Re: Is this 400 worth $40,000?

Posted by Bobby On 2012/7/27 22:01:41

How do you put a price tag on desire?

I suppose if I had decided I wanted a '56 400, and wanted a car that was as close to new as humanly possible for a 60 year oldster, then, yes, I'd sit down with this guy and talk. And, one of the first questions I'd ask is how he determined it's value or asking price. Then, why the copper needed to be 'Freshened up'. Frankly, that lowers the value..a lot. A pristine, all original, 5000 mile car that i had to have...i'd be willing to pay for. But, for a car that has a glaring "Repair" (and let's call that repaint what it probably is), it's value to me drops immediately. Therefore, i'd have to ask myself some hard questions and reflect on the other 400's I'd been looking at.

I'm a 'Once and done' guy, so i do my research thoroughly, and pull the trigger on whatever it is I'm searching for with the intent of buying what i want, and buying the best..and then holding onto it for at least a long time, if not forever. As that *other* luxury make rightfully boasts, 'Quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten". But that's only if there's enough awareness to prevent buyers remorse.