Project Cars--You Get to Vote on "Hold 'em or Fold 'em"

fintail

The BaT tax is real

I haven't seen one of these so expensive since around 2007. I paid that much for one in 2006 as a better optioned 25K mile car.

Mr_Shiftright

Well for that money it would literally have to be indistinguishable from brand new, under a microscope. If it's driven daily, then half that would be plenty.

fintail

Yeah, normal properly maintained lowish mileage ones are usually in the mid teens. Of course, you can get a beater for 5K, but I wouldn't recommend it. However, these are known to be solid cars if maintained, much less troublesome than some later AMGs.

gsemike

Facebook Marketplace Near Me

Have been looking around these listings. Might be a better place than Craigs

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/751036658623074/ Buick Skyhawk T Type. How is this for a unicorn no one could care about

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2300023230286832/ Malibu panel. Could be pretty cool once it's done

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/427162297855105/ Starsky & Hutch car

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/392665134651212/ Cost of bodywork is probably prohibitive, but I love these cars

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/199277927395801/ This looks like a cool driver for not much money

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2632578110092247/ If you really want a Gremlin, this is for you

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406453400185223/ This looks like a nice clean driver

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549439525573807/ This could be cool for a hot rod build

texases

What's a reasonable price for that '77 Cutlass? $8,000 seems kind of steep.

qbrozen

boooo... no facebook links work for a guy not on facebook.

texases

? I'm not on fb, they work for me.

qbrozen

Really? Huh. Every link gives me this:
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qbrozen

scratch that. apparently a Chrome thing. Plugged them into IE and they work. Go figure.

texases

Good. Me, I'm using Chrome, so who knows?????

ab348

Man, that '77 Cutlass looks pristine. $8K might be a bit high but if it is as good as the pics make it look you would be hard-pressed to find one nicer than that for that kind of money.

The Skyhawk is baffling. Such low miles on such a pedestrian car. I'd guess mechanical parts wouldn't be a problem but not sure why anyone would want it.

The Fury III is great. Would probably run forever.

gsemike

ab348 said:

Man, that '77 Cutlass looks pristine. $8K might be a bit high but if it is as good as the pics make it look you would be hard-pressed to find one nicer than that for that kind of money.

The Skyhawk is baffling. Such low miles on such a pedestrian car. I'd guess mechanical parts wouldn't be a problem but not sure why anyone would want it.

The Fury III is great. Would probably run forever.

If the Fury had even a 318, I would be all over it. Slant 6 not enough fun there for me

tjc78

Anyone notice the Cutlass has a PA plate on the rear and a Jersey one on the front? Odd.

berri

Maybe house on one state side and garage on the other

omarman

Columbus CL search for "restored" turns up this 1914 Locomobile M48 up for grabs at $375000. Interesting history.

Partial write up on the Antique Auto Magazine site:
"Wayne purchased his Locomobile in 1978, but at some time in its life it had been converted to a wrecker. Fortunately, whoever did the conversion was careful not to discard too much of the original body while adding a boom. Even so, it has taken Wayne 33 years to complete its restoration, taking photos and measurements from the half-dozen or so remaining cars like it."

stickguy

always amazed when something like that comes up on CL.

stickguy

tjc78 said:

Anyone notice the Cutlass has a PA plate on the rear and a Jersey one on the front? Odd.

since PA is a rear plate only state, you see all kind of weird stuff on the front. Some plates that look real close to actual state plates, but aren't.

ab348

omarman said:

Columbus CL search for "restored" turns up this 1914 Locomobile M48 up for grabs at $375000. Interesting history.

Interesting and the pics look nice, but I have to think that price is going to be very hard to get.

fintail

Never figured out the logic of putting something like that on CL either, and now ads aren't free.

Top of the line brass cars command big bucks, but that has to be optimistic. If it was 5-10 years older and a senior model (not sure if this is), it might get closer.

stickguy

CL ads cost money now? Really? Well, technically dealer ads do already, but only about 5% max of dealers don't past as an owner!

fintail

Yep, started Monday

sda

That may be a positive and discourage some of the opportunists.

omarman

Long time ago I had a neighbor who owned an 1899 steam-powered Locomobile and participated in the 1959 London to Brighton run (not race) which was/is an annual celebration for passing the Locomotives on Highways Act of 1896. My neighobor's little steam buggy was a far cry from the big ICE Locomobile examples like the one I saw on CL. Like everyone else I'm wondering what it's doing there.

Mr_Shiftright

Looking it up in my Locomobile Price Guide (just kidding) -- I agree, the price is way too optimistic for this body style. They were a very high quality car, but you could get a Locomobile Speedster for less than that, and the Speedster is infinitely more desirable.

I'd say....maybe.....160K--180K at best. Seller is going to be buying a lot of birthday cakes for that car.

stickguy

yeah, that is going to cut way the heck down on how many ads are posed at least. Nice that the dealers will finally have to pay even if they pretend to be owners. But I bet a lot of actual owners (the kind of ads I want to see out there) will just move to alternate free methods (like facebook).

Mr_Shiftright

I like Facebook for selling cars. I sold my Mini and my friend's Boxster pretty fast on FB, after piddling action on CL.

fintail

CL in my area was so full of obvious scams, I can see why they did this. The real estate section is still full of obvious scams. FB is real competition now, I've found a few bargains (non-car) there myself.

tjc78

$5.00 is still much cheaper than most other places and will weed out some of the crap

gsemike

sda said:

That may be a positive and discourage some of the opportunists.

I agree. You see so many ads from curbstoners over and over, moving the price around by $50. Hopefully less clutter

gsemike

Mr_Shiftright said:

I like Facebook for selling cars. I sold my Mini and my friend's Boxster pretty fast on FB, after piddling action on CL.

gsemike

Mr_Shiftright said:

I like Facebook for selling cars. I sold my Mini and my friend's Boxster pretty fast on FB, after piddling action on CL.

I don't sell too often, but last time I did, I sold my car in 10 minutes on Craigs. It was almost funny how quickly the guy called about it and agreed to buy it over the phone

stickguy

gsemike said:

sda said:

That may be a positive and discourage some of the opportunists.

I agree. You see so many ads from curbstoners over and over, moving the price around by $50. Hopefully less clutter

I wonder if you pay to update an existing ad (do an edit)? That’s usually just to move it back to the top. I hated having to do that.

berri

I dunno. Now the crooks can even make excellent fake certified checks and vehicle titles to go along with counterfeit currency. Throw in armed robberies and I'm kind of leery. I know most transactions are legitimate, but it only takes one to set you back for quite awhile financially.

gsemike

berri said:

I dunno. Now the crooks can even make excellent fake certified checks and vehicle titles to go along with counterfeit currency. Throw in armed robberies and I'm kind of leery. I know most transactions are legitimate, but it only takes one to set you back for quite awhile financially.

A guy I knew from HS got arrested for selling cars without titles and then never delivering them and selling the same car over and over. He was shady AF even back then. Who pays for a car in cash, on the promise that the seller will drop if off in a couple of days?

qbrozen

gsemike said:

A guy I knew from HS got arrested for selling cars without titles and then never delivering them and selling the same car over and over. He was shady AF even back then. Who pays for a car in cash, on the promise that the seller will drop if off in a couple of days?

sounds familiar. Was his name Robert Gomez?

tjc78

My 04 Grand Marquis was gone in just a few days on CL. I really think a good car at a reasonable price almost always goes quickly on CL.

The first person that looked at my car bought it.

fintail

I helped my internet unskilled uncle sell his 98-99 (I forget) LeSabre on CL a couple years back. Miled up a little but maintained, sold in a couple days to the first looker.

stickguy

Some of mine sold quicker. Over $10k, takes longer. Fastest was my integra. Could have sold that 5 times the first day I think.

Mr_Shiftright

Yeah, I can see why CL would be best for some types of cars. Miled-up old Boxsters and Minis aren't exactly in high demand.

fintail

Quick browse of CL "by owner":

Could be a good deal for someone

Same here, same year

Woody

Studey

Rare bodystyle these days, optimistic price

One owner

Time capsule - not sure if I want to go back

Fancy K-car, fancy price

texases

A 440 in a Dart? Yikes! A 318 or 340 would probably be more fun, day to day.

tjc78

I'd rock the 88 Town Car. That sounds like a good deal. Loaded up too.

stickguy

I’ll take he CRX please.

tjc78

stickguy said:

I’ll take he CRX please.

It is in good shape for 33 years old and 180K. I bet he gets the $4,000 or close to it

Mr_Shiftright

'62 Dart--he needs to tidy it up a bit if he wants that kind of money for it.

'86 Honda CRX -- seems like it's worth that if it's what he says it is. Still, somewhat of a premium price.

stickguy

well, maybe, but I believe in the "they aren't making any more of them" theory. So if it is one of the rare nice, unmolested ones, and you want it, paying a little bit extra is better than not getting one at all.

fintail

I think the CRX is fine if you are into it. A better deal than trying to fix up a $1500 neglected car. And that one ticks all the boxes - Si, good colors, best location (low chance of rust or sun damage), maintained with recent work, longterm ownership. Seems to me that's how you want to find one.

tjc78

Just realized that the CRX needs A/C work. It just became a $5,000 car. Steep

fintail

I think the Town Car is the bargain there, if it is as claimed. I notice the original window sticker lists delivery to a local dealer, a good sign.

tjc78

Yes, it is a deal.  I’ve seen them in similar condition go for more.