I am probably opening a can of worms here

stimpy · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 12:43 PM

Having re-read my post I realize I was not clear in my question.

I am looking to try to get an idea on "base" value for the car, without stainless on the frame, and without a 15K+ 600HP Keithcraft-type motor.

I don't doubt for a second that that kind of performance would/should add up to a car near 100K.

I have not seen (and didn't mean to suggest) any sellers into the 60Kish bid range on Ebay, although I did see a brushed finish car (in Utah, I think) draw a low 60's bid with no sale that was not re-listed.

That makes me think maybe they came to a deal in that neighborhood off-line.

As for the Moneterey car, I know RM took 8K from the buyer. I am just trying to back in to what value would be even splitting that 4K each way. The seller had to pay a listing fee as well and (though RM won't tell you specifically what it is) also pay a sellers commission that is around 3% on other sales I have seen them handle.

Again I am not saying I have seen cars at 60-65K, or that I SHOULD see them there.

I am just looking at the last sale in a visible auction of a new car with AT LEAST 25K in upgrades off the base example. The supercharger alone was 6K as a part.

Taking 75K, adding 4K, and ignoring the sellers listing fees (2K and possible commision (2K) and then subtracting only 20K for the engine upgrades (just to be conservative) gets me to 58K. Again, for a virtually NEW car.

I agree the idea of a "market" is tricky for anything as unusual as these cars are, but again I am just trying to work out a rough idea.

Thanks again for the input.

stimpy · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 12:52 PM

But I have been bitten by the aluminum bug.

I am finishing construction on a garage as we speak (or text) and the wife has already been informed that this is no longer a matter for discussion.

I would prefer a more driver and fuel friendly example (289 is fine, stock big block as long as it runs cool is OK too) so that is why I am trying to get an idea of the "base" value of them.

RodKnock · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 12:58 PM

This isn't you Stimpy is it?

stimpy · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 01:07 PM

Didn't get it.

RodKnock · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

Didn't get it.

Then I'm getting old. You don't remember Ren & Stimpy?

BTW, if history tells you anything, then that Kirkham being sold on eBay with green/gold/tan color combo, may be a difficult sale and could be ultimately sold for a very reasonable sum of money.

Bill (Mr. Mustang) tried to sell his really nice ERA several months ago and I could only guess that the green exterior/tan interior color combo had to a major factor in his no sale. And his car is very, very nice with an original Tunnleport 427 sideoiler.