Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, there was considerable remorse by the sellers, for a variety of reasons. They are in poor health these days (one had cancer, another was using oxygen assist equipment) and are forced to liquidate a lot of the family's belongings. I understand that they tried to sell the car several years ago for a fantastic sum--$100,000USD, and actually received a serious offer in that range. However, they turned it down, and of course now the economy (and wildly optimistic buyers) are hardly as supportive of such things. The car sold on Saturday for $23,000, which was $3000 under the estimate. While it's in spectacular condition for a 73 year old vehicle, it is far from showroom perfect. Also, the fact that it is a closed car makes it less valuable in the hobby. Walt intends to only restore the mechanical components necessary for safe driving (new tires, brake system, flush radiator, fresh rubber for mechanical components, rewiring as necessary) and keep the interior and exterior as original as possible. The car will also remain in Berks County, PA, about four miles away from the sellers. So, to the delight of many, a piece of local history will not only stay local, but will be featured in local car shows and parades. Incidentally, Walt was the surviving partner of my friend Jim Canavan, mentioned on this list several months ago. In a sense, the car purchase is part of Walt "getting on" with life after that tragedy. Best, Jim Shulman Wynnewood, PA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of H&ECummer Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 6:59 PM To: lug at leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Photo Story: At the Auction > Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:36:11 -0500 > From: "Jim Shulman" <jshul at comcast.net> > Subject: [Leica] Photo Story: At The Auction > To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> > > Yesterday I went to the Oley Valley Fairground auction. Most of the > stuff > there was fairly mundane. > > > Former and new owners > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/focusit/auction/auction2010015+sm.jpg.html > > > All shots with Bessa R2a and CV 35/1.2 with Tmax 400 > > > > Jim Shulman > > Wynnewood, PA JIm, A great series! Thanks for posting. I think the former owner has seller's remorse already - judging by his expression. BTW what was the selling price? Cheers Howard. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information