Selling my Imperial. I have come to the realization that I cannot hold on to them all. I have had the car for some time. I bought it out of a 30 year collection here in Phoenix. The car is very solid and rust free. It was repainted red over the original blue and presents well. Not a show finish by any means but looks nice. The interior is original and showing its age. The dash pad has seen better days and same with the wood paneling. The engine runs well and the transmission works. The brake pedal is low but it stops. The convertible top is in nice condition and has many years of use left in it. Over all the car is a great survivor type. Its ready for someone to show it some attention as I cannot. Asking $12,500.
For Sale 1966 Imperial Convertible $12,500 obo
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patrick66
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That's about 15 I know of now, of the 514 built!
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bluefury361
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That struck me also. That combo used to be popular on cars from the late 40's and early 50's. It's really not bad.
I think the color change on this car cuts into the value though.
azblackhemi
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You're asking $12500 here but on E-bay you have an opening bid of $6000 with no reserve. If it only gets the opening bid are you willing to sell it for that? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281634002271?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I agree with you on the color combo, I like it. There's a blue forty something Town and Country at the WPC museum that has a red picnic basket plaid interior iirc and it's one of my favorites there.
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I think that shows some confidence on his part and makes me want to bid so I'm sure others will too.
commando1
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:eusa_think:
azblackhemi
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Or it could bite him in the *** if he's going to follow through on the auction.
azblackhemi
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I agree. It needs paint and interior and these Imperials really aren't appreciated by the masses the way they should be. With a no reserve auction the real value will be revealed though.
bluefury361
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Ebay auctions are hard to get a feel for. High starting numbers or reserves scare bidders away, or they will wait until the last few seconds to post a bid. That's a little scary for the seller.
If I post a valuable but low demand item that is not drawing the bids, even with a low, below value starting number, I will discontinue the auction 12 hours early. Any serious last minute buyers can still contact me and hammer out a deal. I really feel bad about denying ebay their 15% cut on the deal..... (sic).
I used to play by their rules but the rules have changed in their favor, past reason.
If I post a valuable but low demand item that is not drawing the bids, even with a low, below value starting number, I will discontinue the auction 12 hours early. Any serious last minute buyers can still contact me and hammer out a deal. I really feel bad about denying ebay their 15% cut on the deal..... (sic).
I used to play by their rules but the rules have changed in their favor, past reason.
i have priced the car at where I feel the market will bare it. I have had plenty of interest in the car already on ebay. My asking price of $12,500 is just that, an asking price. You have to start somewhere right? I am open to offers, and will end the auction if a deal is struck before it ends. The car does need some love. But it is all there and as original as you can get.
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I think we are about to find out what it's worth, myself I'd say north of 6 without problem. It would have been in your best interest to spend some time to get some of the inoperable stuff back in order before listing it.
patrick66
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Hudson convertibles during the Stepdown Era (1948 - 1954) ALL had red leather interiors, regardless of the exterior color(s). Red interior with blue exterior is pretty damn nice, when it's all fresh.
The color change is good, assuming it's complete (under hood and trunk), but that cracked dash pad is pretty glaring. A new pad can be had for $550.00 now, and I'm getting one for my '66 in a month or two. I'd say your $6,500 is a good starting point with your ebay auction, and you can always pull it 12+ hours from the end without any issues, if the bidding is not to your liking.
davidwhitney
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Before I get flamed again, '66 Imperials are my thing and I love them all. These droptops almost never change hands, so every publicized sale draws a great deal of attention from aficionados.
There are fewer than 20 still on the road. Of those, this one gravitates toward the low end. It's a low option car -- auto headlight dimmer? speed control? signal sentry? passenger side mirror? AM/FM? A/C? If no to all of the above, subtract thousands.
This model has parts made of unobtainium so the car better be 99+% complete and correct. If any unobtainium pieces are missing, subtract thousands again.
Using the sale price of this car for a benchmark assumes a lot of things, among them full disclosure by seller and a knowledgeable buyer who can't be hoodwinked into overpaying.
And yes, every '64 to '66 owner will be watching...
commando1
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David, I salute you.
Every time you said "subtract...." lets me know you and I think alike.
Every time you said "subtract...." lets me know you and I think alike.
sixtyf
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That's a nice machine, good luck with your sale. I hope the auction goes nuts.
tbm3fan
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Mostly Cadillac. These bidders remind me of a fisherman, at a pier, tending to 10 different lines.
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