T120 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 On auction this weekend.http://www.wwgauctions.com/details.cfm?vehicleID=1103&pic=1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 Yes......I saw that. Nice looking car. Someone on here oughta buy it. Quote
hkestes41 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 OK, the description says "Treated to a cosmetic re-do in the past several years, this car is finished dark blue with complimenting blue and white vinyl seating and a white top." Now I will admit that I am partially color-blind but that thing sure looks pale yellow to me and those don't look like vinyl seats except for the caps. Quote
jimainnj Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 I just E mailedthem about the discription and Pic, let you know what they say, I found on the web site the auction is Fri and Sat. NOt sure if this is part of 57 museum that was asking 17 million for the museum. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 Is that kinda like using the high school photo for the person who is now retirement age??? Quote
jimainnj Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 Bob are you sure your car is still there, that looks like yours, Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty close, eh??? That car in the picture has the correct color on dash and window frames.....they are supposed to match the exterior, whatever color it is. I opted to do my dash in maroon to go with the interior instead. The seat covers on the car for sale are very similar to original.......mine look like that (all cloth) and are maroon and grey---these look maroon and tan. Mine are underneath the seatcovers. Mine.......................................... Quote
hkestes41 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 You do know why you are seeing the wrong color don't you? Remember those colored pieces of cling plastic we used in the late 40's/early 50's to put on the old black and white TV screen to make the picture in color? That's what you need to put on your computer screen. Then you will see the correct color.:D Nope, don't remember those as I didn't show up on the scene until 61. Quote
jimainnj Posted June 18, 2009 Report Posted June 18, 2009 I just talked to the auction folk's, and the car is the yellow color, they are going to call me with more information later on the condition and so forth. I beleave they are in Ala. Quote
jimainnj Posted June 18, 2009 Report Posted June 18, 2009 This auction in Birmingham, Ala they have 212 cars for sale on 19th ,20th, 75% of the cars are Chrysler,dodge and Ply most years from 68 and older, If I lived in the area I would go, as I'm not buying something I can't see. Getting discriptions on the cars from aution's like you would from a private owner is not possable. They don't know the car. Quote
T120 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Posted June 18, 2009 I had a look at the auction vehicles on line.There are a few that looked interesting. They're not all restored.Sometimes of course people get carried away bidding and the prices go way beyond a vehicle's true value.Like you if I was in the area I would probably attend.It would be interesting nevertheless to see the auction results.I like to estimate the selling price having inspected a vehicle and sometimes I'm way off Quote
jimainnj Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 They called me back and said the car is not show quality, but very good and the museum as $37,000 in the car. Quote
T120 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Posted June 19, 2009 -Interesting figure they came up with Quote
adam_knox Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 "the museum as $37,000 in the car. " Is that s'posed to say the have 37k into the car, or that's what they think its worth, or that's the reserve. Not that I can afford the car, just curious when comparing the final sale price? BTW, I think in grade school and high school they should show teenagers what kinda car they can afford to drive depending what career they take...might find students stay in school and try a bit harder then... Quote
RobertKB Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Unusual to have so many old Mopars being auctioned off at one time. Some really nice cars. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Below one picture of that yellow convertible, it says "auctioned without reserve". So it seems there is no reserve being set. They get whatever anyone is willing to bid. They may have over $30,000 in it, but may not get it back. Quote
jimainnj Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 They called again and said the car was originally from Ct. the last owner had it for 25yrs and they gave him that for the car. Didn't say how long ago the bought it. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) It seems $37,000 for a nice convert is at the very top of the cost scale. This one looks nice, but doubtful that it's totally perfect in all areas. Like the splitting seam on the end of the seat.......... Engine needs a little freshening up. Edited June 19, 2009 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 splitting seam..just filling up with gas..guy next pump over in a big Eddie Bauer eddition..them leather seats looked like hang and back...what the heck are you paying for I ask..my leather seats in both my 93's look brand new compared to them..oops..I forget..they are Chryslers.. Quote
JerryinTx Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Anybody hear what this car went for? Quote
adam_knox Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) The auction results are posted. You have to "sign up" for results. All that is req'd is first, last name and valid e-mail address. The results are neat to go through, except you can no longer look at the profiles of the cars. So prices seem disconnect from the vehicles. Just glancing at it looked like some decent prices. http://wwgauctions.com/pdfs/SD09_Results.pdf ---looks like my login provides a direct link... just click above. Edited June 29, 2009 by adam_knox added link to results Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Posted June 30, 2009 242 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe $ 19,470 That was the lot number on the convert.....242 So, it sold for just over half their investment. Probably about right. Quote
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