Re: IML: When the End Is Near: What Have You Got?

["john sadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

I guess that what I meant to say is that if the car still needs some work, 
you probably won't recover your investment. A potential buyer usually 
doesn't know what you started out with. They only see what condition the car 
is in now & what needs to be done to it.
   When you look on eBay, there are often several Imperials of the same 
year for sale at any given time. The asking prices often vary greatly. The 
highest priced isn't necessarily the best one. It may be truly a gem or it 
could be the seller has a lot tied up in it.  The one that is high priced & 
still needs work will likely get passed over in favor of one of the others.
    Not to point out any specific examples, but if you read the ad's they 
often say something like "the body is perfect, except for the dent in the 
rear quarter" or something like "the interior is like new except the seats 
need to be recovered"  Even better is something like "complete engine 
rebuild 150 miles ago" ?? Look at the pics of some of the cars & you'll 
notice oil spots everywhere around where the car is parked. These all will 
tell you that even though the seller may have spent a lot of time & money, 
the spending is far from over & its time to bail.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: IML: When the End Is Near: What Have You Got?


> Well, I don't know John..
>
> If you put much money and time in the car it will show somehow :)
> I mean, everyone will notice that efforts are made (by investing time and
> money) to make the car look (and run) great.
> And ofcourse that will improve the overall condition of the car so it will
> bring up more money if you decide to sell it.
>
> But we never started the hobby to make money I think :) ??
>
> These cars simply deserve it to make them run like new and look like new,
> that's the way I see it..
>
> Happy cruisin',
>
> Robert
>
> 1960 Imperial Crown 4 door Hardtop
>
>
> Op Zo, 23 juli, 2006 7:50 am, schreef john sadowski:
> > I don't think it makes much difference how much time or money you put
> > into the car. When its time to sell, you will get what the going rate is
> > for that particular year & body style based on its current condition. 
> > John
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 11:58 AM
> > Subject: IML: When the End Is Near: What Have You Got?
> >
> >
> >
> > Dearest Sellers and Fellers,
> >
> >
> > Do not come to Imperial-land or AnyOldCarville and expect to make money.
> > As we ALL eventually find out, these ladies are labors of love, a salute
> > to those who came before us and a gift to those who would take them on
> > after we are gone.  These aren't like vindictive ex-wives we can't wait
> > to unload, but more like the old girlfriend/present wife who you never
> > tire to think of, regardless of where you tread.  I have LOVED every car
> > I have ever had and I cannot say that about my choices in real women!!!
> >
> >
> > A new thread then perhaps, if I am using the terminology correctly:  of
> > what you have into your cars as of now, what would be the realistic
> > recoup, including a fair amount for YOUR TIME (for that is truly how they
> > stay on the road!!!), should the need to sell arise, percentage-wise?
> >
> > I know some have had their cars for years etc. but generally speaking and
> > understanding that "showroom" and "mint" are EXTREMELY arbitrary and that
> > all is relative, I would be very happy to see 80% of my money (buy + my
> > time + parts/shop time) as I have "fought steel" in order to keep my lady
> > presentable and roadworthy during my association with her over the years
> > and I would be THRILLED with even less than that, should it be going to
> > another Imperialist !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > ybshore
> >
> > 1956 Four Door Sedan w/354 and Torqueflight three speed push button
> >
> >
> > NOT FOR SALE, happily!
>
>
>
>
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