I have been speaking with Jay(Ecode) and Gary(Fordaholic) about a car that has come up on Kijiji(Canadian Craigs List)
A very rare 1957 Niagara 300- Canadian model only.....
I believe this car is a extreme great example of a vehicle not seen today.Yes,... you can find 1957 Meteors in the bigger 500 series... like a Fairlane... (but not so much in the 300 series)
Gary has been speaking with the owner. a very nice gentleman...... the paint is a 40 year job.... but from looking at it its pretty complete car.....
I think its an an outstanding piece and I know its super rare..... the trim alone would be very hard to find as well as the unique cresting and badging.
The price is the best part..... up here.. the price of the car is about the same price for bodywork and paint.
No. I simply don't want the car.. I have 2 57's and a 32... and sold a 32 coupe... I just don't have the room or want the extra costs in keeping a treasure like this.
But it sure is perfect.
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The link and pics......
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/city-of-toronto/1957-meteor-niagara-300-2-dr-sedan/1633345783
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The Poverty caps are not correct..Obviously.... I have a pair of Meteor caps for that car..... I have found in my travels.... but to find a full set would be difficult and $$$$.
I really love this car.....
The RCMP and OPP used these are pursuit vehicles back in the day.
Somebody needs to grab that quick! Beautiful car aside from it's uniqueness. Thanks for posting, Jeff.
Nice one!
Car that nice and rare should be left as is. I don't have the room for it.
Wow, that's a nice looking car and not a bad price.
A buddy of mine in British Columbia has a similar 57 Meteor Niagara 300 2 door sedan, also black, but a 6 cylinder 3 speed with Overdrive trans. It has been sitting outside for many years, not sure if Garry would sell it, or how bad it is now, but it has all all the unique Meteor trim.
That certainly is a beautiful car. There can't be very many of them still around. I don't care if it has the right hubcaps or not. Jay
I think Jeff should buy it...since he has the proper caps already...yea...go for it Jeff...put that title in your name! :003:
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2022-09-28 06:15No. I simply don't want the car.. I have 2 57's and a 32... and sold a 32 coupe... I just don't have the room or want the extra costs in keeping a treasure like this.
But it sure is perfect.
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You want the car Jeff. Ain't no hiding it, you want the car ... :002:
BTW- Did you see on
THE OTHER FORUM the thread discussing the 1960 352HP DIST? I thought that would light your fire ... :006:
KULTULZ is right Jeff...you WANT it...I bought one...your turn buddy!
Hahaha
I wish I could.. just not the right time guys....
I am still a LONG way off on this car, while the other is still in bodyshop jail.
Looks very nice. It will no doubt be a head turner when finished.
Jeff,is the front end sheet metal all lined up and the gaps set? I ask, as I would like to know the measurement of the gap between the leading edge of the hood, and the panel just below the hood that has the 4 letters on it.
Thanks
John
I having owned Vehicle Appraisers for 40 years, I've seen a lot of cars but I've never seen one of these. Hopely someone who knows how rare this car is will buy it preserve it.
Quote from: KYBlueOval on 2022-10-04 12:04Looks very nice. It will no doubt be a head turner when finished.
Jeff,is the front end sheet metal all lined up and the gaps set? I ask, as I would like to know the measurement of the gap between the leading edge of the hood, and the panel just below the hood that has the 4 letters on it.
Thanks
John
John, I can get those measurements for you.. but the all black car in the paint shop is the better one.
this cars gaps are good. but not perfect..... I still need an adjustment on that area you ask of.... and the hood on this car is not original to it.. and its its life.. its seems to have "torqued" a bit in the centre.
It fits very well. but seems to have a bulge in the area of the hood ornament...... Saying that.. its a good fit.. just a little off.
Jeff, I have two rust free hoods if you want to compare.
When I was doing gap and fitting, I changed several fenders and hoods but all had the same gap. I think some of the original stampings weren't the best fitment. When I made the '65 Thunderbird hood, problem fixed.