10-23-2020, 09:05 AM | #1 |
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Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on what this car could bring at auction next month? I understand that no one has a crystal ball and ultimately it will bring what someone is willing to pay but curious as to what the market may say about this car?
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10-23-2020, 09:47 AM | #2 |
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It is a beauty. Based on my sporadic attention during previous events, I would expect a winning bid in the twenty thousands. Shamefully low.
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10-23-2020, 09:51 AM | #3 |
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It probably depends on how bad one bidder wants it and how many are bidding AND how much refreshments they've had and how deep their pockets are. JMO
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10-23-2020, 09:53 AM | #4 |
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IMO I bet that car will struggle to get to $35,0000/$40,000. With fee's and its not a "popular" year/make PLUS the interested parties are few and far between. "IF" there is two interested parties....... maybe $45,000 to $50,000........ a big "IF"!!!! Again, MO
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10-23-2020, 09:55 AM | #5 |
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$28,000-$41,000 max
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10-23-2020, 12:03 PM | #6 |
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Obviously, just my observation and opinion. (Bob, long time friend of RAK's) Off-topic, but, if you look to page 38, of the current V8Times, bottom picture... That 40 Merc in the foreground was also RAK's. It was recently sold, and as noted in the magazine, it now belongs to Maree and Gary. Noteworthy about that 40, it's an original, never been apart. Yes, RAK painted it once, because the original paint went through and it was beginning to look shabby. But, he didn't take it apart. And simply paid great attention to preparation and detail. The 40 also has a Columbia, and during the more than 30 years that RAK owned it, it has made numerous cross country trips. Last edited by bobH; 10-23-2020 at 12:19 PM. |
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$30-40K max. The market for 40's cars is not as it once was. Newer buyers want resto mod
cars that they can drive on modern highways at "speed". This may give some idea of value: https://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/1941...oupe-AT/Values Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-23-2020 at 01:22 PM. |
10-23-2020, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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If that was a car I wanted, I would go up to $100,000 without blinking an eye. I don't care what other people on the internet that can only afford a rotted out "project" car think. Cash is really only paper anyway. You can insulate your cardboard box with it or burn it to stay warm but that's about it.
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Bob, Your post adds considerably to the provenance of the car and should be of value to any new owner. Are you able to provide confirmation that you have no interest in the sale?
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Recently sold at auction > https://www.classic.com/veh/1941-mer...89301-p6zdqOp/
1941 Mercury Convertible STATUS: $36,300 SOLD · Sep 5, 2020 VIN: A389301 LOCATION: Auburn, IN This 1941 Mercury Convertible was last sold at the RM Sotheby's Auburn Fall (2020) classic car auction on Sep 5, 2020
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1941 Mercury Convertible STATUS: FOR SALE · Nov 13, 2020 This 1941 Mercury Convertible is currently for sale at the Mecum Las Vegas (2020) classic car auction on Nov 13, 2020
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A $500 Pinto with $3000 dollars worth of tires, rims and a paint job is STILL a $500 Pinto!!! Hope it's NOT the case for this 41 Mercury given the diminishing audience and state of the economy!!!! AND not to compare this car to a Pinto BY NO MEANS........just the logic of the time/money/value aspect of it!!!!
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Where are the pictures of the truck??? Make your grandad proud and show us the finished product!!!! I wish the photos that Mecum published were of better quality to show off his fine work!!! |
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It's a crap shoot, if you get two guy's that really want, it who knows. I've seen cars go for a lot less than I would figure and some a lot more. V-8 Fords aren't bringing what they once did, Mercury's do a little better. Now everybody want's Camaro's and Mustang's. Bottom line is, if it's a no reserve auction, be prepared to be disappointed and if you get what you want be happy with it.
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1stFord - nice truck, and the convert is awesome. 41 Mercs always a favorite of mine,
especially the woodies.
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I'll go out on a limb and since it's a hyped up TV auction house, it'll bring something stupid crazy over what realistic value should be. TV car auctions are so dumb I can't bring myself to watch them.
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$38K as a going price without a bidding war.
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