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Louis · 08-03-2013, 05:42 PM

Sold my 31 coupe two days ago, kinda sad in a way, I bought it four years ago and have never had more fun with any hobby, when I bought it, it needed some minor body work, paint, and new tires, I did all of that plus a lot more, it looked like and ran like new when I sold it.
I have always enjoyed coming to this forum, so many nice people here, and so much "A" model knowledge, you are a great bunch of folks.
I will be coming back to see what you folks are up to.
Thanks for all the help and advice over the last four years

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By the way, I paid $12,000 for it four years ago, and sold it for $15,000, I know I lost my azz money wise, but fun wise I won big time.
I'LL BE BACK

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Mitch//pa · 08-03-2013, 05:49 PM

louis stay in touch there are plenty of people on here without cars. you didnt lose your azz at all

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-03-2013, 05:52 PM

Louis, I share your sad feelings, had to sell Minerva to cover care home costs for Pat. Bill W.
(Backup '29 Coupe, "VERMIN" is almost ready to go "VROOOOOOOM"! Dog is ANXIOUS!!)

zzlegend · 08-03-2013, 06:52 PM

Sorry to hear that Louis, but you did keep your motorcycle did you not.? You have to keep something to park your azz on.

marc hildebrant · 08-03-2013, 07:43 PM

Louis,

What method did you use to sell the car ?

Marc

Louis · 08-03-2013, 07:59 PM

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Marc,
I ran an add in the lcl. news paper, $60 for 30 days, 4-6 people came to look and I took them for a ride, the last guy said he wanted it and gave me $50 to hold it, the next day he called and said he had the rest, after it sold the next day 3 more people called about it before I could canx. the add.

zzlegend,
Yes, I still have my Harley and my 72 VW bug to set my azz on, but I miss the "A" every time I go out to the garage

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zzlegend · 08-03-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Marc,
I ran an add in the lcl. news paper, $60 for 30 days, 4-6 people came to look and I took them for a ride, the last guy said he wanted it and gave me $50 to hold it, the next day he called and said he had the rest, after it sold the next day 3 more people called about it before I could canx. the add.

zzlegend,
Yes, I still have my Harley and my 72 VW bug to set my azz on, but I miss the "A" every time I go out to the garage

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Yep, I know it kinda brings a tear to your eyes huh?
Well I could tell you not to go out to the garage anymore

But it time you will get over it. I just sold my 65 Honda scrambler that I have had for 25 years.and I still go out there from time to time and look at the oil stain it left me.

marc hildebrant · 08-08-2013, 08:14 AM

Louis,

Thanks for the information. Good to hear that the local newspapers still work for sales.

Marc

QGolden · 08-08-2013, 08:23 AM

Louis, that is a tough row to hoe, over the years I have had to sell things that I really did not want to. Especially when the kids were young. But sometimes you need to get rid of old memories to make room for new ones. And think of the opportunities for memories that you passed on to that fellow who bought your A. Your sad day is one of his best. Your best days are still yet to come.

08-03-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	A sad day Sold my 31 coupe two days ago, kinda sad in a way, I bought it four years ago and have never had more fun with any hobby, when I bought it, it needed some minor body work, paint, and new tires, I did all of that plus a lot more, it looked like and ran like new when I sold it. I have always enjoyed coming to this forum, so many nice people here, and so much "A" model knowledge, you are a great bunch of folks. I will be coming back to see what you folks are up to. Thanks for all the help and advice over the last four years . By the way, I paid $12,000 for it four years ago, and sold it for $15,000, I know I lost my azz money wise, but fun wise I won big time. I'LL BE BACK . __________________ I've suffered a great many Catastrophe's in my life.....most of them never Happened. Last edited by Louis; 08-03-2013 at 06:19 PM.

08-03-2013, 05:49 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: A sad day louis stay in touch there are plenty of people on here without cars. you didnt lose your azz at all

08-03-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: A sad day Sorry to hear that Louis, but you did keep your motorcycle did you not.? You have to keep something to park your azz on.

08-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#5
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: A sad day Louis, What method did you use to sell the car ? Marc

08-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#6
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: A sad day Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Marc, I ran an add in the lcl. news paper, $60 for 30 days, 4-6 people came to look and I took them for a ride, the last guy said he wanted it and gave me $50 to hold it, the next day he called and said he had the rest, after it sold the next day 3 more people called about it before I could canx. the add. zzlegend, Yes, I still have my Harley and my 72 VW bug to set my azz on, but I miss the "A" every time I go out to the garage . __________________ I've suffered a great many Catastrophe's in my life.....most of them never Happened.

08-08-2013, 08:14 AM	#8
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: A sad day Louis, Thanks for the information. Good to hear that the local newspapers still work for sales. Marc

08-08-2013, 08:23 AM	#9
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: A sad day Louis, that is a tough row to hoe, over the years I have had to sell things that I really did not want to. Especially when the kids were young. But sometimes you need to get rid of old memories to make room for new ones. And think of the opportunities for memories that you passed on to that fellow who bought your A. Your sad day is one of his best. Your best days are still yet to come. __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown