Leif in Calif Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) Steve McQueen's '70 911 sold for about $1.2 million over a typical price, but that car was in a movie and had it's original specifications were carefully preserved. The first thing I would wonder about this car is: Is this THAT Steve McQueen? He died in November of 1980 in Mexico. This car is in the L.A. area but the ad is in Las Vegas...seems right because you'd really be taking a chance.... https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/cypress-1948-oldsmobile-98-steve/7719068181.html yes its steve mcqueens 1948 olds 98 2door club sedan. straight 8 4speed hydro.65,000org miles.i bought it in the70s..all org but changed to 12 volts..took off trim to paint..recromed bumpers and grill.near new tires,brakes,radio,wipers, lites all work.try to run it twice a mo. seats door panels.in one of my bedrooms like new..car will need paint, and install new chrome. at age 80 and in bad health won,t be able to finish...looking for cash please no games...yes i have org steve mcqueen pink slip..$60,000. ....runs, drives like a new car......have skirts and rocker chrome strips.. email: 217bcf338b593bc2838704c9c9dc6068@sale.craigslist.org Edited April 12 by Leif in Calif price change (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Love the style of this car. Sure would be a beauty when finished, but it is not. Much was said in a previous post relating to the value that is added to a car that was previously owned by a celebrity. I have been a big fan of Steve McQueen, but I believe that many folks out there do not know who he was. The ultimate car guy starring in Bullitt and a race car driver that is well known. If anyone is unfamiliar with him I would encourage them to do a search of all his accomplishments on Wikipedia. GLWTS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1965 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Looks totally neglected, but drives like new. Of course! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 If this was just another old car sitting in Joe Blow's garage down the street or over on the other side of town and had no Steve McQueen connection, it would be maybe a $6K-$8K car. I can't see paying an extra $50K for it just for the provenance. Hey, the car's already in Vegas, try getting Rick Harrison from the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop to come over and take a look at it. Or maybe they tried that already. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Is this like John Voight's car on Seinfeld? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Celebrity status means nothing to me.How many asses have been in the cars we all own,that could have been famous? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 There are guys out there who carry cheap guitars around to concerts, somehow get backstage, and get them autographed by rock stars in hopes of selling for big dollars. More often than not, they are disappointed when that $300 guitar doesn't fetch $2000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Celebrity ownership means little most of the to me. However Steve McQueen stuff does seem to get a premium, at least in the motorcycle world. I would have to have a bit more proof of ownership than a photocopied titled. May very well have been owned by him but needs a bit more provenance to have value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Not a fan of this famous old ownership BS. If the was a driver in decent and drivable condition then maybe you could get a premium on the price; but this one is not that. It's another old car with a fledgling star owner in it's past! Edited February 21 by deac (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 You pay $60k and get maybe $15k of car and $45k of celebrity provenance. I guess for some people it's worth it and for others it isn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Here's the new CL ad...seems like reality is setting in.... https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/cypress-1948-oldsmobile-silhouette/7736318373.html Offered to the first take. Please visit the ebay listing for more information. Willing to sale to an offer today! email: 9c05d755a23d358f92c99fc029f4acdb@sale.craigslist.org https://www.ebay.com/itm/156156111251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Steve Who? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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