Bob Sharp Z on EBay

[Tarmac]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bob-Sharp-Datsun-Camel-GT-Race-Car-IMSA-240Z-260Z-280Z_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1308Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem250343667970QQitemZ250343667970QQptZRaceQ5fCarsQ5fNotQ5fStreetQ5fLegalQ5f

[rdefabri]

Man - that's a car I would love to own. Although my "collection" is minimal, I always wanted a race car of historical significance / provenance...particularly from a series that I was fond of. Assuming everything here is legit (I have no reason to doubt that it is), I would jump on this. Too bad the economy isn't strong enough to reinforce my sense of security.

As this was a backup car - does anyone have an estimate of what it might go for?

[Mike B]

Here is a thread from last year when the same car was listed on eBay and didn't sell.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27374&highlight=bob+sharp+ebay

-Mike

Edited December 16, 2008 by Mike B

[JohnnyO]

Will be a nice Christmas present for the winning bidder (and seller if it goes!) Another car for Jay's collection?

[rdefabri]

Here is a thread from last year when the same car was listed on eBay and didn't sell.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27374&highlight=bob+sharp+ebay

-Mike

Ah - I forgot about that! I'll take a look through. Obviously, in this economy, it has to be devalued somewhat.

Over at the Ferrari board I post on, there's a mild panic over the falling prices, especially on the normally high valued cars. It makes for interesting possibilities - something normally unobtainable now within reach.

Unfortunately, like most of us, the economy reminds you that job security is a fleeting thing.

Edited December 16, 2008 by rdefabri

[Tarmac]

It's up to $35K.. reserve still not met

[Mike B]

It's up to $35K.. reserve still not met

Last time it hit $50,100 and the reserve was still not met. Considering that a deal wasn't worked out offline after that, I assume the reserve is set pretty high.

-Mike

Edited December 18, 2008 by Mike B
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[Nigel1943]

Not sure about the "tremendous investment potential".

[rdefabri]

If this sells (given the estimated high reserve) I'd be shocked.

Granted, this is a unique car, but I know both muscle cars and Ferraris are taking a huge hit - bargains are there if you can afford 'em. The economy is so slow that shelling out $50K (or more) for a car with not much of a racing provenance seems excessive to me (just MHO).

[hls30.com]

Not sure about the "tremendous investment potential".

That statement is one you use to "help" someone (not in tune with using cars as an investment) justify parting with money. If the car really had "tremendous investment potential" and it was mine, I think other things would be going on ebay first, or I would be finding a partner for the investment....and sell a share.

Now if that were a "73 Rally car-not only would the price be significantly-four probably more times higher, but you would get the current owners fingers permanently embedded in the rear bumper(from holding on), but there would be a real example of "tremendous investment opportunity!

Will

[Tarmac]

If this sells (given the estimated high reserve) I'd be shocked.

Granted, this is a unique car, but I know both muscle cars and Ferraris are taking a huge hit - bargains are there if you can afford 'em. The economy is so slow that shelling out $50K (or more) for a car with not much of a racing provenance seems excessive to me (just MHO).

I have noticed a large increase in the # of low mileage, late model Harleys and choppers on craigslist lately. Looks like folks are getting rid of the toys 1st.

[JohnnyO]

52 grand and counting....