We see the auction prices all the time: Staggering prices paid simply because two people had to have it. Did you see Mecum fetch $66,000 for a 2000 Honda Civic Si?
And then there are the parts crossing the block. A Lamborghini Miura S engine needing a full rebuild–and who knows what else? That’ll be $216,000, please.
But I …
I should have bought that E46 muffler. You know, to have a spare/more stuff in the attic.
David S. Wallens said:I should have bought that E46 muffler. You know, to have a spare/more stuff in the attic.
But how much was a buyers "paddle"
At the Rudi Klien auction where that Lambo motor sold , it was $500 for a buyers paddle and to even inspect the items.
I believe that $500 is a deposit that would be applied/refunded as needed. It's to keep tire kickers away.
So if I'm patient enough, I'll have enough parts to build that BMW I've always wanted...
This story does nothing to assuage me view that auctions are, ahem, paddle waving contests between buyers.
In reply to Colin Wood :
Exactly. Like the Johnny Cash song. Kinda.
I wouldn't bid that much for the entire car.
I dunno. I got 80 lbs. of Lego for $72. There are still deals out there.
Stock E46 mufflers are useful. They weigh like 50 pounds and cost you about 20-30 hp, but they will quiet the car down enough to pass sound at Laguna Seca on a 90db day.
I'm surprised to see these items at RM Sotheby's. It must have been, hey, while you have my blue-chip car for auction, please sell these things off that I kept for my daily.
In reply to Appleseed :
Not bad. I've always told myself that I'd pass my collection of Legos–instructions and all–onto my kid or some other youngin' in the family.
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