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Pontiac Torpedo Cabriolet 3.9L 6-cyl — 1948

A charming 1940s convertible in drivable enthusiast condition. The current owner has had the car for 55 years.

Ted Gryth
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"The car runs well and is in very good usable condition, though it requires some experience to shift gears. It is ready to drive and makes a good impression both inside and out."

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13 FEB 10:40
160 000SEK
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17883
HAGBY / KALMAR
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Ted Gryth
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Robin Gidebrant
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"The car runs well and is in very good usable condition, though it requires some experience to shift gears. It is ready to drive and makes a good impression both inside and out."

Description

The car was sold new in Malmö in 1950 and was purchased by the current owner in 1970 as a restoration project. Read the history under the heading Owner’s Comment.

Over the years of ownership, a large number of spare parts have been collected—two pallets of parts are included.

Technical data

  • Year
    1948/1948 
  • Registration date
    1980-06-18 
  • Mileage
    48632 km (ej original mätare) 
  • Registration Number
    KLU896 
  • Chassis Number
    P6PA12477 
  • Kw / hp
    66 / 90 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car runs well, and the brakes work without pulling to one side. There is a slight ticking sound in the engine. Shifting smoothly requires some experience.

    It has recently undergone a startup service after being driven sparingly in recent years. The electric soft top functions flawlessly but takes some time to open and close. The radio and clock are not working.

  • Interior condition:

    The reupholstered interior is in good condition. The seats and instruments come from a donor car at the Eda scrapyard in Värmland.

  • Exterior condition:

    When the car was restored, it was painted in the owner’s garage with good results that still look nice today. The chrome has minor blemishes in some areas, as well as a small dent in the front.

    The soft top is intact and in good condition, providing a tight seal, but there is a tear near the rear side window on the right side. It has nearly new tires mounted on 15-inch steel rims.

  • General condition:

    A stunning convertible that is built to be enjoyed—runs well and is ready for summer road trips.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1986-04-03 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1980-06-18 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1980-06-18
Senast godkända besiktning: -
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Owner's comment

A Brief History of the Car The car was first registered in 1950 in Malmö. Its fate until the mid-1960s is unknown, but it eventually ended up as a raggarbil (cruiser car) in Gävle, where an initial restoration was started. There were grand plans—reportedly, the drivetrain and interior were removed, supposedly ending up in a boat, while a Jaguar V12 was intended as a replacement. Some rust repairs were made, including modifications to the rear fender edges and lower sections of the doors. Receipts for this work still exist. However, enthusiasm (and most likely funds) ran out, and the car was put up for sale in late 1969. That was when I purchased it—young and full of big dreams. My vision? To build a Hot Rod. In the spring of 1970, the car arrived home as a bare shell resting on its frame, accompanied by boxes filled with parts. However, the hot rod idea was soon abandoned, and the restoration to original condition began. Parts were sourced from across Sweden. After ten years of work, it was finally time for inspection, complete with an original convertible top (what remained of it) and seats from an Opel. The first long-distance trip was to Söderhamn for the MHS 46-56 Rally in 1981, a 500 km journey that was even documented in MHS Motorhistoriskt Magasin. In 1982 and 1983, the car received a new convertible top and interior. Since then, only routine maintenance has been required. The photos included are likely from 1975, when the body was reattached to the frame and taken out for a test drive, and from 1997, capturing a student celebration ride.

Facts about the model

The Pontiac Torpedo was a full-size car manufactured by Pontiac from the 1940 to 1948 model years (excluding the wartime years). Upon its release, it was the largest Pontiac, featuring an 8-cylinder engine and more equipment than other Pontiac models.

While the Torpedo name was exclusive to Pontiac's top-of-the-line model in 1940, in 1941, it was applied across all Pontiac vehicles in three distinct lines. The Custom Torpedo became the top-tier model, the DeLuxe Torpedo served as the base model, and the Streamline Torpedo represented Pontiac's mid-range offering. Starting in 1941, all Torpedo models were available with either a 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder engine.

From 1942 to 1948, the Torpedo name designated only Pontiac’s base-line models. The Pontiac Chieftain replaced the Torpedo in 1949. This generation also marked a shift across all GM vehicles, introducing wider dimensions to accommodate three passengers on the front bench seat and three more in the rear seat, enhancing overall passenger capacity.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Hagby / Kalmar

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Ted Gryth
+46 705-65 67 27
ted@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2025-02-27.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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