very bright.

 

[Bob Dyke]

Awesome find. Great car. Congratulations