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Posted by: billh1963 Sep 6 2023, 08:26 AM
Anyone have a feel for the current Bumblebee market? I’m thinking about listing mine for sale again but don’t have any idea where the market is on these cars. Here’s a link to my old ad to give you an idea of the car’s condition.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349070&hl=Bumblebee
All input is appreciated!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 6 2023, 09:03 AM
Anyone have a feel for the current Bumblebee market? I’m thinking about listing mine for sale again but don’t have any idea where the market is on these cars. Here’s a link to my old ad to give you an idea of the car’s condition.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349070&hl=Bumblebee
All input is appreciated!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12871
Bill, i have heard there is quite "buzz" of activity regarding these rare cars but you can get a "honey" of a deal as the market has cooled off recently, but you have to ''Bee" careful not to get "stung" with a rusty tub, i know that car of yours could pull a good price if you just did a bit of work to it, fairly rust free if i recall correctly.
Posted by: mrholland2 Sep 6 2023, 09:16 AM
Anyone have a feel for the current Bumblebee market? I’m thinking about listing mine for sale again but don’t have any idea where the market is on these cars. Here’s a link to my old ad to give you an idea of the car’s condition.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349070&hl=Bumblebee
All input is appreciated!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12871
Bill, i have heard there is quite "buzz" of activity regarding these rare cars but you can get a "honey" of a deal as the market has cooled off recently, but you have to ''Bee" careful not to get "stung" with a rusty tub, i know that car of yours could pull a good price if you just did a bit of work to it, fairly rust free if i recall correctly.
Yes, perhaps if he "combs" through some sites with bumblebees for sale he might find a daily driver and trailer "queen" to compare prices with. I'll end now so I don't "drone" on and get "busy" with my day as a "worker"
Posted by: billh1963 Sep 6 2023, 09:25 AM
You guys have too much time on your hands!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 6 2023, 09:29 AM
Anyone have a feel for the current Bumblebee market? I’m thinking about listing mine for sale again but don’t have any idea where the market is on these cars. Here’s a link to my old ad to give you an idea of the car’s condition.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349070&hl=Bumblebee
All input is appreciated!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12871
Bill, i have heard there is quite "buzz" of activity regarding these rare cars but you can get a "honey" of a deal as the market has cooled off recently, but you have to ''Bee" careful not to get "stung" with a rusty tub, i know that car of yours could pull a good price if you just did a bit of work to it, fairly rust free if i recall correctly.
Yes, perhaps if he "combs" through some sites with bumblebees for sale he might find a daily driver and trailer "queen" to compare prices with. I'll end now so I don't "drone" on and get "busy" with my day as a "worker"
You guys have too much time on your hands!
you did say ALL input would be appreciated
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Sep 6 2023, 09:49 AM
Condition/originality is king. Price it like a non-LE in terms of its condition and add 10-20% for the LE factor, to the right buyer. A COA/PPS is critical to prove provenance. A correct factory front spoiler adds significant value. No COA/PPS? Then its value is no greater than a non-LE in the same condition, as there are fake LE's and white/black cars within the VIN range that are not legit LE's (these are indicated on the LE Registry where known).
Pristine, low mile, original paint, etc. adds more value.
Posted by: billh1963 Sep 6 2023, 09:56 AM
Condition/originality is king. Price it like a non-LE in terms of its condition and add 10-20% for the LE factor, to the right buyer. A COA/PPS is critical to prove provenance. A correct factory front spoiler adds significant value. No COA/PPS? Then its value is no greater than a non-LE in the same condition, as there are fake LE's and white/black cars within the VIN range that are not legit LE's (these are indicated on the LE Registry where known).
Pristine, low mile, original paint, etc. adds more value.
This is a real LE per PPS. Motor is not correct…. Serial number is close but not correct one. 60%+ of paint is original. No spoiler, though.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 6 2023, 10:02 AM
My personal opinion that in unrestored condition, it’s worth $5-10k more than a similar car.
Posted by: Rusty Sep 6 2023, 10:49 AM
It's always good to check the hive mind on such topics...
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 6 2023, 10:49 AM
the limited edition was the only "special" 914 model offered in the six years of production. For example the 911 has had many different special models over the years.
Plus with only 500 of each made, quite rare (people HATED the contrasting colors when new on the dealer lot, and many were blacked out before being delivered new!!! Nothing is more exciting than to "discover" one of these hiding under overpaint after many years!
Therefore, the limited editions are the most valuable of all of the four cylinder cars and will be a future "iconic" collectible. If you can afford to hold on to it, I would.
Currently, depending on the condition, a complete limited edition parts car is worth 12 thousand, and a perfect low mile (less than 10 thousand miles) original paint car 100,000. We have the Matsuda limited edition here in our display area, and althouggh it is not perfect, is valued at $76,000
Anyone have a feel for the current Bumblebee market? I’m thinking about listing mine for sale again but don’t have any idea where the market is on these cars. Here’s a link to my old ad to give you an idea of the car’s condition.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349070&hl=Bumblebee
All input is appreciated!
Posted by: 914werke Sep 6 2023, 10:58 AM
What's "the Matsuda"?
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 6 2023, 11:05 AM
Japanese market car. Google it.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Sep 6 2023, 11:52 AM
What's "the Matsuda"?
Presumably from the famous Matsuda Car Collection in Japan. Mr. Matsuda was quite a car collector with taste.
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