Re: Some recent online postings

Posted by packardsix1939 On 2023/11/20 14:45:58

Charles: Agree. These two cars are almost indescribably filthy, but I actually see this in online ads more often than you would think. Cars covered in mildew, dead leaves and other debris. Makes for a good derelict cars photo shoot, but not if you intend to sell it. But some people are apparently too lazy or unmotivated to make the effort. Or maybe they think that that "barn find" look will attract more buyers. I hear this term all of the time as if it is something desirable. Most of these so-called barn finds should probably be left in the barn.

Mention flood damage and I am going to run in the opposite direction. I formerly worked as a driver for a used car auction company. I recall one time, I had to get into a flood damaged BMW which apparently had been shipped up from Florida following a hurricane. The car was full of sand and actually had clumps of dried seaweed stuck to the seats and even the headliner. This thing must have been completely submerged in seawater, possibly for days. It stunk like a dead fish inside. The car was literally dying as I struggled to drive it up onto the auction block and the warning lights on the dash were all flashing like Broadway on opening night. Couldn't believe that anyone would actually bid on this wreck, but it did sell. This was a dealer only auction, so I hate to think what happened next. The dealer probably polished it up and sold it to some poor sucker. What a nightmare.