Ebay Joke? Check out the BIN price!

rambos_ride

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hudson-Super-Six-Club-Coupe-BARN-FIND-BEAUTY-NEEDS-A-NEW-HOME-TLC-TO-SHINE-SHOW_W0QQitemZ260127616232QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Wow - talk about an overpriced ride.

BIN 15999

[Deleted User]

Anyone know which local Hudson chapter he is talking to that told him this rust bucket is worth $15,000 as it sits I have a bridge I want to sell them. I am thinking he never spoke to anyone who knows about Hudsons.

Unknown

In addition to the crazy price and BS about getting that from the local Hudson chapter, I like the multiple bottles of oil laying in the bottom of the drivers door, behind what's left of the rat eaten interior. This seller is

[Deleted User]

Must be some top-notch dope up there in the NW the seller is smoking to ask that money with a straight face.

SamJ

Memo to potential buyers: RUN! :eek:

[Deleted User]

I am thinking if he did talk to someone they said 150 Bucks he misheard and added 3 zeros. The rust on the inner fenders does not bode well for the rest of the car. This kind of reminds me of the NOS fender that was offered for $2000 that had rust everywhere and now its at $700 which is still $500 too much. I think these guys are going for the comedy angle.

rambos_ride

This car looks every bit as bad as my 49 was - if not worse - and we all know what that looked like when I tore it down :mad:

IMHO - it's not worth a penny more than the intoduction price of 5k even though it's supposedly a "safe driver"

Sad, this kind of thing gives everyone a black eye...

Unknown

Whenever I see a tired car with its skirts removed, one thing always comes to mind...RUST, and lots of it. The price alone suggests that the seller is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[Deleted User]

Ken, your car is worth every penny of 28K it comes from you a known Hudson guy who stands behind his work and its ready to drive. These jokers on ebay have never restored a car so they don't know what it costs. 28k is a bargain for a pristine 53 coupe.

[Deleted User]

Hi, Hudson Judy here. I wrote to this guy and told him that if he expected to get $16,000 for this thing, he will have it at the end of the week. I told him he could get $1500 to $2000 from what I could see, but tht I didn't want to rain on his parade. Miracles happen. Hudson Judy

hudsontech

Ken U-Tx wrote:

If the HET Club members think that '49 cpe is worth $15 K , why would they balk at $28K for my '53 Hornet Coupe? Hmmmm, funny. Ken U-TX

Ken, they're not balking at your price. Have you forgotten that Hudson people are, in reality, frustrated stock brokers - buy low, sell high!!

$25 to $30 k is realistic for your Hornet Coupe and if anybody doubts it I'm going to say right now that I've known you for at least 15 years and I know the work you do - you are a perfectionist!!! Anybody would balk at your price and your work has cement between their ears!!!

If I had the coins your car would be sitting in my driveway by now.



Hudsonly,

Alex Burr

hdsn49

Check out the 55 Buick they are also listing at $38,888. Somebody actually bid on it. I wonder if the price includes the blonde in the pictures? That might make it worth the price.



As far as the Hudson it only needs a little TLC and it can really be a show stopper. A little paint a little wax? Some phychiatric help for anyone crazy enouth to pay that price.

Unknown

It seems the seller has some connection to the Hudson scene. In one of the pics you can see a 2007 issue of WTN on the front seat.

[Deleted User]

I think I would be leery of someone that puts in the description that, "It was no racer as it had only the flat 6 in it.
Bob

Unknown

Enfield wrote:

It seems the seller has some connection to the Hudson scene. In one of the pics you can see a 2007 issue of WTN on the front seat.

Who can say where the seller got the WTN, but he may have used it as the basis for his pricing. He probably should have taken off his rose colored glasses before reading the For Sale Section though. You have to wonder if the seller is that misinformed or if he is trying to gouge a buyer who has more money than brains.

[Deleted User]

rambos_ride wrote:

This car looks every bit as bad as my 49 was - if not worse - and we all know what that looked like when I tore it down :mad:

IMHO - it's not worth a penny more than the intoduction price of 5k even though it's supposedly a "safe driver"

Sad, this kind of thing gives everyone a black eye...

Makes me think my Coupe was a steal at $5K! Other than frame rot and a non-running engine, mine was a beautiful car inside and out!

I want the name of his dealer, I haven't had some good blotter in decades! LOL

Jay

JP

hdsn49 wrote:

Check out the 55 Buick they are also listing at $38,888. Somebody actually bid on it. I wonder if the price includes the blonde in the pictures? That might make it worth the price.



As far as the Hudson it only needs a little TLC and it can really be a show stopper. A little paint a little wax? Some phychiatric help for anyone crazy enouth to pay that price.

About that $38,888.00 Buick--it looks very nice. BUT---Why would someone bid one dollar[/ under the buy it now price. I can just see someone saying "OK, I'll pay $38,887.00, but the BIN price of $38,888.00 is too much.



Very strange, maybe stranger than the Hudson story. ford





JP

TOM-WA-

OK I confess...I told him it was worth $15,000



This car is a daily driver, safe and reliable for wherever you want to take it. It needs relatively minor cancer surgery, new paint and an interior. If you’ve read all the way down to the bottom of this ad, you’re the kind of person who either knows how to do it all, or where to get it all done. The local Hudson Car Club people figure the car should sell for $15,000.00 as it sits. Reserve is a might lower than that. Once it’s been restored, it’s a Barret Jackson piece, and the Sky is the Limit.



Of course the accesor just valued our property at $660,000...Hahahahha



Whats a couple extra zeros among friends huh?





TOM

[Deleted User]

And to prep for Barret Jackson all it needs is to top up the radiator and add some air to the tires and its ready for it huge sale price.

I like to look at this ad as a fairytale. "Their once was a rusted Hudson that was worth $15,000 as it sits or so said the wise HET'ers who lived in the village down the road. Now Jack pulled the Hudson into town to sell it and could not understand why the people from the other villages threw stones at his head........"

Sigh.....still is was worth the comedy the ad provided thats priceless for everything else there is Mastercard....

bigboy308

I sorta think that us HUDNUTS ought to leave this alone---Who says that he can't sell the car for whatever he wants? Are we the judges? Possibly a buyer could be found that doesn't know EVERYTHING about Hudsons like Sooooo many of us perceive, but jusy wants to own an appreciating automoblie. I really believe that we shouldn't hold anyone to the fire as far as prices are concerned---what business is it of mine if one does or doesn't buy said vehicle? As this gentleman IS an auto dealer, he probably will be the first to acknowledge that his price is TOO HIGH, if it does not sell. Then, possibly sanity might prevail (Sanity in the minds of many who have posted on this thread) and the price will fall. Hey, let the prices rise---doesn't that just make our cars' value increase? I think so.

There are MANY old sayings that could be applied here---"Sucker born every minute", "Caveat Emptor", etc. I'm just having a hard time criticizing or "constructively criticizing" something that won't affect my little world.

FIY, IMHO, etc.---Take your shots, Gents---

BTW---My '49 S6ClCp will probably be for sale shortly--- Wait 'till you see my asking!!!

THANX!!

rambos_ride

Hey. we're not trying to keep prices down - and I've not bad mouthed anyone but I also know the horrors of rust I found on my 1600.00 car - not a 16000.00 car

The best thing we can do is to pass on our experience and knowledge on this forum.

Many, many prospective buyers come to this forum to learn about these cars before making the investment - why shouldn't they benefit from our mistakes and miseries?

You're not one of those that "Thumperizes" everything are you that is..."If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all..."

Unknown

bigboy308,



Just as you are entitled to your opinion, so too is everyone else here. That's all that's going on here, nothing more.

[Deleted User]

JP wrote:

About that $38,888.00 Buick--it looks very nice. BUT---Why would someone bid one dollar[/ under the buy it now price. I can just see someone saying "OK, I'll pay $38,887.00, but the BIN price of $38,888.00 is too much.

Very strange, maybe stranger than the Hudson story. ford


JP

Its probably a shill bid.

TwinH

Is that a John Deere cylinder head?

Unknown

TwinH wrote:

Is that a John Deere cylinder head?

Now that's the best comment I've heard.

Unknown

I would really appreciate if the local lynwood het chapter that apraised this car could come down and apraise mine also. All my car needs is the visor the tires and some really good BC bud and mine too will be worth that price. Car salesmen write really good adds I almost bid on that car just from the writeup



"The owner put blankets over the seats, because he uses the car as a daily driver, and says the blankets give the car a “homey” feel."



He drives this car as his daily driver? He is a brave brave man and for that reason right there I think he deserves at least $15,000 I am on my way to bid on the car.

bigboy308

Hey Rambo--Remember--Rule#1--No name Callin'!! My position is just that I believe anyone,any time, anywhere could (AND DO!!) ask for the moon. Don't mean he's gonna find the "One born every minute" person to buy his "gem".

I also believe that I should withhold my humble(?!!) opinion until I've been a LOT closer to the vehicle in question. Being from Northern California I am amazed and flabbergasted at some of the projects that some of persons on this Forum have undertaken--You included!! I guess I'm spoiled, but WOW!! some of these projects aren't even parts cars here!! This coming from one who has some thirty-five odd years of experience with the HUDSON Auto. In that time, I can remember maybe three cars that I would never consider as projects! That's probably fifty or so HUDSONS that I have been involved with. My hat is off to the talented people that are undertaking some of their projects!

As far as the Forum, I have learned MORE about HUDSON in the six or so months being on it than I have in the 35 prior years! The information, experiences, facts, archives,contacts, etc are nothing short of incredible. Here's hoping that the information keeps coming for many, many more years! KUDUS and THANX to all for your efforts--that's what makes this thing work so well, IMHO----

P.S. Thumper's world wasn't all that bad, was it?

rambos_ride

bigboy308 wrote:

Hey Rambo--Remember--Rule#1--No name Callin'!! My position is just that I believe anyone,any time, anywhere could (AND DO!!) ask for the moon. Don't mean he's gonna find the "One born every minute" person to buy his "gem".
I also believe that I should withhold my humble(?!!) opinion until I've been a LOT closer to the vehicle in question. Being from Northern California I am amazed and flabbergasted at some of the projects that some of persons on this Forum have undertaken--You included!! I guess I'm spoiled, but WOW!! some of these projects aren't even parts cars here!! This coming from one who has some thirty-five odd years of experience with the HUDSON Auto. In that time, I can remember maybe three cars that I would never consider as projects! That's probably fifty or so HUDSONS that I have been involved with. My hat is off to the talented people that are undertaking some of their projects!
As far as the Forum, I have learned MORE about HUDSON in the six or so months being on it than I have in the 35 prior years! The information, experiences, facts, archives,contacts, etc are nothing short of incredible. Here's hoping that the information keeps coming for many, many more years! KUDUS and THANX to all for your efforts--that's what makes this thing work so well, IMHO----
P.S. Thumper's world wasn't all that bad, was it?

Note: I did give you the double wink-wink meaning I was funnin with you a bit

Bambi (and thumper) are still one of my favorites from my childhood. I still have an original 33-1/3 Disney Illustrated Jacket Record.

Unknown

This really is a classic forum, pulling out the vinyl picture disk in a posting. Gotta love the history

rambos_ride

Maverickhudson wrote:

This really is a classic forum, pulling out the vinyl picture disk in a posting. Gotta love the history

The album is actually older than I am!

Just like our beloved Hudson's they don't make them like this anymore - And who among you didn't cry when Bambi lost his mom?

Unknown

What every happened to the magic of childhood?