LARIAT 85 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hello gentlemen. It's been a while since I have been in here. I hope everyone is doing well. As for me, life is moving along and I have decided to sell my beloved Lucille. I have accomplished EXACTLY what I wanted to do with her, and frankly, I don't know what else to do with it. It is simply too nice to haul with, and I am getting to the point where I am almost afraid to drive it - out of fear someone is going to hit it. If that were to actually happen, I don't think I would have any interest in fixing it back up again. Besides, I have two other older vehicles that will keep me busy, along with two small boys. At this stage, I would rather enjoy a pool in my backyard with my family rather than pull Lucille out of my garage once a week to keep her in shape. To that end, can anyone offer advice on how to proceed? I have never sold a classic vehicle before, and I don't personally know anyone who has. If YOU had a restored, show-winning classic vehicle you would like to sell, where would you start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Good to see you back! I suppose every project comes to an end (unless you're Gary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Good to see you back! I suppose every project comes to an end (unless you're Gary). Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hey Rick, Nice to hear from you! I understand on the sale of the truck...I go through this fairly often actually...lol. I've had some discussions with people recently (today even) about buying and selling classics or hotrods or whatever. Some people just don't understand;) I have had great luck selling my vehicles on Facebook Marketplace. Maybe I'm listing them for too low a price, but they always sell quickly, between 2-5 days. If I was in the US with a truck of your quality, I'd personally list it on Bring a Trailer or Mecum or similar online auction house. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-150-17/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-150-12/ https://www.mecum.com/lots/461639/1986-ford-f150-xlt-lariat-pickup/?aa_id=284098-0 Another thing you could do is talk to Troy Kruger...although I don't know his forum name...Gary might be able to tell us. I have him on FB, so I can find him easy enough. Isn't he in the business of buying and selling classic and/or collectable vehicles?? Gary? Jim? Troy would have some insight on how to sell it I'm sure. For what it's worth, I sold my little blue Flareside 3 years ago now? I listed it on FB Marketplace for $21,000 (That's Canadian, obviously...so about $15k USD at today's exchange rate) and it sold in only a few days for $18,500). I didn't have to drop the price that low, but I'm one of those guys that likes to sell quick. I don't want a vehicle sitting around for two extra months just to make an extra $500 bucks. In any case, good luck with the sale Rick!! That's a beautiful truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hey Rick, Nice to hear from you! I understand on the sale of the truck...I go through this fairly often actually...lol. I've had some discussions with people recently (today even) about buying and selling classics or hotrods or whatever. Some people just don't understand;) I have had great luck selling my vehicles on Facebook Marketplace. Maybe I'm listing them for too low a price, but they always sell quickly, between 2-5 days. If I was in the US with a truck of your quality, I'd personally list it on Bring a Trailer or Mecum or similar online auction house. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-150-17/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-150-12/ https://www.mecum.com/lots/461639/1986-ford-f150-xlt-lariat-pickup/?aa_id=284098-0 Another thing you could do is talk to Troy Kruger...although I don't know his forum name...Gary might be able to tell us. I have him on FB, so I can find him easy enough. Isn't he in the business of buying and selling classic and/or collectable vehicles?? Gary? Jim? Troy would have some insight on how to sell it I'm sure. For what it's worth, I sold my little blue Flareside 3 years ago now? I listed it on FB Marketplace for $21,000 (That's Canadian, obviously...so about $15k USD at today's exchange rate) and it sold in only a few days for $18,500). I didn't have to drop the price that low, but I'm one of those guys that likes to sell quick. I don't want a vehicle sitting around for two extra months just to make an extra $500 bucks. In any case, good luck with the sale Rick!! That's a beautiful truck. Welcome back, Kotter! I'm mean Fonzie. Oh yes, Rick! I'm having a hard time believing you'll sell Lucile, but I do understand that you are afraid to drive it. So unless you are going to hit the shows and trailer it you are stuck. (Part of the reason I've not had Big Blue painted.) I think Cory's suggestions are good. And things seem to be selling really well right now, so you should be able to sell it quickly. And Jim, do you read lips. () Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Welcome back, Kotter! I'm mean Fonzie. Oh yes, Rick! I'm having a hard time believing you'll sell Lucile, but I do understand that you are afraid to drive it. So unless you are going to hit the shows and trailer it you are stuck. (Part of the reason I've not had Big Blue painted.) I think Cory's suggestions are good. And things seem to be selling really well right now, so you should be able to sell it quickly. And Jim, do you read lips. () Did any of you happen to see the truck below online? It was making the internet rounds as I believe it sold for $77,000 about a week ago: https://www.mecum.com/lots/1108817/1996-ford-f350-pickup/?aa_id=547226-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Did any of you happen to see the truck below online? It was making the internet rounds as I believe it sold for $77,000 about a week ago: https://www.mecum.com/lots/1108817/1996-ford-f350-pickup/?aa_id=547226-0 BroDozers aren't my thing but I could well imagine he had at least that much into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 BroDozers aren't my thing but I could well imagine he had at least that much into it. I sold a couple with the help of streetside classics in Nashville TN. in fact I have one there now. I intend to continue if I ever get another completed but in charlotte NC as that is closer to me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It is simply too nice to haul with, and I am getting to the point where I am almost afraid to drive it - out of fear someone is going to hit it. Hi Rick, happy to see your doing well! I understand your concern about Lucille. Did any of you happen to see the truck below online? It was making the internet rounds as I believe it sold for $77,000 about a week ago. Rick, it is obvious that this guy doesn’t share your stress, taking pictures of his 77000$ truck in the middle of the highway. BYW, is a 1996 considered a «classic» truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 BYW, is a 1996 considered a «classic» truck? It's 28 years old.... It definitely is a "classic" truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts