Possible Yenko SOLD on e-bay.....

[tom406]

Without trying to antagonize anyone, how good of a deal is it really? The price seems fine, but the closer I look at that car, for resto purposes, its just a tub, a subframe, and a VIN, Plus a couple grand of drag race swap fodder. There's a long, expensive road ahead for that car. All the COPO-unique stuff is gone, as is all the removable sheetmetal.

Now each of the principals in this story may very well have the capability to carry this task out, but I could easily see this thing passing through several eager-turned-disillusioned owners before it ever gets put together again. In a month, after the rush of discovery subsides, I don't think there will be as many eager buyers as there probably are at this moment. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[LVCamaro]

True, Tom...I was just chatting off-line with a guy, and we figure it's $125,000 by the time it's in the show ring.

SS

[DjD]

Invested or worth?

I guess the old adage about there still being cars out there to find is true. However, personally I think it really isn't that good of a deal in the first place. Here is an interesting point that might not have been thought of. It appears that the car will need a restoration that will cost what the car is basically worth. Since the condition of the car and its' lack of the "pertinent" equip (BE rear, engine, all the COPO parts, trans, etc..) are going to have to be found, why would someone pay top dollar for the car in the first place when it is finished. I'm sure for the eventual possible asking price if the car is ever re-sold another more "complete" (read..more of that particulars cars VIN numbered/original components car can be had). My point is everyone will know the car is an "assembled," car either through scrounging the parts or ordering them from vendors. I sincerely doubt anyone in their right mind would do a complete NOS frameoff on this car, therefore it is going to be a "parts book" restoration. The purchaser can't re-list the car for sale without the people willing to pay 125k for a car knowing this. Therefore is it really a "good deal?" IMHO..."no" Still an interesting example showing "treasures" can still be found.

As an added comment about the auction itself..if Clint is "quickrod" or whatever the high bidder is then fine it is his car..if he isn't (again he hasn't posted he is...) and he realized that Brain was the next high bidder, isn't some integrity involved in not trying to buy the car until ALL ebay parties were contacted? Especially if Clint didn't even bid? Sure maybe for Ebay's purposes the "contract," is only valid with the ultimate "high bidder," but doesn't integrity come into play...If Clint is the high bidder, step up and say you are the person that is listed on Ebay as the winner..that would clear a lot of potential confusion.

[Jeff H]

Tom, to the right person who already has the correct 427 and BE rear, it could be a great find. To be a $140K car, it will need a very extensive, correct restoration. But regardless, someone found a lost Yenko and it's great for the hobby. My thinking was that if I was lucky to even have the $8800 to buy it, I would never be able to have it restored without taking out a 2nd mortgage.

[hvychev]

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As per Brian, I think he deserves an apology or two. After all, he discovered the car, shared his discovery with he rest of us, and ended up getting bashed over it, when all he was doing was trying to protect Kevin's/Mark"s interest, as Brian thought the car in question was their car. Hang in there Brian.

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Tom, after thinking about this for a while and rereading the whole thread I must say that it takes a HUGE pair of brass ones to ask anybody to apologize to Brian or Clint.

I like EVERYBODY else feels cheated and majorly jerked off by the whole situation that has unfolded today with this car. One of our members "it seemed" was the high bidder on a car that was reveled to be a real Yenko and "stole it" so to speak. Then out come the vultures trying to intercept this car before the high bidder gets a chance to collect his big win. Brian Potter made exactly 10 POSTS in this thread about this car and ONLY 1 of them mentioned Mark Hassett. I think that this next quote best illustrates the true reason that he posted about this car. When somebody posts a bogus thread about a Yenko found for $500 how do you think he would have posted about a real Yenko bought for $8300.00?

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I guess I should have kept my mouth shout.Then NONE of you guys would have even known of the car till I had it in my gargage."MOF"



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As for Clint he made 5 posts in this thread and not a single mention was directly made that he was not "Quickrod1" I along with probably most members thought that poor Clint was the high bidder and all these big bad people were trying to blow up his deal. Also Clint was asked 3 TIMES if he was "Quickrod1" and STILL has not answered!

I originally posted in this thread with the best of intentions. One of our members was getting to short end of the stick and I was speaking up for him. Tom I would have done this if the member would have been the new kid skierkaj or you! See you at Vette Fest in 5 days......

[sYc]

Frank, my reference to an apoligy was for name calling, "jackass" in this case. Regardless how we may differ in opinions on this board, there is NO place for that. PERIOD! Whether you, me or whoever.

[LVCamaro]

Tom,

Kenny P. and Brian P. are buddies and "jackass" is an endearing term between them [I believe], but you had no way of knowing. Even so, those endearing terms gotta stay off-line for fear of misunderstanding.

SS

[JChlupsa]

Said it earlier, Thread goes South, Thread will be closed!

Anyone have questions or comments about what and how the deal on this car happened, contact those involved thru E-mail. Enough said

[JChlupsa]

Thread is open for one reply from QuickRod1. All other new posts will be deleated!!!!!!