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Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:56 pm

I have seen some local ads on 15 windows and they
Won't list a price saying they are rare and are taking offers

What makes them so rare and what are the price ranges on them
In the different types of conditions

Just curious. I see rare more on 15 window ads than on 21 window ads

Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:15 pm

The way it was splained to me is simple, production numbers. As far as value thats someone elses story.

Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:19 pm

They are not rare.
Rare Buses aren't for sale all the time.

If it's a '58 or earlier 15-Window that could qualify as rare though.
More so if it's a walk-through.

Price is hard to say, everything depends on condition.
Watch the ads for a while and keep track of the asking prices and maybe that will help.

Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:28 pm

make offer= " I dont know what its worth and I dont want to sell it too cheap. if you want it, make me an offer, i will take the highest one"

Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:12 am

Most people would have ticked the option and gone for a royal with chesse a deluxe 21/23 window. What most people forget is that most brazilian spec bay windows are 15 window so that in itself isn't rare. The only aspect is that this wasn't a very popular option not because it was more expensive or hard to get. But because it was where someone has chosen not to opt for something. The vauge aspect with the value is playing on the same game with it being painted a colour.

Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:57 am

A split bus in general is rare around these parts. I jumped all over my 15 when I found it because compared to others, it is rare.

Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:51 am

Rare is a highly over-used word in selling buses.

Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:54 am

"rare" and "desirable" are two totally different concepts. Buses of all configurations were produced by the thousands. A Gucci edition AMC Hornet wagon is rare. A 15 window is desirable.

Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:44 am

comparing a 15w to a 21wisn't right because 21w were made in the time period when the production number were really high

but for most people who walk into a dealership in the fifties-early sixties they were given a option
for $xxx you can have this 15w and for $x more you can have skylight windows and a sunroof
the price difference wasn't much so why won't you go for"nicer" model?

Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:36 am

So, It's the same now. If you can't afford a 23 window then go for the more modest 15 window. :(

Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:55 am

Scooterboyd wrote: So, It's the same now. If you can't afford a 23 window then go for the more modest 15 window. :( I'd say it's more if you can't find a decent/good 15, then settle for a 23... but I'm a little biased (and so are you). :wink:

Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:50 am

I think at the end of the day,its the corner windows that count not the sky lights :lol: :lol:

Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:55 am

60/15windows wrote: I think at the end of the day,its the corner windows that count not the sky lights :lol: :lol:

And how!!

Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:45 pm

jeremyrockjock wrote: 60/15windows wrote: I think at the end of the day,its the corner windows that count not the sky lights :lol: :lol:

And how!!
EverettB wrote: wrote]
If it's a '58 or earlier 15-Window that could qualify as rare though.
More so if it's a walk-through.

For that reason alone :!:

Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:13 pm

i agree! :lol:

Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:43 am

Rare or not, as ugly as my bus is right now, it still gets a ton of attention. Anytime I go somewhere in it, I can park next to a brand new Vette or some really nice Chevelle and everyone always come over to the bus first. LOL,

Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:00 pm

id take a 15 over a 21 or 23 anyday of the week..

Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:48 am

I feel so blessed - one of my dreams came true. I hope I am still not dreaming, if so please do not wake me up.

I am with you 50ate

Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:16 am

50ate wrote: id take a 15 over a 21 or 23 anyday of the week..

X34513458913475 Couldn't agree with this more. I wouldn't kick a double door that has been converted into a 15 window out of my driveway either. :wink: Or, a double cab with corner windows. :D

Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:19 am

I think I can venture a reason why 15s attract dollars.
People LOVE those curvy plexiglass windows.
And they aren't as common as 11s or Panels or SCs.
Plus here in Oz they're really rare, more even than 23s as far as I'm aware.
I'd love one but I think to afford one I'm going to have to have a Panel or 11 Window converted to 15.