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moparsteve
Posted 2019-12-10 2:52 PM (#591411)
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5 imperial convs. 57-61
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Posted 2019-12-10 4:43 PM (#591416 - in reply to #591411)
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The Chrysler Kid
Posted 2019-12-10 5:02 PM (#591417 - in reply to #591416)
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Many more Forward Looks as well. Always a good selection at Mecums Kissimmee auction!
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CaprockClassics
Posted 2019-12-14 10:09 PM (#591607 - in reply to #591411)
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My dad owned the 1959 Imperial Convertible in that collection about 6 years ago. He bought it back around 2005 or so from an SR71 Blackbird pilot in CA. No s**t! It was super cool to meet the guy and I think I even have his autograph and photo of his plane around here somewhere. The 1959 at least is a stunning #2 condition car, never fully blown apart for resto, but fully refurbished back in the 1990's I believe. Mike Flynn at Hollywood Wheels had this Imperial collection for sale about 4-5yrs ago, and I think it may have sold to the current buyer?

The problem is: selling all cars as one lot. Who has $400k+ to spend on 5 cars? Pretty few people, and not all the cars are perfect restorations, so you gotta expect to fix or redo some things. Should be interesting to see where it ends up!

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Mike McCandless
Posted 2019-12-15 3:05 PM (#591639 - in reply to #591411)
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He wants 750 for all 5. Not that I asked...
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CaprockClassics
Posted 2019-12-15 10:09 PM (#591663 - in reply to #591411)
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That's ridiculous, so averaging out $150k each? Man, they'd suffer to get that much selling seperately, let alone as a package. Oh well. :/

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Mike McCandless
Posted 2019-12-16 10:23 AM (#591684 - in reply to #591411)
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I made an offer on them that I thought was fair, granted sight unseen. I'd like to at least look at them and see the condition.
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moparsteve
Posted 2019-12-16 4:25 PM (#591703 - in reply to #591411)
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750 for 5 cars is insane , inane.... might as well make it a million... i hope you get them mike.. i'd offer 550 tops..
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lookin forward
Posted 2019-12-16 7:12 PM (#591712 - in reply to #591411)
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Mike if you get the collection.I would be a buyer on the 61 Ive been waiting for that car to come up for sale
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Mike McCandless
Posted 2019-12-16 7:30 PM (#591714 - in reply to #591411)
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The 61 is the main one I wanted lol.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-12-16 10:42 PM (#591717 - in reply to #591411)
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I assume if you buy in bulk, its 100k a piece...

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chefothefuture
Posted 2020-01-05 11:14 PM (#592510 - in reply to #591411)
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The '59 is pretty sweet :-)
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Mike McCandless
Posted 2020-01-06 10:09 AM (#592525 - in reply to #591717)
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mikes2nd - 2019-12-16 10:42 PM

I assume if you buy in bulk, its 100k a piece...



Nope, 750, which would require a bid of over 900 for the seller to net that.
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NicksGarage
Posted 2020-01-06 11:57 AM (#592534 - in reply to #591714)
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Mike McCandless - 2019-12-16 4:30 PM

The 61 is the main one I wanted lol.


Is that the original color for that car? I thought Dubonnet was a Chrysler color. It could have been speical-ordered though.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2020-01-08 11:56 PM (#592663 - in reply to #591411)
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I would be more interested in the Ghia.... the 55 Plymouth post went for 20k

The movie Christine goes tomorrow night and then the Ghia.


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mikes2nd
Posted 2020-01-08 11:58 PM (#592664 - in reply to #591411)
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https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-396922/1959-plymouth-belvedere/

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mikes2nd
Posted 2020-01-09 12:01 AM (#592665 - in reply to #591411)
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Saturday morning... bad time

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-406891/1958-chrysler-300d-converti...

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Mike McCandless
Posted 2020-01-09 8:41 AM (#592675 - in reply to #591411)
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I looked at them yesterday, nice cars. The 61 sold around 10 years ago for 55k at auction. There is no bad time on Friday or Saturday, there will be a mountain of people here. The GHIA is a cool car, but it just doesn't have enough wow factor to me, not for the price being asked. If it was a convertible, man it would be stunning. I think the car is worth 1/2-2/3 of what they want out of it. It has been advertised at auctions the past 18-24 months. For the money they want, I think there are cooler cars out there.

I did have some very interesting conversations about some other cars while here though :D
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mikes2nd
Posted 2020-01-09 7:34 PM (#592702 - in reply to #591411)
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yeah I know they want a TON for the Ghias because of the rarity. I like the Dodge also. There is also the Chrysler Falcon... the 55-56 Dart Diablo, 54 Desoto Adventurer, 1952 Chrysler D’Elegance,1954 Plymouth Explorer, Dodge Firearrow, Chrysler Ghia ST all have that euro roadster look. For that kind of cash i guess you really want to have one of that style. Not sure investment wise, i would have to think if you could score one reasonable, not a huge risk in owning one.

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mikes2nd
Posted 2020-01-09 7:35 PM (#592703 - in reply to #591411)
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I think the 53 Dodge Storm Z 250 is my favorite though.

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/12/1953-dodge-storm-z-250.html







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CaprockClassics
Posted 2020-01-12 8:07 PM (#592840 - in reply to #591411)
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Just for posterity, posting that the top bid on the Imperials was $585k. No sale.

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