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Kaefer-Nostalgie 
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 Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:17 pm Post subject: 1951 Barndoor prices? |
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| Just got a phone call of a guy offering me a 1951 Bus. Since I am only into Split Bugs, I would appreciate if you could tell me what these busses are worth. Still havent seen it, but from what I heard its in need of a complete resto but its complete. What is such a thing worth? Any ideas? Thank you very much for your help! |
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EverettB
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It all depends on the condition. If it's complete I would say at least $2000 US since that is probably the minimum "parts value".
I would get the VIN # first and make sure it's a '51.
If you want me to look over photos or provide a detailed breakdown since you are not a Bus person, feel free to email me at [email protected]
Contrary to most of the opinions on here, there are not people out trying to steal it from you, especially when you live outside the USA
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| Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Contrary to most of the opinions on here, there are not people out trying to steal it from you, especially when you live outside the USA |
i agree - plenty of truly "friendly advice" can be found at this very site. |
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langsmer
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| It still wouldnt be a good idea to tell it's exact location. Lets see some pictures! |
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j.pickens
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1951 is a VERY early bus.
Could be worth alot, again depending upon condition.
(Why don't I ever get a phone call like this?)
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Kaefer-Nostalgie
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| Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:12 pm Post subject: busses |
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| Still havent seen them, but the guy is now not really sure if he wants to sell it. He says he has a 52' ambulance too. Too much to believe maybe. If I get the chance to get some pics I will post them here. I hope this is all not fake. |
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49barndoor
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It also depends on how early a 51 this bus is it could be worth big $$$$  |
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krusher
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:35 am Post subject: |
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| 49barndoor wrote: |
| It also depends on how early a 51 this bus is it could be worth big $$$$ |
Forget how early in 51, what about what model it is  |
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49barndoor
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| It also depends on how early a 51 this bus is it could be worth big $$$$ |
Forget how early in 51, what about what model it is |
Granted but its guna be a kombi or a panel in it? |
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Kaefer-Nostalgie
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that bus was for sale here in the classifieds.. he offered me the bus too. it was in so. america. good luck with it. we were talking about less than $3,000.
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Loks like a fair bit of work and money to sort out to me.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:46 pm Post subject: Ambulance |
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| That bus is in Argentina, I talk to the guy who sold it to the current owner, the buses down here in South America need a lot of work, they have been worked haaaaaaard, also remember the shipping costs((about $2,000) and customs brokering in the U.S. ($500.00), how much is a bus like this worth???it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. |
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| It's a rare non barndoor Barndoor! LMFAO |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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| EverettB wrote: |
| If it's complete I would say at least $2000 US since that is probably the minimum "parts value". |
Is that a typo or a joke?
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EverettB
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| If it's complete I would say at least $2000 US since that is probably the minimum "parts value". |
Is that a typo or a joke? |
Neither. For example, there is probably $2000 worth of parts on any complete Barndoor. Front end, rear end, brake parts, speedo, pedals, some body metal, ...
What was your actual question?
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| You're right Ev, just may take years to sell it all off as those are the same parts everybody has for sale! |
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