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Title: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Robk on October 23, 2018, 01:40:19 PM: Not sure if anyone already brought this up.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/)

Rob
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: WkillGS on October 27, 2018, 10:23:41 PM: Well, it sold. Anyone know how much it went for?

Real nice car. It figures Mike had it at one time....he's probably owned nearly every nice 65 GS in California at one time or another!
That midnight blue has become a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Rollaround on October 28, 2018, 08:44:05 AM: https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/)
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: WkillGS on October 28, 2018, 10:03:52 AM: Quote from: Rollaround on October 28, 2018, 08:44:05 AM
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1018-333982/1965-buick-skylark-gs/)

It says 'log in to view results'.
I'm not registered, and don't care to sign up and receive even more useless e-mail than I already receive!
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Rollaround on October 28, 2018, 11:07:05 AM: Sorry guys, $58,000 and fees.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: WkillGS on October 28, 2018, 12:06:01 PM: Thanks. That's good money for a 65. Exceptional car tho.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: dsags on October 28, 2018, 12:21:03 PM: Quote from: WkillGS on October 28, 2018, 12:06:01 PM
Thanks. That's good money for a 65. Exceptional car tho.

Have never seen a 65 GS sell for that much. Could be a record.

Dan
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: cwmcobra on October 28, 2018, 12:24:35 PM: Quote from: dsags on October 28, 2018, 12:21:03 PM
Quote from: WkillGS on October 28, 2018, 12:06:01 PM
Thanks. That's good money for a 65. Exceptional car tho.

Have never seen a 65 GS sell for that much. Could be a record.

Dan

To Heck with a record, let's hope it's a trend!! :hello2:

Chuck
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Buicknut65 on October 28, 2018, 02:18:45 PM: My old car went for 53 k , guy lied wasn't a nut and bolt frame off car either . Was very nice I figured 35 k tops what my convertible worth then :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: vinnie on October 28, 2018, 03:02:36 PM: Chuck I agree with you. Hope it starts a much needed trend.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: GS66 on October 28, 2018, 03:51:16 PM: Someone better buy the one on eBay before it?s a six figure car. 🙂That?s the highest I?ve seen too.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Robk on October 29, 2018, 11:50:55 AM: I have always said that we are a bit hard on ourselves regarding the value of these cars. Their value is really beginning to take off. I have had two very informal inquiries at car shows about my car which suggested that the 65 GS is a car muscle car collectors want to have And are willing to pay for.

This price with fees goes well over 60k. This is important information for us to consider when we renew our insurance policies. Just think, $58,300, plus 10%, plus taxes on top of that. Total comes around 68,000.

Rob
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: dsags on October 29, 2018, 02:47:59 PM: Rob, $58,300 included the fees. Sold for $53,000 before fees. Still is a lot higher than past sales.

Dan
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Robk on October 29, 2018, 03:25:00 PM: I agree. Still a good number. A friend and I bought a truck at Mecum Chicago last October and i noted that they apply the taxes to the amount that included the auction fees. So ultimately this person paid more than 60. I think this is great news for those of us who love our cars and believe them to be priceless.
Rob
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 29, 2018, 04:30:24 PM: Not to throw cold water on the exciting news, but this is an N of 1.
I think a couple more sales in that neighborhood would be a trend.
Or am I nuts?

Ok don't answer that.

Mark
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 29, 2018, 06:12:42 PM: Nice car; INSANE price. Record alcohol sales at the auction apparently.
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: dsags on October 29, 2018, 07:27:52 PM: Quote from: BuickGS65 on October 29, 2018, 06:12:42 PM
Nice car; INSANE price. Record alcohol sales at the auction apparently.

There’s FREE alcohol to registered bidders at Barrett-Jackson.

Dan
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 30, 2018, 09:58:57 AM: 58k is encouraging anyway . At least it covers what it costs to do all the chrome and stainless on one of these cars . :sad4:
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: cwmcobra on October 30, 2018, 12:32:01 PM: You've got that right, John!! :BangHead:

Chuck
Title: Re: 65 Gran Sport at Mecum on Saturday
Post by: GS66 on October 30, 2018, 06:10:31 PM: It?s good and bad at the same time. Good that you have a shot at breaking even on a resto but bad in that the cost of entry can keep newcomers out.