Smartin Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 There are some cars that never seem to leave my 49-72 Buick eBay listing searches....this seems to regenerate every week, and I really think it's been on there for a couple years. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-Buick-Riviera/164744227252?hash=item265b8569b4:g:qHgAAOSw4E5ehE11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 There are several dealers on eBay, like this seller, that seem to always have the same vehicles listed over and over again. I wonder how they make any money if they aren’t selling anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 I think it's just the ones that WON'T sell that you see all the time. Whether they're rotten (not literally) or overpriced...for sale forever. It's like the red 72 Stage1 that started out at like $300k two years ago...and now it's $109K. Still sitting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Yeah, there are a few that seem to always have the same listings over and over. Must be selling other things in other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Eldridge Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 This outfit Gateway Classic Cars , Has several warehouses "Showrooms" throughout the country. I have been to their Tampa Bay Florida location and the warehouse must of had at least 100 cars in the one building, and they had 3. Most are drivers, and overpriced indeed. They do a great job in the photo shoots, and in reality the cars in most cases do not even come close to the photo-shopped photos in the ads. Most of the cars have been in the warehouse for years. None I looked at, started even with a jump box. Old batteries and old gas galore. No climate control in Florida. The gent I chatted with was honest and he has never sold a car from there. He also works elsewhere. I was a serious cash buyer, that I brought with me and showed him, I was serious about 6 different Buicks. There where no negotiations. It is amazing that all these folks think old cars are valued at $25 grand. My 37 special I bought on e-bay was listed just under a year with a $13,000 asking price, and $10,000 reserve. I finally convinced the seller to sell for the opening of $5200. Good Luck on your search. It took me years. Thanks ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Smartin said: There are some cars that never seem to leave my 49-72 Buick eBay listing searches....this seems to regenerate every week, and I really think it's been on there for a couple years. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-Buick-Riviera/164744227252?hash=item265b8569b4:g:qHgAAOSw4E5ehE11 Wonder where the idea for that interior came from....????? Added in edit: Please google "Buick GSX Prototype" and note the interior in that car which is just as Buick designed it, contrary to the 1950 shown above. Edited March 7, 2021 by Brad Conley (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 There certainly will be a limited field of buyers for something that custom specific especially in such a bland non standout color. Well it stands out, just not in a good way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 4:10 PM, Daniel Eldridge said: This outfit Gateway Classic Cars , Has several warehouses "Showrooms" throughout the country. I have been to their Tampa Bay Florida location and the warehouse must of had at least 100 cars in the one building, and they had 3. Most are drivers, and overpriced indeed. They do a great job in the photo shoots, and in reality the cars in most cases do not even come close to the photo-shopped photos in the ads. Most of the cars have been in the warehouse for years. None I looked at, started even with a jump box. Old batteries and old gas galore. No climate control in Florida. The gent I chatted with was honest and he has never sold a car from there. He also works elsewhere. I was a serious cash buyer, that I brought with me and showed him, I was serious about 6 different Buicks. There where no negotiations. It is amazing that all these folks think old cars are valued at $25 grand. My 37 special I bought on e-bay was listed just under a year with a $13,000 asking price, and $10,000 reserve. I finally convinced the seller to sell for the opening of $5200. Good Luck on your search. It took me years. Thanks ED They have a location very near me. I haven't been to their showroom, but I've seen a few of their cars while at a shop nearby that does work for them if some minor repairs are needed. The ones I saw were very nice cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Y-JobFan said: There certainly will be a limited field of buyers for something that custom specific especially in such a bland non standout color. Well it stands out, just not in a good way Well, thanks I guess. Photo below is my car, the factory built GSX Prototype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Brad Conley said: Well, thanks I guess. Photo below is my car, the factory built GSX Prototype. I was referring to the outside, I am well aware of your beauty . The outside of that 50 is so bland and uninspiring I would never have looked into it. It also says a lot about the build when they copy a famous interior instead of coming up with something new and different. Edited March 10, 2021 by Y-JobFan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 It's so hard to read meaning into a post via the internet. I'm sorry if I came off too strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ChevyFrank Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 5:10 PM, Daniel Eldridge said: This outfit Gateway Classic Cars , Has several warehouses "Showrooms" throughout the country. I have been to their Tampa Bay Florida location and the warehouse must of had at least 100 cars in the one building, and they had 3. Most are drivers, and overpriced indeed. They do a great job in the photo shoots, and in reality the cars in most cases do not even come close to the photo-shopped photos in the ads. Most of the cars have been in the warehouse for years. None I looked at, started even with a jump box. Old batteries and old gas galore. No climate control in Florida. The gent I chatted with was honest and he has never sold a car from there. He also works elsewhere. I was a serious cash buyer, that I brought with me and showed him, I was serious about 6 different Buicks. There where no negotiations. It is amazing that all these folks think old cars are valued at $25 grand. My 37 special I bought on e-bay was listed just under a year with a $13,000 asking price, and $10,000 reserve. I finally convinced the seller to sell for the opening of $5200. Good Luck on your search. It took me years. Thanks ED Gateway Classics original location was Fairmont City, IL in an old Venture store building next to I-70, almost in view of the Gateway Arch. Been there several times before they moved to their new location. At that time everything was on consignment. My best friend sold a sharp 32 Ford 3W Coupe Street Rod there back in 06-07. As with any used car dealer, a buyer must do their own due diligence. Caveat Emptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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