I have often told people that I wouldn't sell my 67B for $50,000 -- but I have
had it longer than my kids and its part of the family!
I guess now I'll have to say I won't sell it for $100,000 or $150,000??
Bill Dudley
67 B original Owner
mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:
> All,
>
> I'll make this amusing story quick....
>
> A few days ago I spotted a '67 B in average shape at a local garage. Faded
>paint, a few small dents, tired top and interior. So I called the garage.
>Turns out the car's in for new 6volts and the owner's interested in selling
>it. How much? 15K. I think it's a mistake and leave my number. I figure
>this thing's worth $1,000 to me.
>
> The owner calls me a few minutes ago. Am I interested in buying it? I ask
>how much. Sure enough, $15K. I tell him "That's 10 times what I'd pay for
>it. In the condition I saw, it's worth maybe 1,500 tops, but not to me."
>
> THen he tells me he has an offer on it for 17K. I politely tell him to take
>it, and to go any buy 4 B's in similar condition.
>
> It's amazing how much people think these things are worth.
>
> Anyone want a '78 Midget with a fresh motor? Only twenty thousand dollars
>and I'll deliver it anywhere in the continental US.
>
> <grin>
>
> Mike
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