Unique Perfomance Bankruptcy -Inventory to be Sold- [Archive]

vp23271

03-20-2008, 01:47 PM

Your in TX, so you will get a chance to preview the stuff if you want.

The sad part is that I doubt any of the money raised from the auction will get back to the people waiting on cars to be built.

I wonder if a customer dropped off a car to be customized/restored and then a month later Unique get raided, if that customer gets his car back. I would think yes, but since they were cutting and pasting VIN tags I wonder what lengths the person would have to go to prove that is their car. Registration and before photos? Or does the bank just step in and seize everything and everyone is S.O.L. ?

CamaroLance

03-20-2008, 01:51 PM

I saw a black 69 camaro convertible with a 572 that I would sure like to have!

Young Gun

03-20-2008, 01:58 PM

i wasnt the bullet proof mercedes!!!! haha

Young Gun

03-20-2008, 02:00 PM

mostly looking to pick up some tools and misc stuff for the garage...they only had 1 compressor...thought that was weird...if i do pick up any stuff, the lots are soo large ill be selling off the majority of it any ways...

wiedemab

03-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Damn - I'll bet there are some deals to be had. The way some of the stuff is listed would be a gamble to bid on unless you were there and could look at it.

I'd like to see what some of the stuff goes for.

Young Gun

03-20-2008, 02:42 PM

site says that there are gonna be a few of these auctions, If i dont get up there for this one, Ill be sure to make it up for one of them, ill let everybody know what auction, so if there is anything anybody wants me to take a look at, ill bring the camera, also would be willing to pick stuff up for people and ship out...ill let everybody know though

Steve1968LS2

03-20-2008, 03:16 PM

Man, I would love one of the big MAC tool boxes..

Young Gun

03-20-2008, 03:32 PM

thats what im hoping for...

redfire69

03-21-2008, 01:36 AM

Wow, quite a few of the shells still have VINs...

West Texas Z

03-21-2008, 06:48 AM

Does anyone know what engine those pully systems would work for? I cant tell.

Thanks.

rockdogz

03-21-2008, 07:00 AM

Hmm, put me down for a 'decorative serpent' or an 'armor statue'...

Maybe a trophy? :3rd:

Jim Nilsen

03-21-2008, 09:49 AM

For the kind of $$$$$$$ they were rolling in I would have thought they would have had better equipment than they had, the tool boxes were about the nicest things the rest looked like a lot of work.:dunno:

rob07002

03-21-2008, 10:09 AM

I so wish I could get on a plane right now.....

Me want that 69 Vert with the 572!!!!!!!

Don't see the bike that OCC did for them up there. Actually one of my favorite OCC bikes.

OK, so I called the auctioneer and you need to make a 25% (of what you plan to spend) deposit before you will be able to bid. Bidding will last until next Thursday and will close 2 lots per minute.

Good news is we will be able to see the current bids without registering and can jump in anytime so long as they receive the deposit.....

Better then BJ IMHO!!!

Hmbre97

03-21-2008, 11:12 AM

Do you get your deposit back if you don't win anything?

rob07002

03-21-2008, 11:34 AM

I'm sure you do. The reason for the deposit is so you have some skin in the game and you don't puff up auctions or bid on stuff you can't afford.

ie, if you can spend up to $10k they require a $2500 deposit. If your bidding on items worth over the 10, you would need to increase the dep. this way if you win and don't come up with the cash and they have to reauction the item they keep your depo...

Makes sense

trapin

03-21-2008, 01:32 PM

I wonder if a customer dropped off a car to be customized/restored and then a month later Unique get raided, if that customer gets his car back. I would think yes, but since they were cutting and pasting VIN tags I wonder what lengths the person would have to go to prove that is their car. Registration and before photos? Or does the bank just step in and seize everything and everyone is S.O.L. ?
If I had the title to my car and some guy from the bank told me that due to some crazy technicality I was S.O.L......I don't think I should share what would happen next. Because it's not good, brother....it's not good at all.

jdcox

03-21-2008, 01:35 PM

Some of the shells still have VINs... but most don't... If they were playing fast and loose there might not be any way of establishing a VIN for a shell, correct?

If so, are the shells only viable as a replacement shell for an existing vehicle or does anyone know how you would go about getting a VIN reissued?

socalfandabodys

03-21-2008, 02:33 PM

Anyone located near by them were I could store a car until a shipper comes to pick it up. They said it has to be removed within 24 hours of auction? Id be willing to pay you for your services.

muthstryker

03-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Colin pick me up one of their gas filler caps I will send you the money when i see you have it and maybe throw in some extra for you :)

muthstryker

03-21-2008, 04:06 PM

I seioursly want that bullet proof BMW <3

Young Gun

03-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Colin pick me up one of their gas filler caps I will send you the money when i see you have it and maybe throw in some extra for you :)

I dont think I am going to be able to make it up to this particular auction, but I will definately be going up to the next one, according to the auction house website there will be a few. But I will for sure pick one up for yah If I can get my grimy little paws on one!

muthstryker

03-21-2008, 05:53 PM

just put on the sad puppy dog face, your young they may fall for it!

Zking427

03-21-2008, 06:53 PM

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! People need to keep this one on the down low for as long as possible. I just want one of those 69 camaros and if not one of those mustangs would be awesome. How many people do you think already know about this? Be cool if only we did, huh? Well i hope that website posted is real and i plan on bidding so wish me luck and good luck to those of you who do bid.

Zach

Young Gun

03-21-2008, 06:56 PM

I have my wish list as follows:

cl55 amg with kevlar doors and bullet proof glass
hummer H2
enclosed trailer
painted fastback shell

its conveinient, I get a cheap ticket, fly up, pick it up and load it all in the enclosed trailor...now i just nee about 100k

West Texas Z

03-21-2008, 10:08 PM

Does anyone know what engine those pully systems would work for? I cant tell.

Thanks.

Anyone?

Young Gun

03-22-2008, 08:46 AM

Anyone?

was wondering the same thing...im guessing that most of them are for ford engines, simply due to the fact that they had so many fords in there...

on another note...im surprised there were not more engines in there...did they not do their own engine work?

Moose

03-22-2008, 09:46 AM

wish I lived closer. I could use a welder and some other things. Also, how many lifts did they have there... GEEZ

Dreamin69

03-22-2008, 03:55 PM

I was so close to registering and bidding on a Camaro shell. Then I started figuring the cost for me to fly down, Rent U-Haul, Gas, Food, Hotel. Well I came up with almost $1500. and did not even have the camaro price included in that. Wish it was up north. Looks like a lot of usable Camaro shells.

Rick D

03-22-2008, 05:34 PM

Just woundering if anyone in the area of the storage of the shells would be able to pick up 1 or 2 and hold them until I can get either down there to pick them up or get shipping set up? I would cover your time and cost to pick it or them up? There's just no way I can get them out in the time that they state on their web site. PM and let me know.

Thanks

Texas Hotrod

03-22-2008, 09:12 PM

I remember seeing the show (was it Rides???) on TV where they built the Camaro and Foose showed up. It's amazing what mismanagement will do. Gives "chop shop" a new meaning. We all know what the TV shows have done to the little hole-in-the-wall shops. They grow 10-fold. These gys got too big too quick. If it was all legit, the feds would'a never raided the place.
I'm 6 hours from that place. Too bad the family and I have plans for next weekend. It'd sure be nice to store a load for someone, but it's not doable. If it was in 2 weeks that'd be different.

I'm surprised as well. For the rows and rows of gutted shells, there aren't many engines,trannies or full suspension units laying around and most of the equipment looks low-budget. Were they planning a scam from the begenning???
Looks like someone charged a lot of people big deposits on cars that were never intended to be worked on.
Too bad for the ones that lost money.

Dreamin69

03-23-2008, 01:55 PM

I can't get these Camaro bodies out of my head!! Anyone have any idea what it would take to get a title for one of these shells? I think they are selling them with bill of sale only. Is the auction an online auction only or can you stop locally and look at the stuff?

Young Gun

03-23-2008, 03:10 PM

some of them already have vins...but its gonna be a pain regardless...this is one of those times your gonna buy a completely rusted camaro for the vin only...

Texas Hotrod

03-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Getting a title depends on your state regs.
I purchased a Camaro shell a while back. The DMV office said it had been unregistered for over 20 years, so they produced a title for me w/o any hassles. I gave them the original owner's name, and since that's all the info they asked, it was no big deal.
For another car I had, (that I got from a friend-of-a-friend) I sent the owner 2 certified letters asking to transfer ownership. The letters were sent back to me as "rejected", so a title was produced for that one as well. If the letters would have been accepted and the owner didn't want to help (or want the car back) I would have been screwed. Then that's where a worthless shell and a good title comes in handy.

I remember on the Rides show where they were working on a Mustang. The commentator stated that the cars come w/Shelby VINs. Then there was a segment showing a new VIN tag was installed into a new (newly painted) shell. Looks like that was real proof of tag tampering.

It seems that having a legal bill of sale should help in retitling the car, unless it relates to only getting a salvage title.
On the same subject. How are the new Dynacorn bodies titled???

Young Gun

03-23-2008, 05:01 PM

anybody know how difficult it would be to get the title transfered on the mercedes?

Satatic

03-23-2008, 05:51 PM

I think this is gonna be kind of like barret jackson. Something worth about 50 dollars is gonna be 150 because of the publicity this is getting.

Texas Hotrod

03-23-2008, 06:09 PM

So far the bids are low. The Camaro w/the 572 is just over $2K right now.
I'd sure like to be there this weekend.

Young Gun

03-23-2008, 06:14 PM

I think this is gonna be kind of like barret jackson. Something worth about 50 dollars is gonna be 150 because of the publicity this is getting.

doubt that, the majority of the people that know about it are in the hot rod industry, and most of them understand how much of a paint it would be to title one of those cars and what not...the auction also does not make it very easy to pick things up, you have two days to pick things up, and for somebody out of state, thats not too easy to do, hopefully the bidding will stay low...wouldnt mind a nice new mercedes cl55 or H2...

Mr. B

03-23-2008, 06:28 PM

If anybody on here ends up with the Camaro consoles, I'd be interested in one. Sucks they are selling them all as one lot.

West Texas Z

03-23-2008, 06:32 PM

was wondering the same thing...im guessing that most of them are for ford engines, simply due to the fact that they had so many fords in there...

on another note...im surprised there were not more engines in there...did they not do their own engine work?

Good point. I want to sign up and bid but have no clue FOR SURE what it fits. :crying: The discription sucks.

Young Gun

03-23-2008, 06:32 PM

Colin pick me up one of their gas filler caps I will send you the money when i see you have it and maybe throw in some extra for you :)

Find me the link for one of the caps, I cant find one, I will be going up there friday if I end up with either the hummer, mercedes, or enclosed trailer, ill be happy to pick it up for ya

Mr. B

03-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Young Gun, is it your understanding that the Hummer has a valid title that can be transered to the new owner?

Young Gun

03-23-2008, 08:14 PM

Young Gun, is it your understanding that the Hummer has a valid title that can be transered to the new owner?

I am expecting to have to apply for a new title, it says it has a florida title, i will need to get it titled in texas

z28orshoot

03-23-2008, 09:25 PM

they are having a viewing at the warehouse on tuesday. im going to try and go before i bid on bigger stuff.

Ricoch3T

03-24-2008, 05:15 AM

The descriptions aren't very good.

dhutton

03-24-2008, 05:24 AM

The auction site says you will have to apply for a new VIN. Not sure if this is referring to the VIN or the title but if it is referring to the VIN these cars will not be worth as much with a reissued VIN. Here is what it says:

Title Information: The partially-completed vehicles will be sold “as is, where is, without warranties.” All sales shall be free and clear of all liens and claims against these assets. The Trustees have Original Title Certificates issued to Unique Motorcars, Inc. as to some of the vehicles; however they have been informed that the State of Texas has cancelled titles. Only a Bill of Sale will be provided upon sale. Buyers will have to apply for the reissuance of a VIN from the State of Texas. Buyer can obtain a certified copy of the Bankruptcy Court’s order at its own expense.

I also wonder about the condition of these shells. It looks like they might have been sitting uncovered in the rain for sometime, at least since they were hauled off by the Farmer's Branch police. I'm going to take a look tomorrow.

Don

Ricoch3T

03-24-2008, 05:51 AM

So who in texas is willing to pick up this stuff for us out of staters? lol:naughty:
Looks like some decent stuff in there.

James OLC

03-24-2008, 06:28 AM

If there is anyone who is going to be in the area after the auction and would be able to help if I guy was lucky and able to score a piece or two, please PM or email me at this address. ([email protected])

VIN - I don't need no stinkin' VIN for what I am going to do....

Thanks

69TAPoser

03-24-2008, 10:55 AM

I am also considering going after a few shells, so anyone in the TX area that could store shell for a week, please drop me a PM.

Be aware that if you are bidding online:

"The Bankruptcy Court is requiring all participants in this auction to maintain a 25% deposit in certified funds at all times. Please make arrangements to meet this requirement so we can activate your bidder number."

Phil

Ricoch3T

03-24-2008, 11:03 AM

ProdigyCustoms

03-24-2008, 12:57 PM

69TAPoser

03-24-2008, 01:06 PM

I think everyone here will be STUNNED at the amount of money those shells bring. I have talked to a few members planning to buy shells, only problem is they are planning to pay about 20% of what they will bring. I suspect next weeks conversations will dominated by how much the cars brought!

I agree Frank, they will most likely bring big bucks and the chances of getting a bargain deal on one is probably not realistic. This is how I sold the I idea of registering for the auction to my wife (slim chances of actually winning one.)! :idea:

Everyone likes to get a bargain, and as unlikely as it may be in this situation (I called the auction house and they can't even keep up with the phones so many people are calling)...I can at least dream! :Alchy:

Phil

ProdigyCustoms

03-24-2008, 02:00 PM

LOL! I actually talked to someone that was going to STEP RIGHT UP for the ram jet 572 convertible and throw a Hale Mary Bid of $12K, ROFLMAO! He said he might step up to $12,500 at the last second if he has to be sure he gets it! Talked to some other guys willing to pay upwards or $2500 for the shells! WOW! LOL! The way the bidding is set up if a last minute snipe bid comes in, the auction is extended, this could go on for weeks!

vp23271

03-24-2008, 02:13 PM

People will get caught up in the moment and will bid to win. Nobody likes to loose. I have seen people on ebay over pay all the time.

Some of the shells have the VIN tag on the firewall and others don't have the firewall shown in the pic. Who knows if the VIN tag is still attached to the car. How would you even get another VIN tag if it's missing?

Gandalf

03-24-2008, 02:14 PM

LOL indeed. I used to have such fantasies of making the hell-deal but those days are gone. As you said - people will be shocked at what this stuff will go for. I actually have someone who lives less than 10miles from the location (of the shells) with a big (personal) shop and truck/trailer so it kills me to know that these things will go for more than I can afford right now, otherwise I'd be set. I figured on bidding on some of the smaller stuff as well as one or two of those cars but then I got to figuring what if I win the small stuff and not one of the cars - what am I going to do then? End up with those nice orange fenders but not the orange '69 to go with them? And drive out for some fenders? lol.

And while we are on a reality-check....those who have not priced shipping a non-rolling shell (body dolly dosn't count) - it is not the same as shipping a working, running, braking vehicle. Check into it first before comitting a bid.

And yes, I too would love the 572 convertable but I know I'm not the only one so I'll probably not bother. Even at the $20k I could afford, I know it's going to go for WAY more than that. Don't get me wrong here - I'm happy to be wrong and wish everyone the very best of luck but Frank makes a very valid point. For those local to the event that are always saying "you West Coast guys always get the good cars"....well, I guess this is one of those times when you get your own back :)

</rant>
G.

kmcanally

03-24-2008, 02:18 PM

What happened to the blue vert with the blown big block? Also another rolling chassis fb has been removed as well...

vp23271

03-24-2008, 02:23 PM

End up with those nice orange fenders but not the orange '69 to go with them? And drive out for some fenders? lol.

G.

I don't plan on bidding, but that orange 69 shell with the billet brake lights caught my eye. I just checked to see what the price is at and I don't see it anymore. Is it still up for auction?

I am sure it is a Chip Foose 69. It would have been nice if it found it's way to the person waiting for it to be built prior to all this bankruptcy BS.

Young Gun

03-24-2008, 03:12 PM

it doesn't seem to be well advertised... If you google unique performance it was still just the website that came up... Not the auction site... They could make a lot more money if they advertised a bit!

socalfandabodys

03-24-2008, 04:10 PM

Has anyone talked to the auction house. I havent been able to contact them and am a little weary about wiring a deposit to someone I havent even talked to.

ProdigyCustoms

03-24-2008, 04:29 PM

I talked to them. As someone else mentioned you cannot even get through today. Tommorrow is visitation day, I have a friend that will be there, it will be interesting to see if there is 10 or 100 people there.

If your thinking about buying a shell, just to get your head right. I have a Dynacorn body on the way for a customer project, with no VIN. My to the door cost is $14,200! So what does that make these shells worth? It will depend on the quality of the sheetmetal / sheetmetal work, but sufice it to say there probably will not be any $2000 clean shells.

danbob67

03-24-2008, 04:40 PM

Young Gun

03-24-2008, 04:50 PM

well guys this has hit Ebay everyone is gonna know now There is a guy up there selling the info on where these cars are at for 6.99 Buy it now LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-Camaro-plus-19-other-Camaros_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ39405QQihZ006QQ itemZ160222214478QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

what a sleeze... I got my head on strait...decided not to bid on anything... the money is going towards the nova as planned...god I know I would have regretted it!!!

Mr. B

03-24-2008, 05:02 PM

I talked to them today. I had a couple questions about the Hummer. He went out and looked at it and called me right back.

I sent in a letter from my bank stating that they would support bidding up to XXX. It mentiones it briefly in the deposit section. That way I didn't have to send a cashier check and they worry about how to get it back if I didn't buy anything. I emailed a scanned copy of the letter, and got a quick response from them stating they would inform me of my bidder number as soon as they get the letter tomorrow.

They have been very responsive and stand-up with me.

Young Gun

03-24-2008, 05:05 PM

what all did they say about the hummer? out of curiosity? looks pretty good, any issues?

Mr. B

03-24-2008, 05:15 PM

I didn't get too detailed. I wanted to make sure it ran, what the mileage was, and asked if they had the title. Unfortunately, they updated the post with that info, and the bidding has jumped substantially. I've never understood people who go crazy bidding at the beginning of an auction.

ProdigyCustoms

03-24-2008, 05:56 PM

I've never understood people who go crazy bidding at the beginning of an auction.

Well, sometimes you can deal a knockout punch early. When I was buying and selling a lot of cars at Auction I would sometimes just go straight to what I was willing to pay to scare away the others. The auctioneer might start it at $12K and I was willing to pay $21K, so I would walk over the the auctioneer, interupt him and jump it straight to $21K. Then watch the others walk away shaking their head. Worked sometimes, did not other times. but I promise you the other guy paid up for it if they jumped in,LOL!

Also, important to know in this auction, if you jump in late, they just continue to exteend the auction. So scaring away may not be a bad plan!

HarleyR

03-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Sad thing about this type of thing is the tool boxes were prob bought and paid for by employees of the company and being it was a seizure of assets their SOL.....Its not their fault the managment was crooked... I know how it feels to work your butt of for a set of tools and if I lost them because ofe someone else's illegal actions.... I'd be the one going to jail...

rickk

03-24-2008, 07:05 PM

i will be there .
rick k

sam1

03-24-2008, 08:01 PM

Redlines

03-24-2008, 09:37 PM

yea, I noticed that too, I was following a few of the shells myself. Glad I did not jump through to many hoops to make my departure this week out to TX. Wonder why all the good stang shells are gone now?

Ivan

03-24-2008, 11:04 PM

I bet alot of those shells are gonna go for alot.

kmcanally

03-25-2008, 03:25 AM

Looks like the best stuff is dissappearing... the most complete mustangs have vanished off the list - the blue vert, red fastback, and two other rollers. Someone must have an inside track. Think the orange camaro is gone too. Glad I cancelled my trip to go take a look.

Here is the orange Camaro http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160222417926&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=160222047545&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=its%3DS%252BI

kmcanally

03-25-2008, 03:29 AM

And here are the two roller fastbacks...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-68-MUSTANG-FB-AND-CONVERTIBLE-NO-RESERVE-CARS_W0QQitemZ160222171359QQihZ006QQcategoryZ39405 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-67-Mustang-Fastbacks-64-CARS-for-sale-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ160221971480QQihZ006QQcategoryZ39 405QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I wonder what happened to the blown vert?

kmcanally

03-25-2008, 03:42 AM

I did not look at the original auction post count, but for "mustang shell" the total was 64 yesterday and today it is 60? WTF?

kmcanally

03-25-2008, 03:46 AM

bingham72

03-25-2008, 06:48 AM

This is insane. Pipe dream probably. Trying to get my brother to fly out and rent a flatbed by Friday.
I wonder how much all those shells will go for.
On another note, does anyone know what kind of wheels are on that 572 Camaro Conv?

sam1

03-25-2008, 09:37 AM

Someone must have cut a deal on the nice roller mustangs and they ended the auctions.

Maybe worth a shot on that 572 vert.

Mr. B

03-25-2008, 10:40 AM

They just got the letter from my bank saying what they would certify me to. Rosen emailed me and said the still want a check. Screw that. I'm out.

41565 chevelle

03-25-2008, 11:08 AM

You are dealing with crooks, why support them. I have a close personal friend that got burned badly by these guys! Screw that?? No, screw them! Shaking my head at what they have done to this hobby!

68Formula

03-25-2008, 12:05 PM

You are dealing with crooks, why support them. I have a close personal friend that got burned badly by these guys! Screw that?? No, screw them! Shaking my head at what they have done to this hobby!

Relax, they won't see a dime. This money goes to the creditors that they also screwed, not them.

Simbad68

03-26-2008, 01:02 PM

Did anyone make it out to the viewing of the cars? Interested in the red 68 Camaro, but I could'nt make the viewing..

dhutton

03-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Did anyone make it out to the viewing of the cars? Interested in the red 68 Camaro, but I could'nt make the viewing..

I was there. Which one? The painted shell or the car with the subframe and the door jambs cut out?

Don

mjp01243

03-26-2008, 02:45 PM

Does anyone know it they have any of the rear suspension kits or any parts for a camaro with the inverted shocks. I looked though the auction listing and could not find any complete or even any parts for the suspensions. I liked the design and the look and would love to get it for cheap.

Simbad68

03-26-2008, 02:55 PM

I was there. Which one? The painted shell or the car with the subframe and the door jambs cut out?

Don.
The painted shell. Just found out bank had issues with the transfer, they cant resend till 10:00 am. Looks like it will be to late!!

vp23271

03-26-2008, 03:15 PM

For what looks to be an almost complete non running car, I think this is still priced low at $3250.00

http://www.maxanet.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?rosen/category/CHEVELLE-SHELL

dhutton

03-26-2008, 03:44 PM

.
The painted shell. Just found out bank had issues with the transfer, they cant resend till 10:00 am. Looks like it will be to late!!

The body cart rear wheels broke off under that shell and the tail dropped on the ground. I didn't look to see how badly it was damaged.

Don

dhutton

03-26-2008, 03:46 PM

rob07002

03-27-2008, 08:00 AM

WOW, that vert with the 572 is at $35.5k! That's strong money for what it is. Even if you value the 572 at 15, that over 20 for the rest of it.

Incredible

Gandalf

03-27-2008, 08:12 AM

I suspect next weeks conversations will dominated by how much the cars brought!

Yes, I believe the tides are turning - will be very interesting to see where things end with 5hrs to go in the auction.

G.

ProdigyCustoms

03-27-2008, 09:05 AM

WOW, that vert with the 572 is at $35.5k! That's strong money for what it is. Even if you value the 572 at 15, that over 20 for the rest of it.

Incredible

That is real cheap. lets analize this

Body painted, mini tubbed, smooth firewal, DSE roll bar, (even if it needs scuffed and shot), there is $20K to $25K in body alone
Motor I think more like $18k, but we can call it $15K
Transmission set up $5000
Rear / rear suspension $4000
Chris Alston Front $5000
Wheels / tires $4000
Cloth top $2000

There is $60K righ there ans that is no including any labor except what was done to the body! Does it have brakes? Add a few grand, does it have wiring done? Add a couple grand

I predict that car breaks $50K, and is a steal at anything less then that.

rob07002

03-27-2008, 09:35 AM

Frank, I didn't realize it was that complete. Those details aren't on the website, so you must have inside info:secret:

or did the smart thing and called the place..... Hmmm, I wonder.... new project???

bingham72

03-27-2008, 10:49 AM

8988 for a Challenger body.
That seems like a deal.
I wish I had the cash to bid on the other one
http://www.maxanet.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?rosen/category/DODGE-PARTS
Still decent prices on the camaros. The black convert. is at 40k now.

Restomod

03-27-2008, 11:07 AM

The balck Vert is up to $43.5K now but Looks like some great deals on the Fastback and Camaro shells.

Dreamin69

03-27-2008, 12:40 PM

The last time I lookes the 69 w/ the 572 was at $46,000. Know it says it was removed by the order of the court!!! WOW!!

69TAPoser

03-27-2008, 12:49 PM

The 1st camaro shell just went for $3600. Not a bad deal!

Phil

rob07002

03-27-2008, 12:54 PM

WTF! why was it removed, the original owner just saw it???? Some shady ***** going on here....

69TAPoser

03-27-2008, 12:59 PM

Looks like there are some pretty good deals being had on the 'stang shells.

Phil

ProdigyCustoms

03-27-2008, 01:12 PM

The sheel that says CRUSH on the deck lid was a sleeper. It is all new sheetmetal and mni tub. Someone stoll it with a gun.

dhutton

03-27-2008, 01:36 PM

Lot 780 was an X11 factory AC car and looked like an excellent builder. It was another good deal.

Don

bingham72

03-27-2008, 05:01 PM

Deals abound. Did anyone here snag anything?!
18K for a newly painted Eleanor shell is awesome, if you ask me.

James OLC

03-27-2008, 05:08 PM

Some unbelievable deals. Maybe due to the complexity of the registration process (?) $4K for an enclosed haulmark trailer? wow.

69TAPoser

03-27-2008, 05:13 PM

Restomod

03-27-2008, 06:21 PM

This looks like a steal!!
http://www.maxanet.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?rosen/762

derekf

03-27-2008, 06:40 PM

Keep in mind that none of these have valid titles -- they're all going to have State of Texas issued VINs.. for the number-matching folks, the value goes to hell with that.

Z06killinSBF

03-27-2008, 08:18 PM

Killer deals. Wish I could have made it. I think my friend got some stuff from them.

redfire69

03-28-2008, 01:51 AM

Keep in mind that none of these have valid titles -- they're all going to have State of Texas issued VINs.. for the number-matching folks, the value goes to hell with that.

It looked like some had VINs and some didn't. Hard to believe they are selling cars that have VINs w/o titles? Its strange that the feds would let the shells without *valid* VINs back into the public at all....

dhutton

03-28-2008, 03:27 AM

All the rough shells had VIN tags. Most of the cars that were in process or nearly complete had no VIN tags. It seems they removed the VIN tags when they started work on a shell. There was a couple of in process cars that still had VIN tags.

Don

derekf

03-28-2008, 03:32 AM

No, the notes on the auction page specified that the state had cancelled ALL the titles and they would ALL have Texas-issued VINs.

The Trustees have Original Title Certificates issued to Unique Motorcars, Inc. as to some of the vehicles; however they have been informed that the State of Texas has cancelled titles. Only a Bill of Sale will be provided upon sale. Buyers will have to apply for the reissuance of a VIN from the State of Texas

Or perhaps I'm misreading and only the cars they have title to have had their titles cancelled?

Restomod

03-28-2008, 03:51 AM

Keep in mind that none of these have valid titles -- they're all going to have State of Texas issued VINs.. for the number-matching folks, the value goes to hell with that.

The car I posted had a VIN listed and said nothing about no title or title canciled like the others. Thats what I thought made it a steal,I have seen Ebay Fastbacks that I would have to be paid to drag off bring this much!!!!
Keep an eye out most of this stuff will be on Ebay in a week or so.....

dhutton

03-28-2008, 04:19 AM

No, the notes on the auction page specified that the state had cancelled ALL the titles and they would ALL have Texas-issued VINs.

Or perhaps I'm misreading and only the cars they have title to have had their titles cancelled?

I think they meant the titles were cancelled. They also added a note stating that the cars with VINs had the VIN inspection waived which I think means that it was determined the VINs were valid. I need to stop thinking about this, too many great deals got away...

Don

ProdigyCustoms

03-28-2008, 04:22 AM

I ended up NOT registering due to the process AND Frank's comments about how high the shells would go for. Yeah, that's it. I will blame Frank for not getting lot #722 for $6150. I have always wanted a fastback. Damn you Frank! :lmao:

Phil

Well, if you makes you feel better I shot my own foot off and did not register either because I figured it would get stupid. And then Thursday I was scrambling to register and they would not allow it on the last day. the title situation is ugly, but you have to assume your buying them for shell value like a Dynacorn.

Sure would like to know what happened to that black convertible at the last second?

redfire69

03-28-2008, 06:40 AM

Sure would like to know what happened to that black convertible at the last second?

Me too, I thought there was a bunch more camaro bodys on there that dropped off since I last checked the site (ones with VINs)...

69TAPoser

03-28-2008, 10:15 AM

Just guessing about the black 'vert, but seeing how it was a "court order," wouldn't it make sense that their was a "owner" of that vehicle (i.e. a customer that put down partial or even full payment) and they went after the court order? Still just guessing, but seeing how it was the closest to being "done" my bet is a customer had a lot of money tied up in it. :dunno:

Definetly interested in hearing the real scoop if anyone has it.

Phil