I've talked to a lot of folks with old cars that say they'd never part with it. Is that really true? Doesn't everyone have a price? I'm not one to really get attached to "things" and have proven several times that I in fact do have a price. I find this more to be the case as I get older. As much as my Laurentian brings back memories of my childhood riding in my parent's 69, I'd still let it go for a price. Sure, there's some cars in my past that for a fleeting moment I think I shouldn't have sold, but then when I think harder about it, I don't have any regrets. This site has proven that there are a lot of nice cars that come up for sale so if I ever really did regret selling my Laurentian, I'm sure I'd find another nice 69. Maybe I just haven't found the right car yet.
I have a price $25,000.00 for my wagon if some one walked up to me with that amount it would be gone. But on the up side it would only fetch about 10 if I was luck so I guess I will have it for a while.
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1957 Pathfinder deluxe 4 door wagon 1961 Pontiac Parisienne bubble top Traded for a Harley sorry guys.
The reality is that if I was offered what I would consider to be big bucks, I would probably turn it down thinking...if they offered it once, I could probably get it again someday when I want to sell. Having owned it for this long, I think I've come to realize that I won't be selling it unless I have to. (When I am ready to sell it, it will probably be too late for someone wanting to buy it! At which point I'll probably turn it into a bar...)
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(When I am ready to sell it, it will probably be too late for someone wanting to buy it! At which point I'll probably turn it into a bar...)
I'll buy it as a bar ... can you throw in at least 6 stools also?
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
It's funny how we always dream of finding "our car", the one we had as kids, the one that brings back the best memories. We think about how, when the day comes, we'll buy it, no matter what the cost, cause we deserve it. Well, it got as close as possible to happening for me. When I was 18 I had a 1967 Ford XL, 428 Convertible. Black bucket seat interior, console, robin's egg blue exterior with black top. About 2 years ago I seen the exact same car (1 of 327) at the Duffy's website in Iowa, listed for $28,000. Well a couple years go by, no sale and the canadian dollar goes up and the price came down to $15,000. I came sooo close to hoping a plane, dropping the $15,000 + probably another $3,000 or so to get it home, but I just couldn't do it. Oh, the memories were there, the car looked good, but there was something just not right.....then I realized what it was. Although I would have the car, which was something I had dreamed of for years, I would still not have the friends in it with me when I was enjoying it now and in reality.........it was them that made the car fun......not the car itself. So I figured that most likely, the purchase would not have the same effect that I was looking for and decided against it. It's time now to find a new car, that goes with the current friends and make new memories. But it's still got to be a convertible, lol...........
Nope my car is part of the family......3 years ago I was new car shopping for/with my dad, driving around in my car (his 1st car) at the dealership the manager comes out and says "who's convertible is that" I said mine and he comes over to chat.....offers me $20,000 on the spot (my dad's jaw dropped!) I told him "not interested", he says "c'mon name your price then" I laughed and said "sorry, never will be for sale". My car has too much history in my family to ever let go......plus I think my oldest plans on getting it some day!
I think a car is like money you can play with. That being said everyones life changes for what ever reason. Mine was a space and getting another quad. I miss the car already with all the time and parts I put into it. Least I get to see it around Surrey. Plus I have another car as well. Now unless some comes up with crazy money
When I was 18 I had a 1967 Ford XL, 428 Convertible. Black bucket seat interior, console, robin's egg blue exterior with black top. About 2 years ago I seen the exact same car (1 of 327) at the Duffy's website in Iowa, listed for $28,000.
When I was 17 I bought a 1 of 31 1967 Caprice with a factory 427. I had lots of people wanting to buy it but never gave it up.
yup, i agree, we all have a price. i think if somebody was to honestly say: no its not for sale, i think they werent offered enough money. just my opinion though.
A few yrs ago another friend of mine [yes I have more that one] & who was into US Pontiac's used to have people come up to him at a cruise in or show & ask about his Bonnivilles, then the ? got asked "if you were to sell it, HOW MUCH??? He'd pick a "high " # & bang they's say I'll buy it. I don't know how many cars he sold that way,we all said he had a horse shoe up his A$$ Then the hunt was on for another one!!! The last one he sold was an Impala rag top but it took some time as the economy was down the last few yrs. SO yes everyone has a price,& some are lucky enough to get it!!!!!
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
61 vehicles i have owned and sold....everyone has their price. I only lost money once. It was $700. I have a good track record. Only 1 car I wish I never sold..my 76 T/A.
I have always wanted a GTO since I was young listening to stories from my Uncle. That dream became a reality last year when I bought my '68. When I first got it I said no matter what I wouldn't sell it, only to have a guy come up at work and ask me how much. Without realizing it I gave him a ridiculous # especially for a driver quality car. Thought about it later and realized then if he would have cut the cheque, I would have let it go. So yes I have a "price"
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John
1972 Pontiac Lemans (daughter's car) 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
I would have to disagree I DO NOT HAVE A PRICE AND NEVER WILL! Because in the past 2 years ive had alot of family issues and ive always looked forward to working on my car. it has helped me through so much at th same time it's been a pain in my ass alot of the time lol i would have to say i would not part with it even if some one gave me 5 grand which it's not worth but thats just me and i never plan on parting with it if i have a torage issue i will give it to a freind that will take care of it until i can take it back... I know i could trust most people on this site with my car. but really who would want it.... lol
When I was 18 I had a 1967 Ford XL, 428 Convertible. Black bucket seat interior, console, robin's egg blue exterior with black top. About 2 years ago I seen the exact same car (1 of 327) at the Duffy's website in Iowa, listed for $28,000.
When I was 17 I bought a 1 of 31 1967 Caprice with a factory 427. I had lots of people wanting to buy it but never gave it up.
My GTO takes up room in my ONE car garage, has become a pain in the butt at times to repair (I turn wrenches for a living all week again), is expensive to keep fuelled up, needs a resto one day soon, my elderly neighbors say it stinks and is noisey, my girl friend hates it's vinyl seats when it's plus thirty out. It shakes, vibrates, and there are no creature comforts about it.
Therefore, I'm not going to sell it because it's an everyday reminder of "how it used to be", and come the year 2025, I'm going to be so happy I kept the thing around for the simple fact that everybody around me that grew up in that era of vehicle is going to want to have that memory again........and perhaps not be able to do so.
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"Repulsive since 1959"
2015 Camaro SS1 2014 GMC Sierra 1969 GTO 2005 Dodge Daytona Short Box Regular cab P/U 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix Enduro stock car
Yes - I would for a price but only when I'm ready to sell. I sold my 65 Parisienne convt 14 years ago now. I sometimes regret selling it but never really considered trying to buy it back.
At the time I sold it in the hope of finding the "right" car - which of course I never have, since for me it's a 68 SS427 Impala convertible, and I do not own one of those. Instead what happened is that I bought other cars I liked (including too many resto projects), when I probably could have saved all that money and bought the one dream car.
But no, that wouldn't have worked either becasue there are so very many cars I like...
i love my car but I guess it has a price, but on the other hand I think alot of it has to do with what is happening in your life at the moment. Now as most of you know i'm moving to mexico and i really want to take my car, but i wont know until we get the house if there will be the room for it. I also have to drive a 50 yr. old car with a 50 yr. old engine a long way to get there!! Now if i do have to sell i will post it here of course but i will try my hardest to take it with me....but i also know there is always another car out there!!
