WOW! The Find of a Lifetime! 1963 SD 421 Tempest!

[Verne_Frantz]

I agree. I think the seller is handling it very well, and has a sense of humor without being a wiseguy. He got burned once before by ending an auction early and says he'll never do that again.
The guy in the best position to buy the car is the guy with the original front end because he won't have to BUY the front end after he buys the car. If someone else buys it, I hope the front end makes it's way to the car, rather than it resulting in a tug of war.
In any case, it's probably the most interesting auction I"ve ever watched on ebay to date!

Verne

[69hurstSC]

i agree, its been fun watching an undisputed factory racecar go through the gauntlet. ebay has had so many high interest cars result in debacles. its refreshing to see a car go from nearly sliced up to a potential high $ restoration.

[chevelleheart]

No Question , Hope to see this car restored to it's former glory

[Charley Lillard]

Might be cheaper to have a metal master shop make new sheet metal.

[Verne_Frantz]

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Might be cheaper to have a metal master shop make new sheet metal.

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I was thinking the same thing Charley. OF course, the original front clip would be the perfect ending, but if the new owner can't get it (for one reason or another) I'm sure he'll have one made. Then what happens to the value of the one in FL??????

It's happened with Z-11s. There are restored cars out there and other people who cling onto the original aluminum for them. But we're jumping the gun with theories.
I hope that once a new owner is known, the principal parties will participate in a web forum to keep the rest of us updated on the progress of this super rare car.

Verne

[x Baldwin Motion]

$84,700

6pm

still half a dozen players at the high end of this auction !!

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

O bidder, Ouch!