1 Wild R/T
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Probably dodged a bullet...
For Sale: Not Mine Might be a good deal for Charger fans
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swissarmy
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That's kinda the only conclusion. I'd fly out there but the timing is just bad.
I get that sometimes you want to sell something, but don't want to deal with the hassle of selling it, but sheesh. It's a lot of money here...
icetech
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wtf.... that guy is an a$$hole.... or that car has problems he doesn't want you to know bout.. keep hunting...
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Pictures at this website look like the same car.
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/109109512#seller
Also, the dashboard VIN plate appears to NOT have been attached using rosette rivets.
For posterity:
VIN: XP29G8B228343
You Dodged a bullet like 1 wild rt said. Either the car was fake or in terrible condition and he didn't want it inspected. You saved time and money!
Car is also listed on the following third party website:
https://www.classiccardealsusa.com/contact
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Fixed it for you.
Runcharger
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Hmm: Strange he sent the deposit back but the guy is hiding something no matter what.
I looked before posting and rosettes started in 1968.
BTW, Other FBBO members are more knowledgeable than me on such matters; and especially with regards to 1968 Mopars.
icetech
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k.. so prolly not the issue.. very weird.. oh well. I can't believe that price and that people will pay it though... i am not made for such things in life
He 100% scooped the pic from the ad. Make sure you get your refund. If you did it by check, cancel it. If you did it by credit card you may have to ask them to go to bat for u. A common scam it to take a bunch of deposits on imaginary cars and then disappear.
swissarmy
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So this car has been for sale on multiple websites for 90+, 80k+, then on ebay for 67500, and on Craigslist for 65K. I thought for sure it was yet another scam ad.
I called ALL of the brokers and found the craigslist ad was actually the seller (who had possession of the car. I contacted him, and he gave me a number in the high 50s.
So we face timed with the car and I told him I'd take it.
He was legit. Showed me the title, and of some of his other cars (he's a Mopar guy), with his name and address all matching.
I gave him a deposit.
The next morning I said "hey I know a guy in your area that can come look at it." And he basically backed out and returned my deposit.
My theory is this: He wanted rid of the car without the hassle of selling it.
I provided just enough hassle to piss him off.
In retrospect I should have thought of a "Pre Purchase Inspection" ahead of time, and mention it. But I only thought of it later.
He probably thought he was giving the car away at that number.
And I thought: how can I spend almost 60k without seeing it in person (or by proxy!)
Either way it's changed from being a fun trip to being stressful. Not what I'm here for.
I called ALL of the brokers and found the craigslist ad was actually the seller (who had possession of the car. I contacted him, and he gave me a number in the high 50s.
So we face timed with the car and I told him I'd take it.
He was legit. Showed me the title, and of some of his other cars (he's a Mopar guy), with his name and address all matching.
I gave him a deposit.
The next morning I said "hey I know a guy in your area that can come look at it." And he basically backed out and returned my deposit.
My theory is this: He wanted rid of the car without the hassle of selling it.
I provided just enough hassle to piss him off.
In retrospect I should have thought of a "Pre Purchase Inspection" ahead of time, and mention it. But I only thought of it later.
He probably thought he was giving the car away at that number.
And I thought: how can I spend almost 60k without seeing it in person (or by proxy!)
Either way it's changed from being a fun trip to being stressful. Not what I'm here for.
icetech
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Glad you didn't just jump on it... i bought my car without going to see it first and it was a MASSIVE mistake.. i paid double what i should have.
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The way this played out, I'm surprised you got your deposit back...(assuming you did). A seller of a classic car who won't entertain a potential buyer's request for due diligence is totally lame.
swissarmy
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I did get my deposit back.
Hell I would have offered to keep the deposit if the "inspector" shut it down.
I think he's just a pissy guy.
swissarmy
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Naw I face timed with this guy. He had the car for sure
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