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-LAND-ROVER-SERIES-IIa-RESTORED-BETTER-THAN-NEW-/250767850006?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=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!

[Bertha]

Been to that dealer in the past. They have no idea about most of the cars they are selling. I would have to say that the reserve should have been met a long time ago. Should be interesting to see where it closes. There is a lot wrong for a 30k +truck. I am glad it is up as high as it is so when I go to sell my latest project this summer, hopefully it will pull equally high numbers however mine will be done properly.

[JackIIA]

Jeff - why not throw the lightweight up on E-Bay? Set a nutty reserve and see what happens.

I know you mentioned you wanted it to go to a good home but...aren't you curious?

We could have another Lanny/Orvis truck.

[TedW]

"The motor was refreshed....."

Now, what do you suppose that means? Spritz it with a little Febreeze??

[amcordo]

Since everyone on here is enjoying a good flame-fest, I'm going to be the first to say it:

I think it looks nice, and has a cleaner engine bay than I've seen so far. Since I don't see a video of it running and I'm a glass half-full kind of guy I'll just think that whoever took that much time cleaning up the outside probably paid a little attention to the insides.

Just sayin'...

[Broadstone]

I too have been to this dealer but only to look through the window before work one day when I happened to be down the street. Footwells replaced (no ribs) and bulkhead supports in the engine bay not even used, I am not to sure on II and IIA bulkhead differences owning ser III but that stuck out to me. Pretty pitted up rear axle just painted, also with no normal looking brake piping supports on the springs. But yes it is shiny and there is a sucker born every day!!