by goosenapper » Wed May 15, 2013 8:51 am
It amazes me how people sell things on ebay without first cleaning them. I landed a few slot cars that generally go for what I consider to be too much money at very reasonable prices because the photos of them showed tons of dust and grime. (ex: a Racer 330 P3 for $115!) A little cleaning and the cars look great.
In the auto department, a freshly washed, waxed, and vacuumed car can sometimes fetch thousands more than the exact same car if it looks like it's been owned by slobs. A clean car gives off that air of being cared for, while a dirty car gives the impression that there are mechanical problems that have also gone untended.
As for if I'd drive this particular one- Sure I would! I hate today's cars. They have virtually no character. Kudos to this guy for bucking the norm and creating an oddball. I can't believe the current bid is $215!