Rob Peters Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 For those who remember this car..... it is the Monte that was owned by a friend of mine. He had wanted me to buy it from him because he wanted it to be purchased by someone who would love it like he did. After he passed away I was helping his wife get values on his 4 classic cars, including the Monte. She ended up selling it out from under me to a "Collector" that was sent her way by the appraiser. That "Collector" sold it at auction I think back at the first of this year and now it is up for auction again. The appraiser had appraised this car a couple years ago at $32,000 and that is what I was going to offer her but she didn't give me a shot at buying it. Now the auction has it valued at 80 to 100K Here is the link to the auction: https://www.mecum.com/lots/554166/1971-chevrolet-monte-carlo/ rob 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Remember you talking about this car, sucks you weren't able to get it. I think there expatations are a bit high. Very nice car but not quite that nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 That is a nice car for sure. His wife will get bad karma points for that down the road. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I also remember that Rob, and Yes Karma will be back 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Sure, Rob, I remember you telling us about this car and your great disappointment that his wife did not honor her husband's wish for you to have it. The car looks very clean in the photos - a beauty for sure! Can you tell if the current owner had to put a lot of time and/or money into it to get it looking this nice? I seriously doubt it will bring anything close to $80K but I've been wrong before. There are some crazy people out there who pay crazy money for certain cars. This car is nice (even desirable), but I just don't think it is quite that "certain". 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Car is absolutely stunning. Is that right hand mirror toggle a factory option? Never seen or heard of that before. I’m gonna predict it gavels between 64K and 67K (AKA “Tedesco Money”). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I too remember Robs story 😡 Ive seen Mecums "suggested prices" can't say I'm always in agreement. Its a reserve car so it will be interesting to see if anybody digs deep in their pockets. Interesting point is that Rob knows the car so the bonafides are there, not that sellers ever stretch the truth or anything 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Great car but hardly worth $80k. That's mint low mileage pedigree SS454 money. Rob, just chalk it up to the one that got away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopper77 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Rob Peters said: For those who remember this car..... it is the Monte that was owned by a friend of mine. He had wanted me to buy it from him because he wanted it to be purchased by someone who would love it like he did. After he passed away I was helping his wife get values on his 4 classic cars, including the Monte. She ended up selling it out from under me to a "Collector" that was sent her way by the appraiser. That "Collector" sold it at auction I think back at the first of this year and now it is up for auction again. The appraiser had appraised this car a couple years ago at $32,000 and that is what I was going to offer her but she didn't give me a shot at buying it. Now the auction has it valued at 80 to 100K Here is the link to the auction: https://www.mecum.com/lots/554166/1971-chevrolet-monte-carlo/ rob I remembered your story too when I saw that listing a few days ago Rob. I pulled up a record of the last auction from my "archives", which, coincidentally, stopped bidding at the exact same price that you were going to offer the original owner... But the top is black now? -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Somebody is going to skyrocket the price on this one! Man, can't believe it is going back up for auction. Just Rub bin' it in on us. Boy, do I remember that story to a "T" . That is where I just don't like how some people " play the game " at auctions. I hope Karma comes around to these kind. I wonder if he got a hold of the other cars she had too? That is one rare car for sure. Edited May 3, 2023 by 420ponies Added content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 The one Bill has posted is a different Monte, it is a Canadian built 4 speed with a White painted top. The one that Rob is talking about just sold at BJ in AZ in January. It sold for 50k plus commissions for a total of 55k. I personally looked at it and although it has a very interesting story and is a nice car, 80k is too much in my opinion. This car has been discussed here and the previous owner before Robs friend shared some great info. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopper77 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Doh! Thanks Vaughn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 So another BJ to mecum flip attempt. That sucked in so many ways for Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDay Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I also remember the story Rob, what comes around goes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I just checked Mecums site… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 PS - I was waaayyyyy off on my 64-67K predicted sales price. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 WOW is right ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Crazy price.. Montes are starting to increase in value, if your willing to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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