I'm going to talk with my local credit union and see if they have signature loans. My bank doesn't do signature loans. I want enough cash on hand to buy a car, pay the sales tax, plates and insurance, I don't believe in drive away tags.
I assume that you own a home, and have some equity? Easiest, and cheapest money that you will ever get is a homowners line of credit. This way, you will have access to a couple of hundred grand for whatever you want, without having to beg the bank for the cash. Use only what you need, and pay it off as fast as you can. You seem like a guy that wouldn't abuse the credit.......Might be an option?