MB1936 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Purchased this vehicle from a client for a decent price looking to flip for a larger profit. How much could it sell for? Vehicle located in PA Inline 8 not installed* fiberglass fenders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon37 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm assuming this is some sort of replicar (if it has fiberglass fenders it probably isn't a real 1936 Mercedes). My suggestion would be to determine the replicar manufacturer and the year of manufacture, and then type that into your search engine. Look for other similar cars for sale, and see what sellers are listing them for. Then you'll have some idea of what you might ask. For example, here is replica built by Heritage Motors and titled as a "1990 Mercedes", listing for $29,750. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/500k/2285985.html This may not be the same company that built yours. Here is the section from Hemmings Motor News which lists the model 500K Mercedes. There are several replicas and apparently one real one. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/500k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Buick straight eight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WQ59B Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 '66 Toronado steering wheel. I'm amazed a replica of this sells for much more than 25% of what they are asking for on Hemmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 it's worth whatever you can get for it- that is how the replica mkt rolls................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm going to guess real market is somewhere around 25k. It has little or nothing to do with a 500k Mercedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) It's a neoclassic replica of the 34 - 36 M-B 500K, likely to garner much dissing on this site because it's not "real". I wouldn't mind owning one but then I'm a philistine. Anyway, there were/are several manufacturers of turnkey cars as well as kits, all using a bit different trim, various power-trains, etc. Heritage may be the best known but I don't think yours is one. They're usually not daily drivers so they're low mileage and in excellent condition. I've seen those mostly around $30K asking - dunno what selling is. Yours looks to be very nice but you didn't describe power-train, accessories, etc - dark blue is somewhat unusual as most are lighter color. All that may affect price, as will an engine that is not a V-8 and/or not installed. The price I mentioned is for a running, driving car. Edited June 25, 2019 by CHuDWah (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Looks as though the glovebox has a label on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WQ59B Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Looks like a car show magnet. I don't know that the 'dissing' is because it's not real, or moreso that it's just an unappealing mishmash of parts. ^ A '30s car with a '60s steering wheel and '80s A/C vents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Even though it has tilt steering, that sure looks to be a tight squeeze between the steering wheel and seat! Edited June 25, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 hours ago, MB1936 said: Purchased this vehicle from a client for a decent price looking to flip for a larger profit. How much could it sell for? Vehicle located in PA Inline 8 not installed* fiberglass fenders* My question is to you, how do you know that you bought it at a decent price if you don't know what you can sell it for? I am not trying to give you a hard time, but it seems that you already must have numbers in your head from your statement 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Your client is smiling all the way to the bank. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) The only way you'll get your $$$ back is to rent it out to a movie-making outfit with a clause to pay you out if it ends up being crashed and burned beyond repair. Craig Edited June 25, 2019 by 8E45E (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm going to guess real market is somewhere around 25k. It has little or nothing to do with a 500k Mercedes. you are quite generous-motor isnt even installed......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, mercer09 said: I'm going to guess real market is somewhere around 25k. It has little or nothing to do with a 500k Mercedes. you are quite generous-motor isnt even installed......... I'm always high on these sorts of threads. Probably why I pay too much for the stuff I end up with. Also, reading comprehension doesn't seem to be my strong suit. Didn't even catch the engine thing, so I'll update to 12-15k. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 That car is the cubic zirconia of the car world. If you paid lump of coal money for it, you'll be OK when you sell it as a cubic zirconia. If you paid cubic zirconia money (or, god forbid, diamond money) expecting to get diamond money you're going to be bitterly disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I was offered one of these for the Jeepster. Declined. I think every single one of these neos are for sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 16 hours ago, alsancle said: I'm going to guess real market is somewhere around 25k. It has little or nothing to do with a 500k Mercedes. REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! American Money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 What is it titled as? If it's titled as a 1936 Mercedes, someone pulled a fast on on their local DMV. It reminds me of a local car show we had a few years ago and the organizers allowed one of the members of the City Council to pick the best of show. Well, she picked one of those replica Bugatti's, built on a VW chassis. When they announced the winner, I can't begin to describe the outcry of people that had very nice, restored and original vehicles. There were almost fist fights over her decision. I think the type of person you are looking for to purchase your car, is a rather large person with his shirt opened to his belly button, hairy chest, with gold chains and a fat cigar in his mouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 You haven't told us what the engine is. Even a Buick straight eight would be at the bottom of my list. With that weight up front handling has to be terrible. If anyone offers you cash I would take it and run!!! On the other hand one of my professors once said" There hasn't been a pot made that you can't find a lid to fit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Sounds like the poster was focused on making a quick buck, but that a quick buck may be difficult to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, MB1936 said: 1936 Mercedes benz Whats it worth? Purchased this vehicle from a client for a decent price looking to flip for a larger profit. How much could it sell for? Vehicle located in PA Inline 8 not installed* fiberglass fenders* 50% of what you paid? Photo of the engine would be good Edited June 25, 2019 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Have I missed something ? Do we have an approximate idea of what the "decent price" was.? - CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Gee, some of you guys a bit tough. It has a market, there are plenty of replica's that fetch decent money, cobra's, 356's, etc. From the pics, it looks to be a very good example replica. I would love to cruise in that on any lazy Sunday afternoon, 99% of the general public would not know that is a replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 12 hours ago, maok said: Gee, some of you guys a bit tough. It has a market, there are plenty of replica's that fetch decent money, cobra's, 356's, etc. Since I know a lot of the guys responding, I can tell you they are pulling punches. There is nothing about this car that is a replica. The Cobra's and 356 Porches you are referring to can be indistinguishable from the real thing by anyone other than an expert. I would think that even a rookie car guy would know this is not a 500K Mercedes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 12 hours ago, maok said: From the pics, it looks to be a very good example replica. I would love to cruise in that on any lazy Sunday afternoon, 99% of the general public would not know that is a replica. One can tell a block away its far from a 'good example'. Compare it to the ones pictured in this long running thread: Craig 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The car has appeal to a certain group. If it was priced the same as cosmetic surgery, silicone, skin tightening, and dye for the significant other, I'd take the car, ride alone, and put the trophy from the hairy chest contest in the passenger seat. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 22 hours ago, 46 woodie said: I think the type of person you are looking for to purchase your car, is a rather large person with his shirt opened to his belly button, hairy chest, with gold chains and a fat cigar in his mouth. OK, OK..... I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The car has appeal to a certain group. If it was priced the same as cosmetic surgery, silicone, skin tightening, and dye for the significant other, I'd take the car, ride alone, and put the trophy from the hairy chest contest in the passenger seat. sounds like some of the "cheap surgery" around Philly you end up with a "surprise face".................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Maybe a background change and full side view photo would help garner a grossly excessive profit. Edited June 26, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, mike6024 said: It belongs in Las Vegas, but wouldn't be out of place in Palm Springs either. A southern California real estate couple. Unbuttoned shirt with hairy chest and matching leatherette cleavage. Parked at the Ontario airport. Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Or this couple could fit right into that vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 In reference to another, earlier discussion I was involved with here, just like any other fake/replica/tribute/etc, this vehicle demonstrates how even if it’s attempting to look like 1930s M-B, doesn’t mean it is one nor should it be called as such. Topic vehicle appears to be something a Compton Street Hustler, Las Vegas Stage Performer or newly minted “any town” Professional Sports Hero types would proudly cruise in, but I can’t imagine any self-respecting antique/classic/vintage car guy or gal being caught dead in it. How seriously can one take a person showing up wearing a fake Rolex, riding in the topic vehicle or ... ...one of these (copyright of owner/photographer) ? (Hint, despite the attempted appearance and badging, I believe the pictured “thing” is not one of those classic Italian-made sports cars, not even if some government agency would be willing title it as such.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Brooks Stevens, Jr., and Sr. Exner started that stuff with Esquire magazine as co-conspirator. I will joke about them, but I have always liked the majority of the spawn. My '64 Riviera is a Bentley knock off by Bill Mitchel, and the Rolex looking watch says Croton on the face and has a Cadillac crest and laurel leaf. It was a perk for some '60's Caddy salesman. Interesting comments, being an ex-sailor I'm going to have to sort out that self respect thing, could be self conscious. But one thing is for sure, I wouldn't have remembered that real estate agent from Diamond Bar if I hadn't been just a little intrigued. That was in the mid-1990's! Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Must admit the "inline 8" has me curious. Thought the 1954 Pontiac & Packard were the last in the US. OTOH there were lotsa of straight 6s, some interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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