Hi Guys, My mum asked me to help here sell her 1955 black VW for restoration and I have found my way here!! can anybody point me in the right direction of the best way forward... She decided a few years ago that she is getting to old to restore it herself and besides doesn't have much time!!
Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew
jo_tas ·
Post an ad in the cars for sale section!
swish1 ·
post and wait for the stampede, your mum doesn't live in wa by some lucky chance.
phatratpat ·
👍 where is it , and what do you want for it
would be a good start !😀
bond ·
actually - andrew - call me and ill point you in the right direction 0422 721 253
nick
baybuscamperkid ·
bond you pessimistic bugger! 😀
Craig Torrens ·
Already sold................sorry guys you are tooooooo slow 😁
bond ·
can someone please start a "is craig torrens trustworthy?" thread 🙂
nick
Craig Torrens ·
do you see an ad in the cars for sale section ???
greedy53 ·
gotta love ya craig faster than a speeding bulet
vw54 ·
Already sold................sorry guys you are tooooooo slow
hes ( Torrens ) FULL of it
the guys only had one post so how did it get into the cars for sale section ???
Dasdubber ·
Sarcasm/tongue in cheek remarks are always hard to effectively portray on a forum! Me thinks Craig is being tongue in cheeky. 😂
kroozzn63 ·
im allways to slow i just want to see it pics please
koolkarmakombi ·
Craig did a tron and turned himself into the machine code to track it down...😵💫
dvs_vw ·
its probably a gee up, it probably doesn't exist, bet we'll never hear from him again 🙄
Hopefully it does exist though, and is in Brissie somewhere😀
C'mon Andrew, spill the beans, dish it up and let everyone know the details!
Craig Torrens ·
Easy really.....you just send a u2u to the person selling giving them your contact number and they call you........easy really!
And the admins should be able to see that is what I did 😂😂
Dasdubber ·
....or another conspiracy theory is Craig IS ACTUALLY "utiler" and he's just 'messing with our minds maaaaan' ❓
:alien
Dasdubber ·
oh and by the way as a moderator I don't check anyone's U2Us.
🙂
Craig Torrens ·
Dasdubber wrote:....or another conspiracy theory is Craig IS ACTUALLY "utiler" and he's just 'messing with our minds maaaaan' ❓
:alien
or.................no that wouldn't happen 🙅
utiler ·
thanks guys looks like you guys have a lot of fun on this forum... I really am utiler!!!
The Car is Charters Towers, North Queensland.
I have a few pics that she took on her old camera but I am going out to see mum on the weekend so I will take some pics with my good camera for anyone to see....email me if you want me to send them through for you to see.....
was good chatting andrew. loved the pics. have replied to your email also.
talk soon.
nick
[ Edited on 29-6-2007 by bond ]
dvs_vw ·
While waiting for the pics how about chucking up some details?
Early or late 55, condition, rust, all parts complete or not, rough price, is it in bits or together etc etc?
Maybe a mod should move this to for sale too!
MickH ·
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[ Edited on 29-6-07 by MickH ]
wehrmachtkafer ·
is that a pic of it?
how much did it sell for??
MickH ·
Yes,they are some pctures of it.The car HAS NOT sold.I'll post more pictures on the weekend when Andrew takes some. Looks like it would be a good buy for someone though...an outback car so it lives where it's nice and dry.......❗
utiler ·
Hey all,
Yes that's it!! [Thanks for the help in getting it on the forum Micheal.]
Will be taking pics over the weekend and will post them then. Nobody has bought it at all so if you are interested, give me a call over the weekend......
0409 484 987 mobile.....
Cheers,
Andrew
dvs_vw ·
don't let it go for some silly low amount, work out what you think its worth and stick to it, plenty of people will pay top dollar if its the right amount, if you are in no rush, don't sell it cheap!
Craig Torrens ·
Damn the fun is over ...................at least we have some info now 😏
utiler ·
No, it wasn't going to be given away.... thanks for the advice. I thought it was a special little thing......
Anyway, once I post the new pics early next week, I am happy for you guys that are genuine to call me to discuss further.
Thanks your help and direction to you all, you blokes almost convert a man to join the club!!!!
Ah, well I know where there is a cute little 1955.....
Cheers, Have a good weekend.
Andrew
vsleepy ·
yeah, keep the dub and join the family!
silver ·
vsleepy wrote:yeah, keep the dub and join the family!
Ditto, Why Not?
pod ·
Craig Torrens wrote:Easy really.....you just send a u2u to the person selling giving them your contact number and they call you........easy really!
you need 5 posts to read u2u`s ,most oldies on here know that:duh🤪:P:thumb😵💫:bounce:sandrine😂
ian.mezz ·
i would buy that for a dollar:P
Craig Torrens ·
pod wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:Easy really.....you just send a u2u to the person selling giving them your contact number and they call you........easy really!
you need 5 posts to read u2u`s ,most oldies on here know that:duh🤪:P:thumb😵💫:bounce:sandrine😂
Well it was fun for a while !! Nothing else happening on this forum !
Adsman ·
MickH wrote:Yes,they are some pctures of it.The car HAS NOT sold.I'll post more pictures on the weekend when Andrew takes some. Looks like it would be a good buy for someone though...an outback car so it lives where it's nice and dry.......❗
Ditto .. would make a good buy
Also nice people selling car. If only I had more time I could have looked at it for people when I was in towers last. Anyhow pics are worth a thousand words..so they say
utiler ·
Hi all, unfortunately i didn't get out to Charters Towers over the weekend but am hoping to get there this weekend. So more pics will come ASAP. thanks to all of you for your help.
Also, i have received a few U2U's and obviously can't reply so thanks to you guys also!!!
be back as soon as i have something to show.......
Andrew
MickH ·
You should be able to reply now...you need to haver made 5 poss to reply.Just remember to put a subject in the header or the U2U will not go through!! Check your "outbox" to see if they have been sent. Good luck with the sale!! Should be a good sound car for a resto...
bond ·
"resto" - who said anything about restoration lol
nick
MickH ·
bond wrote:"resto" - who said anything about restoration lol
nick
Hmmm... OK then, a perfect RAT.....🤘
dvs_vw ·
bond wrote:"resto" - who said anything about restoration lol
nick
feeling the need for a 2nd beetle hey(?), and a 55 oval rat at that 🤪 :thumb
bond ·
what's the latest?
nick
bond ·
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utiler ·
Hi All, sorry for the recent void; hadn't been out to see mum to get pics and have been busy at work....
BUT I HAVE THEM NOW!!! see below.....
I am going to post it on eBay [thanks for the tip]tomorrow night so if you want to have a chat before hand and wish to make an offer than please do so before 6pm tomorrow night. [tuesday].
Cheers for now.....
Andrew
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utiler ·
and the key!!!
My number is 0409 484 987 or if you want to speak to Mum [Lorraine] direct call her on 07 4787 3451.
MickH ·
Should get top honest $$$ on Ebay...they seem to be back in fashion!! Good luck with the sale...if I had the money and the time....
GREAT looking car !!
utiler ·
Cheers Mick. let's see how it goes....
Thanks for all your help too, much appreciated.
whats funny is that the car was not advertised here for sale. if it were for sale it would have a $ figure as per the buying and selling rules. instead andrew has sought advice which i think is great and a sensible decision. along the way though he has requested "offers" be made until he has come to finally advertise the car at auction on ebay as per advice recieved. in doing so the car is listed with a note -
"please note that this vehicle is being advertised elsewhere and therefore i reserve the right to end this auction at any time".
if this were true then a $ figure should have been placed on the car on this forum. if however the car is advertised elsewhere with a $ figure than i stand corrected and am interested to see where it is in fact advertised and for how much. if it is not and this is where the car is "advertised elsewhere" then i think its simply a sneaky and dodgy act aimed at screwing people over.
my 2c. goodluck with the sale andrew.
nick
bond ·
mick - i agree with you and the points you have made. i further agree that ebay is the best selling medium and that on ebay andrew will more than likely get "what someone is willing to pay" and market value as you so put it.
i do hope that the auction is not pulled prior to end of auction as if it does i think it shows a poor reflection of andrews character. as you said mick to which i too agree - the seller can do what they want.
the $ i had put aside for this car will stay in my bank. i will not bid based on principle.
appreciate your thoughts and again goodluck with the sale andrew.
nick
MickH ·
err...my 2 year old hit the delete button on my post...hopefully it's saved and I'll put it back...
Michael
MickH ·
This was my original post....
Perhaps it's advertised "word of mouth" in the local community where the car is located???
"....if this were true then a $ figure should have been placed on the car on this forum."
What a load of crock.He sought advise on behalf of the owner and recieved it.
"i.... think its simply a sneaky and dodgy act aimed at screwing people over."
I highly doubt it.Ther car belongs to someone else and he's mentioned that both here and on EBay,therefore what business is it of yours and what would imply that he was being dishonest?? EBay would be the best selling medium to sell it on as the prices obtained off their recently have been substantial on similarly listed vehicles,so it would make good sence to sell it for what the potential buyer is prepared to pay,which would then be the market value. I personally don't see anything wrong with that...it might sell for the starting price..who cares?? The seller can do what they want,it's their car afterall so don't be so critical.
dvs_vw ·
true, its not really advertised here as such, but I reckon he means here, being that if someone off here offers the right $$$ he'll take it and can therefore pull it from ebay! Will be good to see what it goes for....you don't want it Nick, KG all the way! 😵💫
vwtrev1 ·
Keep it nad join the vw family.
Trtevor//
bond ·
"The seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing."
nick
utiler ·
Hey guys, firstly, settle down....!!!
Yes the car is advertised for sale locally and no I haven't listed it here for sale. Please understand that that I was directed here by a member [Adam i think it was that spoke to Mum, thanks Mate] and did so to get some advise as to the best way of selling the car. As I know "&^$#$ from clay" about cars, you guys have all been very helpful in making a decision....
As for removing the listing before the end of the auction I have clearly stated that in the listing as I am sure you all would too if you as it is quite legal under eBay rules.....
I have had trouble with finding the listing after I put it on eBay so I contacted eBay Help who told me that I had placed it in Cars/Car Parts/Volkswagon.... and recommended I remove the listing and re-list it.
I took that advise and have had to remove the listing and will re-list it tonight.
Thanks again and I do apologise for those who are watching the car on eBay, i will get it back on there ASAP.
Cheers,
Andrew
dvs_vw ·
I would have thought cars/car parts/volkswagen was 100% the right area for it. Where are they suggesting you list it now, antiques/tables/mahogany? 😁
Most people looking for thing like that probably just search - vw oval - or something like that, so it would have been found, good luck with it all anyway.
utiler ·
Hi all, the listing is back on eBay now.... sorry for the run around.
Good luck with the sale, she looks like a sad old girl that just needs a little TLC.
Cheers to anyone with the $$$ to see her on the road. I would consider it, but I already have one in similar shape that will exhaust all resources as is.
Best of luck with it all!
bond ·
The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale.
nick
bushed ·
seems i was the only bidder at the rug from under me in the north of the state" stage.
tried to high bid and some major hickup came up in a 7 digit figure each time i typed in an amount..
pls get in touch via my email Andrew if u still have the car for sale after any hickies on your side,
cheers
Iwish4aSynchro ·
This is so good where is it going, has it sold who now owns it.
Maybe torrens bought it after all, to save face. 😉
A whole page of gee up, that was what got me in.
Is this the last episode of the 55 beetle, tune in next week to hear the the finali.
[ Edited on 12-8-2007 by Iwish4aSynchro ]
utiler ·
Hi all. I have been away on holidays for a week so i haven't been able to get to a computer.....
the eBay auction was cancelled the day before it was to end as the local bloke who was intereste came good with a deposit. Spoke to Mum yesterday and she said he wanted 3 days to sort out his finances but he hasn't been back yet. If he doesn't do so by next week mum has some other interested people to call. I guess it wouldn;t hurt to give her a call if you are interested to discuss. [Lorraine - 07 4787 3451]
He better come good with the money, it'll give me the shits if he doesn't as i have been trying to sort this car our for a month or so now.......