Gerald_d Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Hi GuysCape Town, South Africa calling.....Found an OLD air horn in my grandfather's garage. Pictures here:http://www.scapenotes.com/notes/messages/129/2518.htmlI am sure this horn will be valuable to somebody. Any suggestions of how to get ot to the right "somebody"?Geraldairhorn@scapenotes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crabby Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 The horn's got the right clip-held bezel but is lacking the screen which was soldered to the aforementioned bezel.Pretty damn complete even without the tube and bulb.Find someone to put it on Ebay and I'll eat my chapeau if it doesn't go for at least 450-600 US dollars.Anyone out there agree? Bob, Chris, Larry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald_d Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi again:Forgot to mention the first time that the horn still works perfectly - that is when I blow into the bottom end, the right sort of PPPAAAAAAARRRRPPPP comes out the top. And you did see the small dents in the bottom? All the bestGerald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 WOW! Can you emagine the car that was once attached to? If you put it on eBay be sure to put "Brass" and "Pre 1915" in the title to attract the most attention. The photos will do the selling for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Gerald...sell it to the guy you talked to in Illinois. It will get a great home and would be appreciated! You can trust him as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald_d Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 I talked to a guy in Illinois? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Excuse me...he said he emailed you! Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crabby Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 The guy in Illinois? would he be in Northbrook? How much did he offer you?Inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald_d Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 Hi Steve & CarletonThere have been a couple of mails, but (with one exception) they don't give locations. Nor do they make price offers - believe me, this enquiring mind would like to know as well.I am not a dealer and it practically impossible for me to determine a fair price. I could walk around the antique shops here in Cape Town and maybe get 1000 Rands ($150) for it, probably from guys doing marine and musical brassware, but that is not where the horn belongs.Why do I have this dream that there is a car out there that needs this horn - rather this than screwed to a bar counter. All the bestGerald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 eBay is your best bet if you want to turn it over for the most money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crabby Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Exactly my point Bob.Gerald, put it up on ebay and let the market decide,it's a very rare and valuable item even though it seems somewhat beat.There are plenty of people who will try to lowball you or bluff you into giving them a favorable price so they can make good on it, don't listen to them.If you need advice on how to describe it in an ad Bob and I have much experience with ebay and would be glad to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald_d Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Havn't had any eager offers. It looks like the potential buyers are put off by my location. Think that I'll wait a few more years until something like e-bay reaches our part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 eBay is worldwide as I type this. If you an ship it you can sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Gerald, I will leave you a private email to contact the gentleman in Illinois (who is DEFINITELY not in Northbrook! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />..know who you are thinking of). He is a serious buyer and will put the horn to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHAPPY123 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 HI I AM IN THE UK AND I HAVE THE DRIVE MOTOR FOR THE EARLY BRASS CAR HORN MADE BY L'AUTOVOX. IT IS BELT DRIVEN OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN A BUTTON IS P-RESSED IT ALLOWS AIR TO TRAVEL TO THE HORN THUS NOT NEEDING THE BULB ON THE END OF THE HORN. SO IF YOU GET A BUYER FOR YOUR HORN BE SURE TO TELL THEM ABOUT ME. THANKS BOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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