The Black Ghost is going to auction

[ncrobb]

I’m not sure. I know the car had sat for many years. Some guy who knew the car helped get it back running and the son apparently had the funds to get it back road worthy. I’ve seen videos of the son driving it and talking about how awesome it was. I say I wouldn’t sell it but if it was the car or my kids going hungry..... well I’d get myself a second job. If that didn’t work out I’d have to think about selling. I’m guessing it’s all about the Benjamins. I’ve sold stuff to buy up. I sold my first car (‘73 Road Runner) to use the money as part of the down payment for our first house. I sold a Super Blackhawk and an AR 15 to buy the ring my wife wears. Best trade up I ever made.

[Tsal]

I really didn’t think this guy would ever sell his Dad’s car, but it’s going to Mecham’s.



https://monthly.mecum.com/2023/01/06/hi ... -auctions/

If you don’t know the story of the Black Ghost:

https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/bla ... et-racing/

The rarity of the car with the provenance and history, this thing is gonna go for many shiny pennies. I’m guessing it’ll push $500K.

So the son was gifted the car in 2015,and promised to keep it for his son. Did the grandson decide to sell it?
Not criticizing. I sold my Hemi Roadrunner in 73 for 835 dollars because I needed the money in the middle of a gas crisis. 500k will put a couple of kids through medical school.

You can put a couple of kids through trade school and not sell the car. He's probably going green.

[ncrobb]

Ok, I’ll admit I was wrong when I guessed this car would be a half a million dollar car.

“Unrestored, culturally iconic muscle cars such as the 1968 Bullitt Mustang sell for well over seven figures, and it’s not unreasonable to expect the Black Ghost to do the same.” John Wiley, Hagerty Valuation Specialist

The car itself, without being the Black Ghost, is valued at $350K. Crazy numbers, I remember when nobody cared about Mopars. Now, A bodies bring as much as B bodies.

[Ronv69]

Ok, I’ll admit I was wrong when I guessed this car would be a half a million dollar car.

“Unrestored, culturally iconic muscle cars such as the 1968 Bullitt Mustang sell for well over seven figures, and it’s not unreasonable to expect the Black Ghost to do the same.” John Wiley, Hagerty Valuation Specialist

The car itself, without being the Black Ghost, is valued at $350K. Crazy numbers, I remember when nobody cared about Mopars. Now, A bodies bring as much as B bodies.

Did it sell? It's too painful for me to sit through all those fine rides to see a specific car.

[Ronv69]

I just looked and the auction isn't until May.
My speed has changed. I'm looking at a 65 Cadillac now. That was one of the best cars I ever drove.

[ncrobb]

I just looked and the auction isn't until May.
My speed has changed. I'm looking at a 65 Cadillac now. That was one of the best cars I ever drove.

Yes, May in Indy. Kissimmee is supposed to have 12 winged Mopars on the docket. Dang!!!!