62 Cruiser- Why isn't this doing any money?

[bams50]

This looks like a gorgeous car!:

http://tinyurl.com/cjvcry

It was on eBay previously, at least twice, with an unrealistically high opening bid. After the third time I wrote the seller. Her name is Robin, and she's just interested in selling the car and getting a fair price. I told her it should be worth about $4-5K, give or take. She was a little disappointed, but thanked me for my comments. I don't know what her bottom dollar is, but she did take my advice and started with a low opener and a reserve. But with just over a day to go it's just barely over 2 large[B)] Is it the OR location??

Hopefully there are buyers waiting to snipe it to a decent buck at the end; but if you're interested at all in a car like this, take a serious look!

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[StudeRich]

I thought we went over this issue Bob...IT'S A '62 4 DOOR!

Really, I don't mean any disrespect, this is a beautiful car, looks to be in excellent shape and would be a great driver, or even show/driver. Just not MY favorite style.

I'll bet there is an AFB lurking under that big GM? air cleaner. []

How often do you find a mostly restored, turn-key driver for probably under 8 to $10,000? [^]

I know this one was not sold new at Frank H. Afton Co. Inglewood, CA because it still has it's "Lark" letters over the "Cruiser" nameplate. [:0]


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

[Dick Steinkamp]

I actually like 62's. My BEST driving Stude was a '62 4 door...and a Cruiser is icing on the cake.

Limited market, however, BECAUSE it's a 4 door.

It should be worth 4-5k, but in today's economy there are even fewer buyers for a car like this.

It kind of bugs me that it looks like it has tan door panels, gray seats, and green carpet (but that might be the camera).

OreStudeGuy lives in Grants Pass and works in Medford. It's half way in between. I'm sure George would check it out for someone on his way home from work.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[bams50]

Thanks, Rich, but I did see the number of doors! Even still, if it's really had a full resto (admittedly, that can be broadly defined)- WITH A/C- there's no reason it shouldn't be a lot higher- just not the $8500 she had on it last time... interestingly, first time she listed it she had an opener of $6950; no bids, so relisted with the $8500 opener[:0]

As for the interior- I thought that too, but I don't see how one would make all those colors happen, even with fading... so I dismissed it as bad pictures.

If it was a 2-door in that condition, it would probably do $8-9K[B)] I think it would top $5K for sure with a Steinkamp listing[8D]

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[BobPalma]

You guys have all hit it one way or another: The economy, the number of doors, lack of pictures to show the quality of restoration (i.e., inside the trunk sides and floor to see if it was ever rusty), lack of undercarriage shots for the same reason, etc., etc; it all adds up.

Too, it is in a corner of the country, so shipping is an issue ($$$) for anyone living mid-continent or points east. BP

[62SY4]

I believe that it has a Flint Taupe interior, thats why it has grey seats and the door panels look brownish. the A pillar garnish moulding looks like taupe and so do the door panels. The carpet probably faded green, look at the bottom of the door panels they look green too. I can say from the cars with rubber mats the bottom 'rubber' section looks green-grey.

Jon Krimm
1962 Lark Sedan

1961 Champ

[clonelark]

Also says it has a salvage title, that could scare some people.

[showbizkid]

That's a nice little ride. Too bad the seller's expectations are out of line with reality. But at least now she'll get an accurate gauge of what the market will bear.


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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard

http://studeblogger.blogspot.com

https://www.studebakersandiego.com

[studeclunker]

This car has been on numerous times. It could be that people are just tired of seeing it. It has a lot going for it, and an owner who needs a dose of reality. Other than all of that, an apparently really nice car.


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Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[S_Ferrell]

This is Stuarts lost twin, color and interior are the exact same. Condition is the same.

[bams50]

Well, it's jumped about $1300 since mentioned here... maybe this thread jump-started it, and bumping it will push it high enough for Robin to let it go!

I'd sure like to see it in good, loving hands[^]

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[studegary]

It is a nice car for someone to use as a driver (less than $5000).
To me, the negatives are; four door, 1962, color, salvage title, location, aftermarket A/C.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[bams50]

Interesting, Gary- to me, the positives are: four door, 1962, color, aftermarket A/C There's got to be buyers out there that agree with me, although your list is probably the majority...

We're on the same page on price, though- I think it's "worth" much more than $5K, but the actual market value is maybe $5K at the very top


Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[Steve T]

Oooo that looks like a nice 62...As ever, just as well it's nowhere near me..."lead us not into temptation!"

S.

[Swifster]

quote:Originally posted by bams50

Interesting, Gary- to me, the positives are: four door, 1962, color, aftermarket A/C There's got to be buyers out there that agree with me, although your list is probably the majority...

We're on the same page on price, though- I think it's "worth" much more than $5K, but the actual market value is maybe $5K at the very top

Bob, I noticed that the salvage title wasn't part of your 'positives'. The A/C isn't a problem, but the too many doors doesn't help. A car with a salvage title will never bring the same money as a car with a clear title. You're guessing at the history.

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Tom - Mulberry, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)