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.
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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.
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
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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).
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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.
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Last I heard through the grapevine, which could be old news now, is that an offer of $8K was rejected.
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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.
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Is it really that much worse than this one, that sold for almost $20k?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-DeLorea...p2047675.l2557
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
http://www.will-to-live.org
No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
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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.
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Originally Posted by Ras12
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.
Sept. 81, auto, black interior
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