c-series don 12,246 #1 Posted yesterday at 12:21 AM Let me start by saying that I don’t have a horse in this race, I have nothing to do with the listing! But @Dan 312-8 alerted me to an RJ for sale on Fleabay. Wow I can’t believe what the price jumped up to and the amount of bids. I’m curious to see what you guys think? And I’ll definitely be following it to see what it sells for. I’m not bidding. Maybe some of the guys here are? Again I have nothing to do with the listing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 2,061 #2 Posted yesterday at 12:23 AM Link? I guess Imma go lookin… very interesting development 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,583 #3 Posted yesterday at 12:35 AM (edited) 1955 Wheel Horse RJ35 Ride Away JR. Cable Steering Garden Tractor. Complete. Edited yesterday at 09:28 AM by T-Mo No linking to ebay ads per RS rules. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,654 #4 Posted yesterday at 08:40 AM Hmmm... complete, yes. Rare, yes. Potential, very much so. Worth the price - depends. The thing that irks me is that it is stated to be a barn find. To me, that means it was acquired most likely as a package deal, a clean out if you would. Probably bought for short money, (Gotta cover those Fleabay listing costs, ya know!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,910 #5 Posted yesterday at 09:30 AM Guys, keep in mind that linking to an ebay ad is against the site rules. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 2,061 #6 Posted yesterday at 11:05 AM (edited) 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: Worth the price - depends. I thought I saw over 20 bids on the thing. Maybe that was the “buy it now” price? 27 bidders, 79 watchers right now. Edited yesterday at 11:07 AM by EB-80/8inPA Stats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,958 #7 Posted yesterday at 11:53 AM 3 hours ago, ri702bill said: Hmmm... complete, yes. Rare, yes. Potential, very much so. Worth the price - depends. The thing that irks me is that it is stated to be a barn find. To me, that means it was acquired most likely as a package deal, a clean out if you would. Probably bought for short money, (Gotta cover those Fleabay listing costs, ya know!) If someone makes a profit form having saved a vintage Wheel Horse from becoming scrap metal I'm happy. We don't KNOW it was a clean-out and a huge profit is being made but if it was then so be it. As an aficionado of rusty relics I am glad to see it being placed in the hands of someone who will show it some love, my only hope is that it will remain a Barn Find and not be restored, there are plenty of restored RJs out there but few that show the honest patina of their age. Of course I am old and show some honest patina of sorts so that explains a lot. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 12,246 #8 Posted yesterday at 12:17 PM 2 hours ago, T-Mo said: Guys, keep in mind that linking to an ebay ad is against the site rules. That is why I just mentioned it and didn’t want to provide a link. Just wanted the guys to check it out, as they don’t come along like that too often. @953 nut I agree with you, if I were to purchase it I’d just clean it up and save the patina. And as many of you know I like some shiny tractors! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,958 #9 Posted yesterday at 12:32 PM Only thing I would change is that shiny new gas cap. Just ain't right. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,119 #10 Posted yesterday at 01:12 PM Pricey maybe..but how many originals are out there for sale? How many have been restored (ruined) by a rookie with a rattle can, how many have cut hoods to accomadate a Predator motor etc. Its genuinely rare if you ask me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,583 #11 Posted yesterday at 01:29 PM 3 hours ago, T-Mo said: Guys, keep in mind that linking to an ebay ad is against the site rules. My mistake. Apologies. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,655 #12 Posted 20 hours ago 6 hours ago, 953 nut said: I am old and show a ton of honest patina of sorts so that explains everything . Fixed it so it applies to a lot more of us! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,947 #13 Posted 19 hours ago This came up on a FB group this week. He recently purchased it, asked a few questions, and listed it with the details he learned. It’s exciting to watch, but I don’t plan on throwing any bids at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 12,246 #14 Posted 19 hours ago It has gone up again since yesterday, some people have deep pockets!! I’d say that who ever buys it at a price like that, knows exactly what they’re buying and will treat it with respect and care. I hope anyway! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,489 #15 Posted 16 hours ago As of 6:50 PM, 8/19 the bid is $2649.00 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,655 #16 Posted 15 hours ago 42 minutes ago, rmaynard said: As of 6:50 PM, 8/19 the bid is $2649.00 WOW, that's some truly deep pockets. $$$$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,603 #17 Posted 12 hours ago If some one gets it for under 3 its a smokin deal. They won't tho I've been offered 3.5 k + for mine. That one will go for just South of 4 I'll guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,958 #18 Posted 2 hours ago Considering the prices paid for a 420-LSE lately I think that RJ should be worth upwards of $ 6,000 considering the fact that it is a 100% original survivor and it is extremely unlikely that another one exists. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,603 #19 Posted 2 hours ago 20 minutes ago, 953 nut said: prices paid for a 420-LSE lately True Richard ... don't forget about Seniors either... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
