auxilary Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 why? because it turns out to be a diamond in the rough, one of 6 1963 pontiac lemans tempest coupes ever built for competition click me, not a rickroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdeprat Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Amazing...Here is more on the subject http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/10/ebay-find-of-the-day-1963-lemans-tempest-sells-for-226-521/ Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That is amazing...fun to read. Even if the top bidder does not pay this guy is still going to make a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Wow. I think everyone wishes they could fall into money that easily. I know it's got heritage etc, but that sort of coin for cars like that blows my mind. It's still a rusty old tempest. I mean if it had sentimental value then cool, but I guess to some people with millions it's just a drop in the bucket. It'll be neat to see it restored and the full story though, quite a rich history there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemicalblue Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sorry I missed that , still what would it be worth restored? Im sorry can someone explain this to me? Why did someone pay so much for this car? I looks like junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Im sorry can someone explain this to me? Why did someone pay so much for this car? I looks like junk You could always click one of the two links up there and read it for yourself.. Pretty awesome story, and I am thankful the guy didn't just scrap it! Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer260Z Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Wow. I think everyone wishes they could fall into money that easily. I know it's got heritage etc, but that sort of coin for cars like that blows my mind. It's still a rusty old tempest. I mean if it had sentimental value then cool, but I guess to some people with millions it's just a drop in the bucket. It'll be neat to see it restored and the full story though, quite a rich history there. Believe me... With the history on that car, It will be worth close to that in the end. I'm sure the guy who bought it knows full well what to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 WOW talk about some good luck! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sorry I missed that , still what would it be worth restored? Im sorry can someone explain this to me? Why did someone pay so much for this car? I looks like junk well, if you read the links and auction, you might get an idea. very simple: hint: if there is very little of something, it's very valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 hint: if there is very little of something, it's very valuable. Not true. By that simple maxim, a verifiable US-Market 260Z should be more valuable that many other models of S30. They're not... There are plenty of things out there that were one or two-of's and aren't worth squat. If someone places value on it, then it becomes valuable. Simply being one-of-a-kind does not impart value in and of itself. There are other factors that build into it's value. I could go political in recent events for more recent flagrant examples...but it's a no-no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sorry I missed that , still what would it be worth restored? Im sorry can someone explain this to me? Why did someone pay so much for this car? I looks like junk If you ever saw a Barrett-Jackson auction on SPEED you would understand, American Musscle with history sells for lots of $$$. These rich boys with these extensive collections pay top dollor for historically significant cars. 1 of 6 and most likely the last survivor has value, not to me and you but to a Pontiac guy....Lots of value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 It ruins it for the rest of us who would want to buy a decent muscle car or one to fix up. Times are changing Barrett Jackson is laughing all the way to the bank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palosfv3 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 This is only one of the recent historically significant autos to surface lately. It is remarkable that it sold for that kind of money , especially since it didnt have a motor or trans. It is a part of racing history. As to everyones views of the auction price, I believe the owner of the Devin bodied early racing Ferrari chassis that was on Ebay a couple of years ago said it best ," Its good that its going to someone who has the resources to properly restore this car back to its former glory. I would have never been able to complete the restoration this car so deserves. Once it is completed and shared with the rest of the world ,we all benefit." While this isnt an exact quote , the logic of the statement is clear. I also believe that the question pondered by the new owner was "Is this auto worthy of the investment of $?,???,???.00. " Once that question is resolved, the rest of the purchase price is easy to determine. The proper restoration of this car is going to be a major challenge ,even to the top professional restorers . I'm currently starting the restoration of a historically significant custom for the mid 50's, that shares a similar condition and can tell you the task is not for the easily discouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Believe me... With the history on that car, It will be worth close to that in the end. I'm sure the guy who bought it knows full well what to do with it. No no, I fully understand that. It's great to see someone preserve the pedigree of this car and return it to its roots. It's always neat to follow up on old historic stuff too, just the figures always blow my mind what people are willing to pay for what is realistically rusty metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I was following this on another message board for a while now pretty wild! Lucky sob is what that guy is he had it listed as starting at 500 buy it now for 4000$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I love the fact that people with LOTS of money can spend it to restore tradition and history of this great nation!! Imagine the lucky sob that gets the restore job!! Payed good money to get to do that, LUCKY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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