BAT Bring A Trailer RE: Preparing for an auction listing

[burndog]

Hello everyone,

 

Well it is time to upgrade and move onto the track! I am looking for advice on leveraging BAT to sell my 1975 2002. A lot of you actively watch and read the ads and I am looking to provide the most succinct, accurate positive ad as possible. So, I am looking for some advice as to what information to include in order to attract the more discerning buyers. And of course, what you think a realistic reserve floor should or could be. The car is what I would consider a resto-mod (correct?) and you all may be familiar with it. It was PinePig's two-tone turbo charged, EFI 5Spd. I have done considerable interior upgrades, rebuilt the motor with all new and upgraded components. I am working on the component detail list now... The car isn't perfect, but WOW does it get considerable interest from all parties! Paint is about an 8 out of 10, powertrain is rock solid with rebuilt 3.91 LSD, freshened up the 5spd mounting hardware, rebuilt front end suspension with Blunt rebuild kit, etc...

 

I am adding a few pictures for a primer and would appreciate any and all feedback.

 

Cheers,

 

BURNDOG

[ray_]

Take a few hundred photos ;-)

 

Especially of known potential rust areas.

 

Oh look! No snorkel!

 

You might post your potential ad copy here for us to critique.

 

Do you have a dyno run?

 

Cheers,

[burndog]

Thanks Ray! Great idea on posting a draft of the ad here first for all to critique...

 

We don't need no stinkin' snorkels.

 

Dyno run scheduled for January 9th.

[ray_]

Oh, the other thing with BaT is, be very visible and reactive during the auction; respond as quickly as possible. And try not to show your irritation with the peanut gallery there

 

Cheers, 

[walkinfool]

I would also take and post some videos of start up, interior/exterior, and during a drive.

[TodB]

Definitely a Dyno sheet if you plan to quote power #s.

Compression/leakdown #s?

Lots of pics. Someone recently counseled me to not use a flash for pics underneath because it will make rust look worse than it really is

[AceAndrew]

9 hours ago, burndog said:

Hello everyone,

 

Well it is time to upgrade and move onto the track!

 

Do tell!  Bummer to see you are selling it, but it sounds like the future is bright.

 

In regards to your posting, you may also want to consider powder coating or painting the valve cover + intake manifold + radiator support bracket + strut brace.  That, and a general engine bay cleanup.

 

Hard to put a value on it.  Restomods come down to the quality of work more than people would like to admit (especially those people who are selling them with "good enough" workmanship)

 

I don't hold a lot of value in what BAT commentators say any more.  Maybe three years ago, but not now.

Edited December 20, 2017 by AceAndrew

[Vintagedavid]

Burndog --

 

I like all the recommendations above.  You absolutely have to take well lit photos of the underneath of the car on a lift.  Photos of underneath while the car is resting on its tires will not suffice.

 

Now, lets hope BAT accepts your car.

 

Good luck --

David

[irdave]

I might add that professional 'glamour' photos seem to help the car do well... 

 

And a comprehensive parts list of EVERYTHING that's been done, with all of the parts used.  If it really is a well done project, all of those things could show a buyer that the work was serious...  And a lot of buyers might not be as savvy as some of the fanatics around here, so listing things like the upgraded ignition with coils on the plugs, etc, could help...

 

It's a really good looking car, but the call of the track is difficult to ignore...

[ray_]

Careful with the number of "glamour" photos tho. You do need to provide substance.

 

Cheers,

[oh2ryan]

You will be amazed by how many people chime in with negative comments after skipping your entire auction description and just shooting from the hip. Like many have said, stay calm in your responses or how you comment back in general. 

 

Alo, be prepared to hear all about your 2002 not having a front bumper... when I listed my previous squaretail M2 on BaT it had the same styling as yours up front and that was brought up nonstop. I just reminded the audience that the bare front end allows for a new owner to place any type of airdam or chin splitter one they place the winning bid. 

 

Best of luck.

[iinca]

*all of the above. Especially the part about being there when folks start tearing your car 'down'. Just be calm and think through every response...

 

 AND maybe consider cleaning up that valve cover (if you haven't already)

 

Personally I'd think about selling it right here on the FAQ. Cheaper and folks here will pay more for a well built resto'. 

 

 BAT stands for Bullies, Abuse and Torture

 

 

Edited December 20, 2017 by iinca

[ray_]

Eek!

 

No windshield washers!

 

[conkitchen]

Mandatory Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge backdrop adds %5  

UPS Livery another %5 
Mention Hardy & Beck liberally 

When possible use tii, M3, and the word bigger. 

 

 

Edited December 20, 2017 by conkitchen

[ray_]

Aircraft hanger too.

 

And a U P Locomotive!