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clenet
07-16-2015, 05:40 PM
The estate of Dick Stride in Vermont is going to be auctioned on Saturday July 18th. Contact Uriah Wallace auctioneer for details 802-333-4386 you can see pictures on his web site.

clenet
07-20-2015, 01:31 PM
To update the auction. The car did not sell at the auction. Knowone at the auction was interested....not one bid. So the car is still for sale you can call the owner Tabor Stride at 802-433-1592.

Rich_NYS
07-20-2015, 06:28 PM
It's a non-runner, and based on the pics of that estate it appears possible it was stored on a dirt floor.

I was going to check it out in person but had to work so I couldn't make it to the auction...were you there? How did it look underneath?

Stainless
07-20-2015, 06:52 PM
Pictures:

http://www.uriahwallace.com/auctionPhotos.php

clenet
07-20-2015, 07:36 PM
It's a non-runner, and based on the pics of that estate it appears possible it was stored on a dirt floor.

I was going to check it out in person but had to work so I couldn't make it to the auction...were you there? How did it look underneath?

Yes, the car was in a dirt floor garage and has not been on the road since 1996. I understand its a little rough in the undercarrage department. The owner told me they did put a battery in it and the engine is free. It needs a lot of work no matter how you look at it.

Ras12
07-20-2015, 09:49 PM
I was told they are looking to get $15,000 for the car.

Rich_NYS
07-20-2015, 10:56 PM
The car did not sell at the auction. Knowone at the auction was interested....not one bid.




I was told they are looking to get $15,000 for the car.


Sounds like they'll be looking for a while....

DannonWeb
07-21-2015, 11:15 AM
Here are several more photos from the seller:
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bxtech
07-21-2015, 03:27 PM
Wow, if they're looking for that much.......they could've at least made it look a little better for the pics. Washed/scrubbed the car better, pressure wash the engine compartment, pressure wash the wheels and tires, put air in the tires, clean the interior and carpets and maybe even have it completely detailed. Overall the car looks decent and complete. I think the car would show very well with a good cleaning imo.

Mark D
07-21-2015, 05:27 PM
Why a seller would ever send out pictures of any car in that state completely baffles me. They could have spent 5 minutes with a vacuum and thrown a bucket of water on the car and it would have made a big difference. At least push it onto pavement so there aren't still weeds shown growing up underneath it. With a good detailing and that car might actually look like it's worth 15k.

From the buyer's perspective seeing the car in that state gives an accurate picture of where the car has been stored, but it also requires a good imagination to see what the car could look like without the layers of dirt.

Dangermouse
07-22-2015, 08:22 AM
It seems to be the trend with classics, to leave that layer of dust and grime on it, to underline the "barn-find" patina. In some quarters, people will pay more for originality over restored.

VIP1
07-22-2015, 09:21 PM
I didn't see this until now. I'm not too far from there. I might have gone to see it (and possibly bid, but not at $15k looking like that - like others said, they should have at least washed it for sale).

Morpheus
07-23-2015, 12:35 AM
This one needs a complete restoration by the way it looks. I can only imagine what kind of shape that frame is in. They will be lucky to get 8 or 9k for it.

DannonWeb
07-23-2015, 11:19 AM
Last I heard through the grapevine, which could be old news now, is that an offer of $8K was rejected.

Justin51982
07-23-2015, 12:38 PM
Sometimes people just have a false idea of what they think things are worth....They will sit on it for a long time and eventually an offer in the $9k-$10k range will come in and they'll take it just to move it.

Dangermouse
07-23-2015, 01:01 PM
Is it really that much worse than this one, that sold for almost $20k?

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/ODYAAOSwstxVXOzg/$_12.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-DeLorean-/301639654906?viewitem=&item=301639654906&forcerRptr=true&nma=true&si=X2mKdeWYJvDw3QHembaPNSKsaU4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Andrew
07-23-2015, 01:17 PM
If the frame can be salvaged I would place that car in the $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 range. If the frame is beyond repair, I would assess it significantly lower.

Assuming the frame is good, this car is be a good candidate for a carb conversion. With $2,500 to $3,500 in parts and about 100-200 hours of labor (including the replacement of the entire fuel system, all brake hoses and master cylinder, caliper kits, clutch hydraulics, coolant hoses and newer tires) it could be a decent driver. Plus a good chuck of the money can be recouped by selling used K-Jet cores parts.

Jonathan
07-23-2015, 01:47 PM
I was told they are looking to get $15,000 for the car.


Sounds like they'll be looking for a while....

The seller may get just what they wish... if he waits long enough, it will be worth $15,000. And at the same time a loaf of bread will be $40, lunch at Mickey D's will be $85 and tickets to a ballgame will be $1,000 (or did that one already happen?).

I'd be curious what they wanted for the other crap (sorry... things) shown in those photos. What's a beat-up old rusty boat go for these days? I have seen examples of some of those "for auction" items in better condition at the dump.