A local mechanical contractor/car collector died several months ago, and today they auctioned off 11 of his restored vehicles, his parts collection, tools, and shop equipment. With the economy in the ****per, I was surprised by some of the prices. A '31 Model A sedan sold for $29k, while five A roadsters, a coupe, and a pickup went for between $18 and $25k. Not a bargain in the bunch. They also sold two Airflows for $37k and $50k. The steal of the day was a fully restored '50 Dodge flatbed, with a huge Hobart welder on the back. It was Mr. Sacco's truck since he started out in the business many years ago. He had fully restored it recently. It sold for $5750. There were some good deals on parts, tools, and the equipment, but several dealers were ****ing up most of them. It was pretty tough for the guys who just needed one or two items. Wishbone/Axle/Backing Plates - $60., Wishbones - $15. Gas Tanks $75-$110 each Frames $170. each $20-$30 each Springs $35-$65 whole row Hoods $225./ALL
holy ****.... imliterally sick........ man wood i wished you would have given me the heads up. i need a rear spring in the worst way.
I tell you what...Its because of guys like him you dont mind paying the big dollar sometimes cause you see how all them parts are?? Alot of really nice parts... The way they should look..
I figured everyone knew about it. It was advertised in Hemmings, Old Cars Weekly, and several other publications. There was media coverage all over the country. There were actually people there from 25 States. They planned it well, to fall between Carlisle and Hershey, and I'm sure many of those parts will wind up for sale at Hershey! (at much higher prices) The funny thing is, most locals didn't realize what a treasure trove of parts and cars he had. I know I didn't expect this. It wasn't a huge collection, but everything was in excellent shape. There weren't even any parts cars, or incomplete cars. All were finished, all were on blocks, and several were never even driven yet. This Dude was 94 when he died. He worked in his shop 7 days a week, since selling his business and retiring in '86. His collection was a private p***ion that even his closest neighbors knew little about.
Here is a list I have of up-coming auctions in the eastern Pa/ Nj area that might be worth checking out Oct. 11 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=511120&kwd=&zip=18235&category=4 Oct. 25 http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=515991&kwd=&zip=18235&category=4 So now I got them posted somewhere incase I post pictures of the auction
Good cars at a well-advertised sale always get the right prices. Junk doesn't. And so go all of our "goodies" when we p*** on. Enjoy them while you have them, you can't take it with you.
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