ImUrOBGYN Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 eBay Find of the Day: 1963 LeMans Tempest sells for $226,521 http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/10/ebay-find-of-the-day-1963-lemans-tempest-sells-for-226-521/?icid=100214839x1212978251x1200853097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 My god why cant I ever catch a break like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I saw this the other day and all I can think is how sad it is that I'm so amazed someone let him know what he had instead of f-ing him on the deal. I think it was originally a buy-it-now for 4k or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 First day I would have contacted seller "that car looks just like mine from high school I'll give you 5,000 for good measure!" flip and dip :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I can think of cooler things to spend a quarter of a million on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 With no tranny or motor why is it rare anymore? WOuldn't a 200k car unrestored need a numbers matching motor and tranny? I call BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 It'll cost a bajillion dollars to finish, but rumor is that the original 'glass front end and engine have been located. Also, from the notes on the auction, the seller seemed to indicate that Jay Leno was the buyer, so if that's true - he's got the money to finish it at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 With no tranny or motor why is it rare anymore? WOuldn't a 200k car unrestored need a numbers matching motor and tranny? I call BS. 1 of 6 is pretty rare man. Some people just have cash to blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Its a fucking Super Duty!! Equivalent to a Superstock hemi car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 With no tranny or motor why is it rare anymore? WOuldn't a 200k car unrestored need a numbers matching motor and tranny? I call BS. Car was 1 0f 6 I remember reading a article about a rotted out cuda vert sold for near a million it was 1 of 2 ever produced. Hopefully whoever bought it does it right and restores it. Hell thy may already have the engine and trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 OK I understand if they found the motor and tranny, however if not, no way Leno or anyone else is spending 200k on a shell, only to put a different motor and tranny in. I don't care if it was 1 of 1. It is not rare if there is no "numbers matching" Motor and tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thats kinda neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 OK I understand if they found the motor and tranny, however if not, no way Leno or anyone else is spending 200k on a shell, only to put a different motor and tranny in. I don't care if it was 1 of 1. It is not rare if there is no "numbers matching" Motor and tranny. If it had the drivetrain, it would have went for much, much more money. The rarity of a super duty is already ridiculous, add to that this is 1 of 6 is just insane. If you don't know about these cars its hard to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 If it had the drivetrain, it would have went for much, much more money. The rarity of a super duty is already ridiculous, add to that this is 1 of 6 is just insane. If you don't know about these cars its hard to understand. Here's an example of an ultra rare muscle car and it' value. 1971 Plymouth "Hemi" Cuda convertible Value in 2000: $49,600 Value today: $2 million Source: Kelley Blue Book (Photo may differ from the specific car named. Car pictured is 1970 model.) Introduced in 1970, there were few takers that could step up the plate with the extra cost for one of these powerhouses, add to that sky-rocketing insurance rates and production was just a few hundred. Making its final appearance in 1971, it is reported that a mere dozen 'Cuda convertibles were equipped with the Hemi, no two alike in color, trim and transmission choices -Phil Skinner, KBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 the matching numbers engine and trans prolly got dumped in the trash the day the car was delivered in favor of big block and a 4speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 shweeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHERRY Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I used to be BIG into the Old Muscle Car Craze as I got my first Muscle Car at 18 when I bought a 69 Road Runner (the year was 1973). The only reason I got out was the prices just kept going so high that it was NO longer feasible to race one or drive one. I got to go fro a drive in the very 1st HEMI E Body Convertible ever built, it was a red on red 1970 Cuda, it was owned by my friend Paul Suloff who was the National Marketing Manager for Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Paul bought the car for one price and sold it within 2 years and doubled his money. The guy that bought it from him kept it for some 10 years and the car then went to AZ for over $2,000,000. Can you drive that car and have fun, sure, but at what risk ? I will see if I can post up some pictures of a Collection that I have been to in TN that is owned by one man. He has some 50 restored Classics and Musclecars all in one building that is heated, air conditioned, dehumidified, piped in music, BIG Security. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 no way Leno or anyone else is spending 200k on a shell, only to put a different motor and tranny in. I don't care if it was 1 of 1. It is not rare if there is no "numbers matching" Motor and tranny. Wrong on this one, chief. This scenario happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 1/4 mill...just goes to prove how crazy nopar owners really are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 1/4 mill...just goes to prove how crazy nopar owners really are Zay wut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Zay wut? you know nopar/mopar my spelling as read" NO POWER" lol one of them funny mopar jokes..of course you wouldn't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 1/4 mill...just goes to prove how crazy nopar owners really are um . . . it's a pontiac. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 um . . . it's a pontiac. doah! :bangbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Even if I was rich as fuck I don't understand wanting to spend that much money on THAT. Rare, yes, but thats crrrrrrazaaayy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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