Guest Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 only $70K, take a look.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...p;category=6144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Man, talk about not being in touch with the value of your stuff. He says that it is one of 6 known (doubt it) and <span style="font-style: italic"> <span style="font-weight: bold">the only one with a street rod conversion!</span></span> Wow, that must make it worth five times its actual value!This always annoys me, and I'm always tempted to E-mail the guy and ask him what he's thinking. Just because Boyd's rods sell for big dollars, that doesn't make every old rod worth that much. This guy will be lucky to get $10-15,000 for that thing. It looks like it is fairly well built, but it certainly isn't anything special with a small-block Chevy (carbureted no less!), a 3-speed automatic, and only front disk brakes. And why is every 4-door sedan from the 20s or 30s labeled as an Al Capone/Gangster "getaway" car, as if that was a unique feature? What else would they have driven? A horse-drawn buggy?Good luck with the auction, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our51super Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 This must be the same guy that wanted $8900 for that 4dr '48.So our '51 must be worth about 3-4 million according to this guy's classic car value guide .... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyesac Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Well, maybe it's $60G's for the Barnum & Bailey "circus ready" paint job! Mow there's an early 80's Riv in the background that looks a little interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Dear Matt,Agree with you 100%,how exotic,CHROMED small block,what a sh--box,from one end to the other JUNK,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70 Electra Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 It's ironic....the seller's ebay name is "hawkeyez", but based on the appearance of his car, and his distorted idea of prices, his ebay name should be "blind as a bat". <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 That Rod's!?? only worth about $16-17000. I fear diappointment in the owner's future. In this instance, the car would be worth more as an antique. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 This is not surprising and reminds me of the guy who was asking 35K for a '28 Falcon-Knight sedan on account of it's "rarity", while at the time there were 2 others for sale at under 8K.Are these hooples really out of touch with the world or just testing P.T.Barnum's theorem with ferret-eyed glee????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Yowza, yowza. kids...Looks like the old Maestro here is richer than Ted Turner!At these potential prices, my collection of over 20 "old green four-door sedans" must be worth at least a "million-billion dawlers" (with apologies to Mike Meyers & Dr. Evil!). <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />Now if only could find 20 rich fools, er, I mean "prospects".........I could retire AND buy that Locomobile 48 I've always craved !I worry for "Hawkeye's" family; what will become of THEM when this Buick doesn't fetch it's asking price, and Mr. Hawkeye cracks from the strain of reality and has to be taken away to the pest house? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />I'll bet he has receipts for that 70 grand that he's spent on it too ! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />Wonder if it comes with a case of snake-bite remedy ? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />I think Al Capone would've been more of a Cadillac or Packard man anyway.... now the police who were chasing him might've been driving Buicks, if all those Warner Bros. "crime dramas" are to be believed....I didn't know that Fisher was building all-steel bodies in 1929...the Fisher Body on Dad's '30 Chevy is still a wooden fruit crate....my 1932 Fisher Body Manual still shows all-composite bodies.....And my friends (all two of them!)wonder why I despise E-bay...."Attention old car shoppers: we now have a blue-light special going on in Bay #2 of De Soto Frank's Garage - a choice unrestored (did we say Green?) '63 Mercedes 220Sb Sedan (did we mention it's a 4 dr?) - for the low, low price of only $50,000!...."The saddest part of this story would be if "Hawkeye's" car fetched over $30k (Yes, I'm trying to be generous, and besides, folks drop that much every day on a new piece of ______)."one man's 'rod is another man's ....?....."Good day to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Not to mention that the pics are crappy, the car is f-ugly, and what's with the covers over the headlights? He has no sense of scale. The tires are way too big for that car. Oh wait, it has custom licence plates, "durable Synthetic Upholstery" (or is it "CUSTOM APOLSTERY & APOLSTERED DOOR PANELS") sounds sexy! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> But aftermarket AC, for $70k I want the original AC! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Where do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 There, that's better!I'll start the bidding for that at $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 You mean, you'll let Hawkeye pay YOU $500 to take it away and give it a decent burial.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Dear DeSota Frank,Can not bury anything like this,gotta keep it around so future generations do not make the same MISTAKES!!!!!!,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 I think Amphicar ought to make a bid of, say 20k of so if the guy will give it a swim test. If it floats, it may be worthwhile - if it sinks the problem is moot. Any bettors on sink or swim? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hey Amphicar! There is a guy on the HCCA portion of this forum wanting to trade an Amphicar for a brass car project. Or is that you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 We started in this hobby in 1968. First car we bought was a 1929 Cadillac, from a barn no less! It was missing the front bumper, we advertised in Hemmings. Got a letter from an old gentleman who had been a cop in Chicago during the Capone era. Long letter talking about how the Chicago Police drove 1929 Cadillacs as pursuit cars. He bought one of the retired cars, had long since scrapped it but still had the front bumper which he insisted we take for just the cost of the freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Amphicar! There is a guy on the HCCA portion of this forum wanting to trade an Amphicar for a brass car project. Or is that you ? </div></div> Not me! I love the brass era cars, but I don't own one. They may be a bit too complicated to make hand controls for very easily. I have contacted him about selling it out right.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think Amphicar ought to make a bid of, say 20k of so if the guy will give it a swim test. If it floats, it may be worthwhile - if it sinks the problem is moot. Any bettors on sink or swim? </div></div> I have seen some pretty odd things made to float! A early Mini Cooper, VW (old and new), School bus, Lamborghini Countach (replicar), Chevy Geo , dirt bike , 23' Motorhome, Jeep ("Half Safe"), another Jeep and a milk tanker made into a way cool amphibious truck that circled the world (The " Orbiter "). So you just never know! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />If I had that car I would use a better choice of colors, smaller tires and wheels that would look better for the body style and install some better upholstery (or was it "apolstery"? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Driving to view some auction cars this morning, passed a well known eyesore - a whole bunch of rotting cars (lots of Corvairs) along side Hwy 69 here in Alabama. Much to our surprize there was an Amphicar outside the shop. Stopped on the way back. The sad thing looked like it was being painted with a cheap spray can. The bottom had holes big enough to stick you head through. Figured that even covered in a car port, if it rained, this thing would sink!! Noone was around so don't know what they intend to do with poor beast. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leadfoot Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />"COULD HAVE BEEN AL CAPONE'S GETAWAY CAR"<img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />The whole e-bay ad looks like it was written by Jay Leno's joke writers. The unfortunate distruction of a stately sedan is the poster child for the anti class 37 crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Sorry Leadfoot, but class 37 was for authenicated "hot rods", not run of the mill "street rods". There's a big difference. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leadfoot Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Wayne -I understand exactly what class 37 was supposed to be (well, as much as anyone can given the misinformation leading up to the cancellation). Never-the-less, this unfortunate Buick e-bay auction reinforces the bad reputation of rodding and customizing with those who don't think that antique cars should be converted or modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 You're right Leadfoot. Everything's money related nowadays. Who ever pays the most money determines who ends up carrying it home. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Just watched "Dream Car Garage" on the Speed Channel, some guy claims a red (only one built in 1969)Camero with a big block is worth $250,000.00! Couldn't help but wonder if he's related to this Buick guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Bob,What do you think that Camaro cost in 1969.My guess is 7000.00 tops,and that is with the ZL1 option[aluminum block and heads].I wonder what he would take?diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Boy, I'm sure glad I ate dinner before I saw the pics of that monstosity! It reminds me of something Herman Munster drove. All it needs is the elevated seat on the roof! Yikes! The bidding on that will end up like a 'dot com' stock price in short order. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 You guys are being too hard on ole' hawkeye, I mean the car does have it's original crystal vases after all and the interior hardware has been brass plated, plus it's a '29, the lovely and stylish "pregnant elephant" as they were called at the time. Surely you cannot put an arbitrary price on the product of a fellow's devotion,labor and skill? Where would the hobby be without folks this this????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Carleton, within the multitude of previous posts lie your answer <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Precisely........... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 GOD IS SHINNING DOWN ON YOU, AN HAS HEARD YOUR DEEP WELL MEANING PRAYERS..... THE PRICE HAS DROPPED TO $25K !GO GET YOUR CHECK BOOKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I wonder if the owners of Barnum & Bailey search e-bay, gosh they got 2 days to bid on this relic. It would be the perfect vehicle for their circus clown to drive chasing the elephants around in circles. All it needs is the big squeeze horn on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Yeah, plus spring loaded doors and fenders that fly off when the car hits something, gotta remove the original crystal vases though and cover the apolstery........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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