leepear

I listed my olds on ebay. It will be a fun week watching the action. Lee

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2#ht_962wt_958

Allan R

Good luck on the sale Lee.
So far it looks like just tire kickers. Wonder how many will actually look at the additional photos link..

For a second when I read the ad, it sounded like after 35 years you were selling your wife. LOL Don't know why it came across like that, must be getting dyslexic or reading too fast.

leepear

She would be hard to sell on ebay. I think it is illegal and after 35 years of marriage I don't want to replace her. She is the only person in the world that will put up with me. Lee

leepear

The serious buyers will hit the links and call the references. Lee

Chuck_66

Lee Wow that is quite the car I'll let you know if I win the lottery. I wish you good luck with the sale.

leepear

Thanks Chuck: It will be like loosing a member of the family after 35 years. Had it as long as I have been married. Lee

tru-blue 442

Wow Lee, that is the nicest one I have
ever seen, in pics anyway.
Missed the numbers tonite on the lotto, oh well.
Good luck with the sale.

Chuck_66

Lee I hear you one reason why I'm still single

leepear

Some of the guys on this group have seen the car and can describe it. I think it is pretty nicely done. Lee

'69CutlassVert'

MY LORD GOD LEE! That is one fine specimen of Olds muscle. Rare, one of my favorite colors, 4 speed, W pac, geared right, super clean, I'd love to have it. Ain't got 100k right now but I do have a little German gal I been married to for 30 years pretty as your car she is but not a 4 speed, more an automatic. She automatically goes off when I spend money on cars. Interested in a trade?

leepear

hmm... I like German beer. I will consider it but I am guessing she does not want to come live with a grumpy old guy without a cool car. Lee

WhatIf

A beautiful car! Must be hard to let it go. This is the Holy Grail of the Olds 442 line!

'69CutlassVert'

Spoke to the wife, she likes German beer too, you wouldnt have a car to spend money on, Soooooooooooooo.........We got a deal?

aliensatemybuick

sounds like someone's hoping to get ego massaged with “happy ending”...

'69CutlassVert'

Yeah maybe but I still love her

leepear

Ok that is the best offer I have had so far. I will keep you informed of the status as the auction progresses. She would have to move to Balboa Island, CA, another downside of the deal. The ocean moisture would make her hair frizz. Just want to be upfront, the car is as presented.

Lee

'69CutlassVert'

Christ Lee, youre making this difficult, She hates it when her hair is unmanageable. She also is scared of water so is the island a name or really an island? This could be a deal breaker my friend. Would you consider given the circumstances throwing in some boot?

Seriously, I wanted to thank you for sharing pics and stories of your car. It is a special piece of Olds history. Good luck with the sale.

leepear

It is a real island. My pleasure and I will continue to be a contributing member of this group because I will always have my 71 4 speed convertible 442. Lee

charlierogers

lee, i met you at the show in ill at the united center last year. you let me climb and crawl around your car to take a bunch of pics for ref on my build thank you very much!!! what a stunning car with the color/options. i am sure it will go to a high end collection. i do not watch the tv auctions barret/meecum and was wondering what high end 442"s sell for. again stunning car and the very best on your sale!!!!!!!!!!
charlie,,,

leepear

High water mark at auction was $220,000 Lee

charlierogers

thats some big numbers there. not much time left!

11971four4two

6 minutes
I don't have pay pal I was unable to bid

charlierogers

wow!!!!!!!!!

tru-blue 442

Yea, I was gonna snipe at 2, but somebody got me at 221.

RandyS

What did it finally go for?

11971four4two

$221,100
the bid I tried to place was under 2

tru-blue 442

It didn't meet the reserve at 221,100.

RandyS

Wow, that must be some car!!!

leepear

7500 views, 400 watchers.....I was pleased that some people like the car besides me. I have a couple decent offers but I will have to think about it.

Lee

jerseymike

Hello Lee,

I'm happy to hear there were some positive responses. I know you don't know me but I have to say stick to your guns and please don't let the 'ole girl go just to get it over with. If you're not pleased w/ the offer(s) or 100% sure the market is truely tested,then stand your ground and give it another run in the spring.

If circumstances warrant you letting it go asap that's another issue all together but remember unless you are 100% certain the sale is right for all involved (including the car) then you will never be happy with the results and you may end up regretting it for a long time.

Best of luck to you and though I cannot afford your car I hope you get what you need to feel good and let go of her.

leepear

Jersey Mike: That was a very nice comment. When I sell the car I will have money but no longer one of the most special oldsmobile muscle cars. So I totally agree with you. I had a half a dozen dealers and flippers all over the car in the auction in the mid to high 100ks. So if I have to sell it I think there will always be some kind of market. Lee

Dave Siltman

Hey Lee, I had your car on my watch list to see what the eBayers thought. I don't think that the final bid was a good indication of that car's real worth. Like you said, flippers and dealers were wanting it so they could try to make a buck or two. I don't have a problem with buying and selling to make a profit, but a car as special as yours belongs in a sale situation that is geared toward the end user being involved. I can see that car in a significant collection, museum, or even in the General Motors group of specialty cars. While $221K is not chump change, I don't think it is reflective of the true valuation of what is arguably the pinnacle of Oldsmoble muscle. More often than not, a car of that caliber will change hands privately and only the seller and buyer will know the exact sale price.

leepear

Hi Dave: This is why I love this CO site. I have met many great people, they have been helpful in my restoration and they don't have big egos either. That said I have been very public in my ownership, restoration and showing of my car. It is just a car and I was lucky the original owner ordered it really well. Since we are all regular guys I have been able to be very open and feel comfortable communicating with the CO group. My wife and I would like to see this car in a place where it can be seen by the public to represent Oldsmobile. That would be my ultimate satisfaction and completion of our time with our car. So several weeks ago we sent emails to some of the car museums. Not one response! I put the car on ebay against the advise of many of my friends. The fact that it received 7500 views and had 400 watchers and it had a reasonable showing I feel was another important part of getting the word out that the car is on the market. Good or bad it will sell in the next six months and I will hopefully get it to a caretaker like me that will love the car and appreciate it. Lee

Dave Siltman

Lee, again if you want me to contact the auction we talked about before, just say the word. I will be glad to make the introduction. I'm supposed to see some of the family this coming Saturday as they are coming in from CA to attend Hershey. Weather permitting, we plan to spend the day together. Their auctions are held three times a year---Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, and Scottsdale. They also offer a brokerage option that might be something to consider.

leepear

Dave: Give me a call when you get a chance. The phone number is in the ebay auction. Lee

w8spm

Lee

I sent you a private email through Ebay you might find interesting?

Sam Maze Parkersburg,WV (1970 Olds 442 W30 Forever)

jerseymike

Hello Lee,

Here's the type of recognition you need for YOUR car;

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ds-to-auction/