The Junkyard

This thing blows my mind

The Junkyard

There is a complete Gullwing in there.

WTF.

Wow, there's some cool stuff in there

3 Lamborghini Miura also!

Thanks for posting.  What an interesting collection, and likely, person that gathered it all.  

Something about that tan Mercedes 600 is calling to me like the Green Goblin mask 

Estimated $30-40k. That's one expensive VIN tag.

I had a hard time picking the most ridiculous Ferrari.

This thing was a surprise.

Rudy died in 2001 ,  then his son Ben took it over , 

I was let into one section of the yard years ago by Rudi  and was amazed at what cars were  stacked on top of each other.

There has always been rumors  of the cars he owned  , and there are a few cars I know he had that must have been sold over the years as they are missing from the auction , 

The estimated prices on most of the stuff is pretty low , except for the exotic stuff ,  but then again what condition are 911 motors that have sat out for decades , 

It is going to be a very interesting auction :)

The gullwing is one of the 29 alloy examples...estimated to bring between 2m and 4m.

https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/rk24/lots/r0244-1956-mercedesbenz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/

In reply to californiamilleghia :

Cool that you've seen parts of it. There was a place in Kansas City I always stopped that had bunches of euro stuff and was famous for having a row of super birds at one point but never seen anything like this.

Ya, super cool stuff. Kind of makes my head explode. The gulling that's valued at 4.5-6 million dollars that needs a total restoration. Just amazing. 

I know SoCal has a dry climate but it hurts to see all those vintage Porsche engines with missing sparkplugs...  Still someone will pay bank for every bit of that.  Thanks to Chandler for posting the link.

I think that MB 500K has been hunted for quite a while. If it's what I'm thinking about it's been speculated that one was hidden in that yard but the owners wouldn't say and no one could verify.

In reply to chandler :

that's the first I've ever heard of it! Where was it? 

P3PPY said:

In reply to chandler :

that's the first I've ever heard of it! Where was it? 

Avenue Auto, the guy who ran it was a Saab guy. Wren. I bought a MB 2.3 16v from him that some one had scrapped as well as a rear German 190e taxi which was pretty cool. 

Keith Tanner said:

Estimated $30-40k. That's one expensive VIN tag.

What even is that? 

I don't know why, but this one doesn't seem real with those tires on it. 

dyintorace said:

Keith Tanner said:

Estimated $30-40k. That's one expensive VIN tag.

What even is that? 

It's a Ferrari 275 GTS, obviously. Here, let me apply some imagination so you can see the car as a buyer will see it.

It'll have to be rebuilt pretty much from scratch including sourcing all the mechanicals. Which can be done for, what, a couple of hundred thousand? At which case it'll be worth at least 7 digits. Proof that the value in an old Ferrari has nothing to do with the metal. Or anything.

There is this note on the lot: Addendum: Please note that this vehicle is being offered as parts only.

In reply to Keith Tanner :

Well of course it is! 

Having seen some of the cars that were on the Colorado Grand and their associated price tags, I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

DjGreggieP said:

 

I don't know why, but this one doesn't seem real with those tires on it. 

I’m guessing they fit those wheels and tires to move it around. Or it’s heading to grid.

According to the listing, this Miura lacks a drivetrain. LS all things? Well, it’s also one of 120 of so early cars built with the lighter chassis. 

The auction estimate is $350k-$450k. Hagerty says that a 1967 Miura in No. 4 (fair) condition is worth $1.2m. One in No. 1 (concours) condition is worth $2.4m.

David S. Wallens said:

DjGreggieP said:

 

I don't know why, but this one doesn't seem real with those tires on it. 

I’m guessing they fit those wheels and tires to move it around. Or it’s heading to grid.

According to the listing, this Miura lacks a drivetrain. LS all things? Well, it’s also one of 120 of so early cars built with the lighter chassis. 

The auction estimate is $350k-$450k. Hagerty says that a 1967 Miura in No. 4 (fair) condition is worth $1.2m. One in No. 1 (concours) condition is worth $2.4m.

There is a complete engine and extra parts est. 100k as well

Keith Tanner said:

dyintorace said:

Keith Tanner said:

Estimated $30-40k. That's one expensive VIN tag.

What even is that? 

It's a Ferrari 275 GTS, obviously. Here, let me apply some imagination so you can see the car as a buyer will see it.

It'll have to be rebuilt pretty much from scratch including sourcing all the mechanicals. Which can be done for, what, a couple of hundred thousand? At which case it'll be worth at least 7 digits. Proof that the value in an old Ferrari has nothing to do with the metal. Or anything.

There is this note on the lot: Addendum: Please note that this vehicle is being offered as parts only.

I believe just an engine block for one of those goes for $200k, but I bet the car could be made to look like new for not much over a million.

There is this note on the lot: Addendum: Please note that this vehicle is being offered as parts only.

I wonder if it even has a VIN number on it , may be the reason for  "Parts only"

In reply to californiamilleghia :

Looks like many of the scrapped (as opposed to purchased broken and stored) cars are labeled the same - even ones that are complete enough that you would expect a VIN. So it may be a matter of no title.

A quick Google search indicates that the chassis number on a Ferrari of this era is:
Chassis # Location: Plate in engine compartment (driver's side) and left front cross member/left frame member by steering box

So, uhh, maybe no vin or chassis number either.

DjGreggieP said:

 

I don't know why, but this one doesn't seem real with those tires on it. 

That's pretty hot with those meats on it.