geoff i'm a fool - i started this thread and never put 2 and 2 together to figure out it was you gorgeous car - congrats if you are in socal we could do a cars and coffee with 2 cars lol
Thanks all. I have no idea if it was well bought, or if I paid too much. I certainly spent more than I thought I would. At the end of the day I figured I wouldn't miss the extra money I spent, but I would certainly regret not buying it. This car is a driver to me, so I'm going to enjoy it exactly how it is. I'm glad I found this forum and this thread—it was all really helpful, so thanks everyone!
the only time money will matter again is when you sell it. Hopefully that will be years from now. So have a ball........great car.
The biggest question now is do I drive it 1900 miles home, or ship it back. It's a lot of miles, but it would be a heck of a way to get to know the car.
this car is in amazing mechanical shape. You could easily do that and if you documented the adventure, it would be one of the highlights of the Dino Forum here in many years. I think it would also be fun to show the adventure on bring a trailer Shawn
You’re probably going to feel like you’ve been put through the wringer after a 1900 mile drive in a Dino. I’d ship it.
Drive it Dinos are enamoring and I always suggest a first trip upon ownership for bonding reasons. Life is about experiences, you paid for an "E" ticket, enjoy it. If you are in need when you drive through HWY 10 in the Phoenix area, let me know, I can help or give advice Perhaps buy a roll of GP Thunder PPF and wrap it because it is low adhesion like TracWrap but gives you 8 mil protection from rock chips. The clarity is amazing, it is easy to put on and protects everything. I'm even going to put at least one layer on the front windshield of the Dino to drive. Again, film adhesion is adequate but has none of the hard locking characteristics of XPEL or SUNTEK. Treat it like a "Tear Off" , but there are no adhesion residue problems, a very clean removal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GP-THUNDER-PPF-Paint-Protection-Film-Bulk-Clear-Bra-60-5x50-FOOT-ROLL-New/174032781089
well done and welcome..... the price gap for flared Dinos compared to standard Dinos will go up further from my point of view... you made the right decision... driving the Dino will be so much fun for you.... enjoy!
+ 246 Although I've never driven Dino long distance, in past 35+ years, I have racked up few hundred thousand miles with variety of vintage cars from 1920s-1970s including several across US drives with many 1950s cars ranging from a car I paid $250 few days prior to departure (drove it in two and half days from SoCal to MD) to fully restored ones valued at few hundred grand and I'd say, prove yourself you're a real car guy and drive it. Yes, things can go wrong, even with modern cars, but if you're wearing grown up pants... Does the "seller" believe this car could make it ? Or if there's any minor updates (fresh tires, etc ?) to make it reliable enough, just have that done prior. BTW, congratulations on your car and if you're a real car guy, concerns over whether you paid too much (or not enough) or the cars eventual resale value shouldn't even enter your mind. You got a what appears like a neat car, that's all that matters. Now go out and enjoy it as much and as often you can !
Actually, more miles you’re able accumulate and enjoy it, better return you get for every dollar you paid for it and should you some day in the (hopefully distant ?) future have to sell it, even if for less than you paid, less it will matter to you.
Congratulations! As mentioned on BaT, have the identical car to yours. I'm usually at most major auctions and follow the Dino market closely, having 3 of them. I think the price you paid was spot on for a car in the condition of the one you bought. In terms of values, 206's lead the way followed by C&F's, L series and then the rest. I'm a big fan of Giallo, maybe Matthias can chime in on how many of the 91 were yellow. Enjoy!!
@kjw9028 Thanks! And thank's for the info re: value of these cars. I think I recall seeing a number like 7 or 9, but can't find the reference any more. Would love to know the real answer
