I blame this on the pickers.

[10drum]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122377608523...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Am I missing something? I don't care if the paint is original, I'd have a hard time paying over $5K for this truck.

The pickers has made people think junk has value. Junk does have value, it's value is priced per pound.

[davepl]

Well it's got 11 bids so that's actual demand, but I can't believe it hasn't hit it's reserve. Nothing incredibly special about this truck that I'm missing, is there? 85K one owner is nice and all, but it's been used hard.

If it were a special truck it'd be a great candidate for a restoration and if it had a big block I'd give you $8K for it, but it doesn't.

While I never ***** and moan about what other people pay, I don't claim to understand it in this case. But that's OK, I'm not buying.

One thing: "You cannot replace how an original unmolested truck drives. "

That's almost true. My restored truck drives like new. But I've driven a lot of 'restored' and repaired vehicles that were abominations to drive, so there's some truth to this. If I were heading out cross-country I'd rather do it in most people's old cars than most people's fresh restorations! But mine sorted out nicely so it can be done...

[specialtyretail]

It has been for sale a few times on there.

[weq92f]

The truck looks good, but the price is inflated. Have a look at the bidder list. My bet is that y***e(3) is shill bidding ( 80% of his total eBay activity has been on this one listing ). Nobody can prove it true or false though.

This will likely be one of those you see relisted after completion of the auction, even if reserve was met and the auction should have concluded with a sale.

They'll say the winning bidder didn't pay up.

-klb

[James the III]

Originally Posted by 10drum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122377608523...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Am I missing something? I don't care if the paint is original, I'd have a hard time paying over $5K for this truck.

The pickers has made people think junk has value. Junk does have value, it's value is priced per pound.

It's original..
people pay good money for that..
it's at a dealership = extra added on as far as price..
Members here sell clean used door shells for 800.oo each.
I'm sure they'll get their price..
It's also a good way to place a cheap ad for the dealership..
a person see's this and then welp. lets see what else they got..
That ebay ad fee, is gold in marketing.. How many eyeballs you think they got on other vehicle they have with this one listing??
Yup ,you're missing something.. Same reason ford dealers put 50k mark up on GT40's and 5-10k on Shelby's.. It gets traffic, and if someone decides to pay it, all the better.
You said pickers, so I was thinking a rusty, pantina pos..

[bs46488]

I agree with all the points here.

Sure the pickers are messing with the prices. The TV shows are also messing with things. (Same thing with real estate flippers)

But as pointed out...11 people already bid on the truck, so there are certainly people interested.

[FirstOwner69]

11 bids BUT only 4 bidders.

[James the III]

Originally Posted by bs46488

I agree with all the points here.

Sure the pickers are messing with the prices. The TV shows are also messing with things. (Same thing with real estate flippers)

But as pointed out...11 people already bid on the truck, so there are certainly people interested.

I think the bids of 16k and reserve not met, is more from b/j and other auctions than any picker show..
or flipper show..

The fact that b/j had tons of 67-72 trucks cross and go for 25k+ shows where the problem is originating from..

[custom10nut]

It's a nice truck. Not $16K nice, but it is nice the guy's been watching too many auction shows. Someone needs to tell him all the tie down rings, beat up bed, and thrashed seat, and "custom arm rest on the passenger side, make worth a little less than his asking price. And wouldn't the oars rests be red, to match the rest of the interior? I would venture to say it has been repainted, since the outside doesn't come close to matching the bed. My .02

[67ChevyRedneck]

It's been posted for sale multiple times. Not sure if this is the new owner trying to flip it again, or the same guy relisting it.

The truck has quite a few issues. One big one that jumps out to me is how crooked the front bumper is. Is that from frame damage or are the mounts just completely toast.

[specialtyretail]

Same guy I think.

[davepl]

I get the feeling whoever owns it truly believes it's worth a bunch of money, like $25K, and relists it every time it doesn't sell for that.

If it keeps selling for less, or not selling, the market is telling you something...

[10drum]

I just ran across the above eBay listing, while checking out those like my 1969.

[hamjet]

no sense it getting upset on what people are willing to pay. it's their choice to keep going with the bids and if they're happy with it, so be it. I know no ones twisting their arms, so may the best man win....

[Khyron]

I giggled at "BIG BACK WINDOW" hehheheh

[alsriv2]

...Also the "numbers matching" claim...

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by weq92f

The truck looks good, but the price is inflated. Have a look at the bidder list. My bet is that y***e(3) is shill bidding ( 80% of his total eBay activity has been on this one listing ). Nobody can prove it true or false though.

This will likely be one of those you see relisted after completion of the auction, even if reserve was met and the auction should have concluded with a sale.

They'll say the winning bidder didn't pay up.

-klb

Looks like 3 of the 4 bidders are suspicious, the only one that appears legit is the guy who bid $12,700.

[matthew.mcmullin]

I'm trying to figure out how he owned a 49 year old truck for 64 years...

[10drum]

Originally Posted by alsriv2

...Also the "numbers matching" claim...

Yeah, that's what I thought?

[trac209]

Lol you'd have a hard time paying 5k for that truck? Please show examples of what 2k will buy in your area. That truck would start a riot where I live just for the short bed factor alone

[cooperhw]

Supply and demand. Not many out there like it. Although, I also believe 12K would be all the money. Maybe even too much. My $0.02.

[10drum]

Originally Posted by trac209

Lol you'd have a hard time paying 5k for that truck? Please show examples of what 2k will buy in your area. That truck would start a riot where I live just for the short bed factor alone

My point is that $16k is too high (and still under the reserve). The pickers, and others, who are caught up in the all "original", has ruined the hope of some of us who look for a "project". That truck at $5K, would be a good project. If peeling paint, beat up rusted bed, roached interior, busted left rear spring, and wore out engine is worth $16K in your neighborhood, there's your truck!

[davepl]

Originally Posted by matthew.mcmullin

I'm trying to figure out how he owned a 49 year old truck for 64 years...

Not the same thing, but I have a 1969 Pontiac that that my Dad bought new in 1969, and that I inherited in 1984. So I could say (accurately) that I've had it for 33 years, but if you include the time my Dad owned it, I could say 48 years.... and I'm only 49.

I don't do that, I just call it a "one family" car, not a "one owner" car.

Just as trivia, the oldest true original owner car I've seen was in Hemmings last year, a 195X Corvette.

[trac209]

Originally Posted by 10drum

My point is that $16k is too high (and still under the reserve). The pickers, and others, who are caught up in the all "original", has ruined the hope of some of us who look for a "project". That truck at $5K, would be a good project. If peeling paint, beat up rusted bed, roached interior, busted left rear spring, and wore out engine is worth $16K in your neighborhood, there's your truck!

I don't know anything about ruined hope when it comes to looking for a project,my point is that truck is easily worth 5k anywhere these days. Is it worth 16k nope but don't forget what the majority of collectors are rich these days. When I see stuff going for 100k at Barrett Jackson of course I say it's crazy but people are paying it. It's just like housing prices,supply and demand.

[cleszkie]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

One big one that jumps out to me is how crooked the front bumper is. Is that from frame damage or are the mounts just completely toast.

Agree. The driver's front fender and hood appear to have been re-painted. They do not show any signs of the patina or age that the rest of the panels have. I suspect possible front end damage in the past.