68W30 - FS - not mine
#1
68W30 - FS - not mine
I looked at this car and had many discussions with the previous owner about purchasing this car. (Car was in NH)
The only reason I didn't was because there were NO docs to prove the car was real and the car was missing the original OW trans. Now it has docs???
So, now how does this car become a numbers car with a buy it now of 115K.
I say BS!
About 6 months back I could have bought the car for 50K but it wasn't restored at that time.
Cheers,
Sam
The only reason I didn't was because there were NO docs to prove the car was real and the car was missing the original OW trans. Now it has docs???
So, now how does this car become a numbers car with a buy it now of 115K.
I say BS!
About 6 months back I could have bought the car for 50K but it wasn't restored at that time.
Cheers,
Sam
Last edited by 72xw30; May 23rd, 2013 at 09:12 AM.
#2
I looked at this car and had many discussions with the previous owner about purchasing this car. (Car was in NH)
The only reason I didn't was because there were NO docs to prove the car was real and the car was missing the original OW trans. Now it has docs???
So, now how does this car become a numbers car with a buy it now of 115K.
I say BS!
A few months back I could have bought the car for 50K.
Sam
The only reason I didn't was because there were NO docs to prove the car was real and the car was missing the original OW trans. Now it has docs???
So, now how does this car become a numbers car with a buy it now of 115K.
I say BS!
A few months back I could have bought the car for 50K.
Sam
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0513-154105
It didn't meet reserve at $70K
and if it's the car I agree. The docs seemed to come out of nowhere. If the docs were out there, Ebbs would have found them
Last edited by allyolds68; May 23rd, 2013 at 09:18 AM.
#3
Yes, Ebbs car.
If it had the docs and the OW tranny, that car would be in my driveway a long time ago.
Ebbs, even talked to me to see if I could find him a 68 OW tranny??
Wtf?
Sam
If it had the docs and the OW tranny, that car would be in my driveway a long time ago.
Ebbs, even talked to me to see if I could find him a 68 OW tranny??
Wtf?
Sam
#4
Speaking of 68 W30's, do you know anything about this car? The new owner claimed it has paperwork but the only paperwork specifically referenced in the listing is the Protecto-Plate which wouldn't tell you if it's a W30, correct?
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0513-153378
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0513-153378
#6
in the Mecum description it does not claim to have "documentation" though it does say;
"Paperwork with this rare 442 W-30 convertible includes extensive ownership history, owner's manual and original sales brochure, receipts and photographs of the car’s restoration."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30.
None of the above says its a W30 so from their point they are not fibbing.
"Paperwork with this rare 442 W-30 convertible includes extensive ownership history, owner's manual and original sales brochure, receipts and photographs of the car’s restoration."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30.
None of the above says its a W30 so from their point they are not fibbing.
#7
Speaking of 68 W30's, do you know anything about this car? The new owner claimed it has paperwork but the only paperwork specifically referenced in the listing is the Protecto-Plate which wouldn't tell you if it's a W30, correct?
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0513-153378
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0513-153378
#8
in the Mecum description it does not claim to have "documentation" though it does say;
"Paperwork with this rare 442 W-30 convertible includes extensive ownership history, owner's manual and original sales brochure, receipts and photographs of the car’s restoration."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30.
None of the above says its a W30 so from their point they are not fibbing.
"Paperwork with this rare 442 W-30 convertible includes extensive ownership history, owner's manual and original sales brochure, receipts and photographs of the car’s restoration."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30.
None of the above says its a W30 so from their point they are not fibbing.
The BIG part they are fibbing about is stating that its a numbers car; when in fact I know it isn't as the OW tranny was NOT there and was told it was long gone.
Sam
#9
One has to read between the lies. Er, lines?
#11
"Protecto-Plate which wouldn't tell you if it's a W30, correct?"
No, incorrect.
POP will list the Trans as "OW1234" or similar.
Only W30's and perhaps H/O came with OW auto trans in 1968, and I think we can rule out a '68 H/O convertible.
Me wonders if those heads are real or "Memorex".
I agree for that kind of effort, they should have procured the CORRECT PCV Tube and Grommet. Points off....
No, incorrect.
POP will list the Trans as "OW1234" or similar.
Only W30's and perhaps H/O came with OW auto trans in 1968, and I think we can rule out a '68 H/O convertible.
Me wonders if those heads are real or "Memorex".
I agree for that kind of effort, they should have procured the CORRECT PCV Tube and Grommet. Points off....
#13
""Paperwork with this rare 442 W-30 convertible includes extensive ownership history, owner's manual and original sales brochure, receipts and photographs of the car’s restoration."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30."
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There should be a mandatory translator at all auctions.
"blah blah blah factory correct blah bullshed" says the seller... followed by
"which translates to [insert more plausible version of what is KNOWN and reasonably provable vs. what is speculation]..."
Like the old 60 minutes' "Point/ Counterpoint" segment...
"Jane, you ignorant ****..."
Translates to;
We know who owned it for a while, we purchased an owner's manual and a sales brochure off of ebay and we have receipts and photo's to prove we spent money on it but aren't willing to say for sure its a real W30."
=================================
There should be a mandatory translator at all auctions.
"blah blah blah factory correct blah bullshed" says the seller... followed by
"which translates to [insert more plausible version of what is KNOWN and reasonably provable vs. what is speculation]..."
Like the old 60 minutes' "Point/ Counterpoint" segment...
"Jane, you ignorant ****..."
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