Let's play Break the Bank! 1911 Chevy vs. JoHan prototype box

[ChrisBcritter]

Been watching these two - same guy almost got 'em both:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181942643550?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181942643137?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was rooting for the Mopar, myself - you could get a resin kit of the Chevy plus an MPC Stutz Bearcat for correct wheels and still have plenty left over to buy the Jo-Han kit... 

 

[Harry P.]

The funny thing is, there never actually was a 1911 Chevy.

[Danno]

Harry;  Yes and No.

Production/retail model?  No.  

1911 Chevrolet?  Yes.

 

From Wikipedia:       "The first prototype car appeared in late 1911, and Louis Chevrolet himself tested it on the back streets of Detroit. Throughout 1912 refinements were made to the design. Later in that same year the new 1913 model was released at the New York Auto Show."

 

Production notes[edit]

Year	Production	Base Price	Weight	Notes
1911-12	1	N/A	3,500 lbs.	prototype, no windshield or top

 

 

[Art Anderson]

Harry;  Yes and No.

Production/retail model?  No.

1911 Chevrolet?  Yes.

 

From Wikipedia:       "The first prototype car appeared in late 1911, and Louis Chevrolet himself tested it on the back streets of Detroit. Throughout 1912 refinements were made to the design. Later in that same year the new 1913 model was released at the New York Auto Show."

 

Production notes[edit]

Year	Production	Base Price	Weight	Notes
1911-12	1	N/A	3,500 lbs.	prototype, no windshield or top

 

 

Not only that, but the car still exists, in the General Motors Historical Collection.

[1930fordpickup]

That was a big hall for SpotLight this round. There were many older kits that bring good money for sale.

[disabled modeler]

My daily driver cost less than ether one...much less.  I guess some people have a disposable income...? 

[gtx6970]

I was watching them both just for giggles. Had  it stayed reasonable I was interested in the  Johan. But it quickly got out of hand for me

Odd part is , in the past 6 months another 1911 Chev kit sold for less than $250 I think.

 

Its all about timing

Edited December 3, 2015 by gtx6970

[JTalmage]

Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. I've bought half of the vehicles I own for less than that!

[Mark]

I don't think the prototype Classic Six (Type C) still exists, but rather one of the production models.  No others have turned up, so the one in the GM collection is likely the only one that still exists.  The production number commonly thrown around is (IIRC) 2,999, but that number has been disputed.  Chevrolet probably didn't build that many of them.

The first thing I ever bid on, on eBay (at my brother's house; I didn't have a computer yet) was a disassembled promotional model.  This was in 1998 or 1999...got it for the opening bid, around ten bucks.  Those were the days...   

[Mike Chernecki]

How does Tom @ Spotlight dig up this stuff. The last few years going to yard sales, flea markets, etc, etc and I find nothing. Yet Spotlight can find anything/everything month after month. 

 

[gtx6970]

He buys entire collections. Then splits it up.

He also gets into swap meets early ( vendors have floor rights to most shows / swap meets . )

[Danno]

How does Tom @ Spotlight dig up this stuff. The last few years going to yard sales, flea markets, etc, etc and I find nothing. Yet Spotlight can find anything/everything month after month. 

 

For one thing, he's been in the buy/sell business for decades, and he's always treated everyone - buyer or seller - very well.  That kind of reputation gets around and becomes institutionalized.  People seeking to liquidate collections ask around and are referred to him based on his reputation for fairness and knowledge of the market.  

 

 

[1930fordpickup]

 You are right danno he is a nice guy to deal with. I have picked many kits from him in Toledo and he was always nice. Even before the days of EBay and the place was shoulder to shoulder people he was always polite.