RM Sothebys Auction Arizona Jan 2018

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Re: RM Sothebys Auction Arizona Jan 2018

#31 Post by Vic Skirmants »

Jules; the 1955 speedster, aside from some extra gauges and VW wheels, did not have any "highly modified" aspect to it. Did I miss something? Jack spurs rusted off and needing some bottom work; as well as a broken front lid, and teardrop taillights. It did not have terrible rust as found in most dilapidated 356s. Yes, I liked it better than the red 1954 speedster at Bonhams: Un-matched rear lid, Webers, no bumper guards or rocker deco, tunnel trans, and the best part: Severe badly repaired internal damage in front of the gas tank; terrible welds, much grinding to cover them, and best of all----chassis number stamped into new metal with numbers that were smaller than regular. So; what is really a 1954? That one hit $200K, only $10,000 more than the barn 55.

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#32 Post by Jules Dielen »

Hey vic, the rear end had some major work done, rear clip was replaced. The right side of the car had accident damage and the rocker looked wonky. l have seen better barn finds :). Either way, whoever won can spend 100k on a resto and still come out ahead.
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#33 Post by Jules Dielen »

Weird
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#34 Post by Eric Marshall Green »

I watched the entire Gooding Auction. Both days! Did I miss the 1953 in light gray?
I'd rather drive a plastic junker than be a prig.

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#35 Post by Jules Dielen »

You did, it went friday afternoon.
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