Re: [Chrysler300] Bill Korbel's 300G at Russo Steele

Ryan et al,

I agree fully about the upcoming generations appreciation for our cars. My experience with Mopsy (my C) and my Corvair is that the styling really attracts all generations. The Gen Xers say “Old School, Wow!”, then the older generations all have a story or had one in the family. I am really surprised at how many 30-50 year olds had a tie to a Corvair somehow and had very positive things to say about it and scorned Ralph Nader. The C brings people to exclaim statements regarding majestic beauty. In ‘04 when the new 300 Hemi C was announced I like many other club members thought that Chrysler was mistaken by not calling it a 300N. However it created a sense of appreciation for the Letter Cars when you chat with someone when out and about in it and they inquire about the significance of the ‘Brutes. Many modern 300 drivers signal thumbs up or want to caravan or drive along side while bonding with the original. I now think Chrysler had the right idea and helped our Club mission statement to promote and educate people about the significance of the Chrysler Letter Cars. However, the people with the money to burn at auctions I am getting the impression are setting their sights on different venues. The fins get attention but the folks with the capital who appreciate and desire to own these vehicles are thinning out. I myself was holding out for a DeSoto. Which of all the Chrysler cars of the 50s is appreciating fabulously. Missed the boat on that brand but hey! I was distracted by my C! I have come close four times to buying a DeSoto, 3 ‘58s and a ‘60. But then I say to myself, I have a 300C, the primo Chrysler of the 50s, not an orphan, and it has style and muscle. Thus my aspirin to break the DeSoto fever. A 2015 Night Racing Blue 3LT, Z-51, 8 speed, C7 convertible with magnetic ride control is where I plan to venture next! (Corvette for you folks with MOPAR tunnel vision!) 300’ly, Rob Kern

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Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 7:39 PM

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Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Bill Korbel's 300G at Russo Steele

I'm afraid we'll all have to face it that the upcoming generations just aren't interested in most of these cars we hold so dear. As time goes by there are fewer and fewer people out there looking for these brutes (and others) and at the same time we're increasing the number of quality cars by restoring them. Supply and Demand......the supply is rising and fro what i see the demand is dropping (especially when people who are genuinely interested in owning these cars are hit with the sticker shock of 60 - 200k as an asking price)

If you own these cars as investments, I'd say it's time to sell. If you own them because you love them, keep your foot down on the right pedal and enjoy yourself.

Ryan Hill

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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:57:25 -0400
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Bill Korbel's 300G at Russo Steele

A non-reserve car is only worth what the bidders at the auction are willing to pay. It could be that there were only two potential bidders, and one of them wasn't that interested in the car. Had there been 5 active bidders, it might have gone a lot higher. It does, however, point out the risk in putting your car up for auction without a reserve price.

Pete Fitch

In a message dated 8/22/2014 8:35:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Is this indicative of a slumping car market ? This was a #1 car. Hagerty website says that a #1 300G is worth about 95K.

Ron

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To: Don Warnaar ; Gloria Moon ; Bob Jasinski ; 'Larry Jett' ; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 1:16 PM

Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Bill Korbel's 300G at Russo Steele

I just went onto the web site of the auctioneer that sold the car in Monterey, CA. It sold for $60,600. There was no reserve on the car at auction.

Steve Simon

300 G

In a message dated 08/21/14 10:01:48 Pacific Daylight Time, Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

That award was a crowning moment for Billy. I can still picture the big beaming smile on his face as the award was announced. He was just thrilled. Little did we know that he would not be around all that much longer. Glad to have known him and also his father who attended many meets many years ago.

Don Warnaar

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To: Bob Jasinski ; 'Larry Jett' ; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:08 AM

Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300G at Russo Steele

The Russo-Steele site shows the VIN for the car is 8413 159853. That was Billy Korbel's "Lady G" which took all kinds of prizes at the Lake George meet in 2011. Billy died shortly after the meet. His sister said she had never seen him any happier than he was that night. Everyone at the meet was pretty pleased about it too.

Billy joined the club in 1985. I think he bought the G shortly thereafter and had it fitted with hand controls. Somewhere there's a photograph of Billy, in his wheelchair, with his feather duster tending to his "Lady G."

I hope the next owner cares for it as much as he did.

300ly,

Gloria Moon