PIBB members,
I’ve added another car for sale at:
http://www.provamo.com/Members/DeTomaso4Sale/DeTomasoForSale.asp
There is a bit of history on this car in the Registry in addition to the ad page.
Chuck Melton
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Nice car, but has been on Ebay twice already and failed to reach $41K both times. I wonder how Fraser-Dante plans on getting $58,900 for it? 
Listed on Ebay again for at least the 4th time. This time with a $9000 drop in the Buy It Now price:
Pantera
Pantera
quote:Originally posted by mgreene:
Nice car, but has been on Ebay twice already and failed to reach $41K both times. I wonder how Fraser-Dante plans on getting $58,900 for it?
I was glad they tried! I didn't realize that was Fraser-Dante. I think I bought a 73 Jag V12 Etype roadster from them way back when (1989?) and a local acquaintance purchased a Shelby.
The Pantera appears to have had lots spent on it, and reasonably well-done. Have you seen the car? If so, is the new BIN price "getting close" to real market in your estimation?
As I continue to pour more into my car (but enjoying the 'hobby' as much as ever doing so) I see these somewhat 'pricier' Panteras and think financially how sound they can be... if done right. Just looking for your thoughts there.
My point was, that it had failed to reach $41K the first couple of times on Ebay. I then wondered how Fraser Dante planned on selling it by increasing the asking price by $17-18K?
Seems I see that more and more on ebay. A whopping BIN price, many missed attempts (or even close ones!) and then the car just disappears.
I guess they scare up enough interest along the way to find a real prospect. I've begun to notice more "Make Offers" getting taken as well. This used to NEVER happen. Ebay's turning a bit more into the electronic car lot with that strategy and less of an 'auction only' format.
I just thought you might've seen the car 'in person' and could comment.
Nice collection of toys you've got!
I guess they scare up enough interest along the way to find a real prospect. I've begun to notice more "Make Offers" getting taken as well. This used to NEVER happen. Ebay's turning a bit more into the electronic car lot with that strategy and less of an 'auction only' format.
I just thought you might've seen the car 'in person' and could comment.
Nice collection of toys you've got!
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Nice collection of toys you've got!
Thanks! I think I've asked you before, where in AL are you located?
quote:My point was, that it had failed to reach $41K the first couple of times on Ebay. I then wondered how Fraser Dante planned on selling it by increasing the asking price by $17-18K?
There was once a man from Nantucket...opps wrong story!
I was interested in a convertible Torino at cars-on-line that had a asking price @ $50,000. Made contact with the owners rep and decided that it was more then I thought it was worth. Well it stayed online for a while then bang the price had jumped to $75,000.00. That car had stayed on this site for six months @ $50,000.00 then a $25,000.00 jump it was on there for a very long time. I havent looked to see if it is still for sale.
But I guess you can never understand someone elses motivation for doing these things.
Jeff
Listed again on Ebay for at least the 5th time...
So, why won't it sell?
No widebody flares?
No widebody flares?
quote:Originally posted by mgreene:quote:
Nice collection of toys you've got!
Thanks! I think I've asked you before, where in AL are you located?
Sorry - if you asked I missed it, but I'm in Montgomery. I don't have any idea where Harvest is! I thought I knew my cities and towns!
I just saw the 71 in question listed again. Looks like a WAY more complete ad this time, and bidding is up in the $40s.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Pantera-1971...QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
We'll see what happens.
Harvest is an unincorporated area about 3 mile north of Huntsville.