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Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« on: January 09, 2021, 04:52:44 PM »
See attached flyer for Larry Smith estate sale

NOTE: I was just informed that the executor wants to sell all the parts as one "lot"
« Last Edit: January 10, 2021, 12:42:11 AM by Bulletin Editor »
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2021, 07:54:42 PM »
Anyone else having trouble getting it to open?

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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2021, 11:16:42 PM »
I can't view it unless I "download" it to my computer. 
I am unwilling to do that. 
I know there is a way to "view" only, but I think it's the way the poster "attaches" the file.
I'm just not sure.
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2021, 12:40:48 AM »
Sorry. The problem is it was sent to me as a PDF which I can't edit/change ... only photos can be seen online without being downloaded.
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2021, 08:49:12 PM »
Per the ad, which I've downloaded...offered for sale are Larry's '53 2 door Kaiser Manhattan with Dragon Trim, and his '49 Kaiser Virginian.

Also for sale, all the parts he had in inventory as a single lot.

For more info on the cars or on the parts contact family representative:  Raymond Grove 563-508-7415
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2021, 12:36:55 PM »
Here's a link to the online ad for the 49 Virginian: https://www.autoroundup.com/vehicle/listingdisplay.aspx?lid=170024

An offer has been made for the 2dr Manhattan dressed as a Dragon. 
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2021, 12:26:07 PM »
An offer has been made for the 2dr Manhattan dressed as a Dragon. 

SOLD
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2021, 05:33:37 PM »

SOLD

Not surprised.  While it was effectively a restomod, it was a beautiful example of a restomod, built to still be as period correct as it could be, apart from some embellishments in the engine compartment...
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2021, 03:35:29 PM »
UPDATE: the parts inventory has been SOLD. All that remains is the 1949 Virginian.
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2021, 09:26:09 PM »
Are the parts going to be available for sale by the new owner at some point?

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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2021, 11:35:13 AM »
since the buyer of the parts is not known, no way to tell what will happen to them.

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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2021, 02:25:46 PM »
Er...I would have to say...what is the point of buying a multitude of parts for an orphaned car company, if you are not going to offer them for sale?

Unless you're just an economic masochist who desires to lay out a bunch of money and gain nothing in return?

Either that, or someone's going to revive KF and they need those parts as models to reproduce for new Dragons, Manhattans, Deluxes, etc.  :D
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2021, 05:16:27 PM »
I looked at the parts from Larry's estate. The amount of parts was overwhelming. Huge amount of NOS items from all years and tons of used. I don't think Larry threw anything away. Most of it tucked away in the basement of his old house. There was a completely assembled "supersonic" engine in the basement also. Multiple steering wheels, hubcaps everywhere, windshields, hood ornaments, 2 sets of 49/50 fender skirts, etc. Worth the asking price but the amount of time involved to load, sort, and inventory was more than I could spare. If I were retired, those parts would have been in my basement.
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2021, 05:21:03 PM »
Larry's parts
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Re: Sale of Larry Smith Estate
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2021, 05:25:09 PM »
just a sample of the volume of Larry's parts
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