While I was checking the http://www.traderonline.com/ website I came across this car:

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/1/0/65769510.htm

It is HLS30465577 and to my surprise when I opened the pictures it is a Black Pearl car. If you check out the ad pics (the rear of the car) you can see the stripes and the factory (dealer most likely) louvers. The front end pictures also show the factory stripe kit. It looks as though the owner doesn't realize what he has. It's a shame the car is on the West Coast.

awful lot of rust:(

Beisdes the picture of the rear which shows way too much rust as Ed noted, was anyone able to get any of the other pictures to load? For me, the front view wouldn't expand and the other two didn't even show.

Engine bay, look by the passenger side fresh air intake.

Wow, even more rust and wires insted of fusible links. There's even rust on the wiper motor shafts. He even has his V.D.V on backwards.

This thing look like it's been sitting out in a field for about 10 years! Better check the interior for dead mice!

It's a shame the owner didn't take better care of this car. He probably didn't know what he had or he would have taken better care of it. I would guess he's not the original owner.

The engine looks like it's in better (just a little) shape than the body. Does it even start? I'd be afraid if I sat in the seat, I'd go through the floorboard.

Vicky

dumb question, but what does the black pearl mean? too bad it looks like he soaked it in salt water.

pdxvento,

Here is a useful link to what the Black Pearl is all about:

http://www.zhome.com/History/BlackP.htm

It is (was) a really neat car for its time.

thanks for the info!

too bad its in that kind of shape

this might be to late, but i am about 1/2 hours drive from that car...

i can't see any of the pics though...

in your opinion is it ever worth persuing or is it way to far shot?? thanks chris