Expensive Series on e-Bay

[jac04]

Well, usually a vehicle like this on e-Bay is brought up for discussion. So, let's talk about this one. Bidding is over $30k with reserve not met yet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...item3a62edba16

It's a nice looking vehicle, but at that price point I have to wonder:
1) Why are the windshield frame, hood release, lower grille clips and hood hinges painted?
2) Did they really mask around the letters on the oval badges when they were re-painted?
3) A rusty trans brake drum?
4) Off-brand tires on a $30K + vehicle?
5) Hard to tell, but looks like the galv. cappings are painted.

It also looks a little strange without the original type vent seals - I assume they are using the style that attach to the vents instad of the bulkhead.

[I Leak Oil]

But look how shiney it is!

[stonefox]

Well Jeff ,the obvious reason for the high $$ is that it is "Restored Better Than New"
I think we all want to see what your lightweight would fetch on ebay,I'm thinking close to seven figures........ And worth every penny.

[I Leak Oil]

Sean, why don't you spray one of those jallopies you have out back and put it up for sale? Make it nice and shiney and you could do well...

[Terrys]

Painted Valve cover, Painted intake manifold, No oil bath air cleaner, no elephant hides, wrong oil/water gauge. Nothing originally galvanized is anymore.
I hate looking at restorations on my laptop. Paint never looks right. Either way, all the character it accumulated in 50+ years washed away.

[stonefox]

Sean, why don't you spray one of those jallopies you have out back and put it up for sale? Make it nice and shiney and you could do well...

I'm sure I could but I dont want to taint the Rover market right now.Its so under valued ,placing my spit shined rust buckets out there could spin the entire World economy into turmoil.And I just don't need one more thing on my conscience.

[73series88]

is all the galvy on the body painted silver?
yuck.

[Nium]

I'm confused by the Land Rover Badge on the front stating "Station Wagon" I thought the Station Wagon was a hard top with alpine windows and rear tub sides with sliding windows. That sure looks like a soft top, maybe it's my eyes. Please, someone help end my ignorance. Was a '63 offered as a Station Wagon?

[superstator]

2) Did they really mask around the letters on the oval badges when they were re-painted?

Wow, that one little detail really says it all. If they can't be bothered to put even a little effort into painting the badge, but aren't smart enough to just leave it alone, just imagine what tragedies must be buried where you can't see them.

[BackInA88]

But they did a nice job painting the vent seals!