As of Nov. 6, 2024, this is the information we have about this car:
[Feb.01.2017] Car #591wasowned previously by George M. Panattoni; he sold it in 1979 to a Mr. George Snewiess[spelling?] of New Lennox, IL; it is believed he still owns the car. Thisinformation was received June, 2001, from George P. Thanks George! LateExtra: (Oct., 2010): the car was offered for sale on eBay. Thedescription mentions: This car has been owned by current owner since 1979 and has notbeen running since 1983. Car was parked in 1983 due to a leaking gas tank. In order tosettle the estate, car was removed from storage this past spring and was brought torunning condition. A proper gas tank could not be located, so sheet metal screws were usedto plug holes. Brakes and exhaust were rebuilt. Car runs and stops, but I would not plan across-country trip. I am not an expert, but I do know these things aremissing: Tri-power and air cleaner, air ride suspension, radio antenna, vanities. Thesethings are not working: windshield wipers, power seat, radio, hi-beam lights, airconditioning, interior lights. At some point, the body was hit on the dirver's rearquarter panel, at which time car was repainted. Paint and bright work at tired. You couldget away with a professional buffing of paint and brightwork, but paint has cracks andchecks. Interior needs carpet. Dash is unbroken. Door panels are worn. Seats will alsoneed a professional cleaning. The glass is good, and frame and floor boards are solid.This would make a solid entry-level car for a restorer, or invest some time in mechanicaland cleaning work, and you would have a nice driver. Car is located 40 mile south ofChicago and can be shown with a few hours notice.
[Feb.01.2017] Car #591wasowned previously by George M. Panattoni; he sold it in 1979 to a Mr. George Snewiess[spelling?] of New Lennox, IL; it is believed he still owns the car. Thisinformation was received June, 2001, from George P. Thanks George! LateExtra: (Oct., 2010): the car was offered for sale on eBay. Thedescription mentions: This car has been owned by current owner since 1979 and has notbeen running since 1983. Car was parked in 1983 due to a leaking gas tank. In order tosettle the estate, car was removed from storage this past spring and was brought torunning condition. A proper gas tank could not be located, so sheet metal screws were usedto plug holes. Brakes and exhaust were rebuilt. Car runs and stops, but I would not plan across-country trip. I am not an expert, but I do know these things aremissing: Tri-power and air cleaner, air ride suspension, radio antenna, vanities. Thesethings are not working: windshield wipers, power seat, radio, hi-beam lights, airconditioning, interior lights. At some point, the body was hit on the dirver's rearquarter panel, at which time car was repainted. Paint and bright work at tired. You couldget away with a professional buffing of paint and brightwork, but paint has cracks andchecks. Interior needs carpet. Dash is unbroken. Door panels are worn. Seats will alsoneed a professional cleaning. The glass is good, and frame and floor boards are solid.This would make a solid entry-level car for a restorer, or invest some time in mechanicaland cleaning work, and you would have a nice driver. Car is located 40 mile south ofChicago and can be shown with a few hours notice.