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Title: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: Dave Swanson on May 19, 2021, 01:09:50 PM
What do we think of this Lemans on eBay?  I haven't spent much time looking it over but it does look very original - mostly. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203457999348?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: Tom on May 19, 2021, 01:16:03 PM
 :shocked:
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: sdcr on May 19, 2021, 01:19:27 PM
Nice, but good thing has the “ make an offer” button.
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: jwinwi on May 19, 2021, 01:38:28 PM
That one's been on ebay before, hasn't it? Gotta wonder what it would take to buy it... too much!
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: blackcat on May 19, 2021, 05:03:02 PM
If it isn’t worth that amount, then what is the price?
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: Tkelly on May 19, 2021, 06:16:38 PM
It’s worth whatever someone who wants one is willing to pay and what the seller will accept.For someone who is a collector 26000 is ok if it is not an investment.
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: Turin on May 19, 2021, 06:39:20 PM
If hes looking for 26K, ebay's the wrong place.
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: cliffrod on May 19, 2021, 07:15:55 PM
Clear coating over original paint on an unrestored bike that's a prized model in good condition is not a smart move, especially if one wants to sell it for top dollar later.   If that's how he's approached the bike as an owner and rider (and mechanic, whether casual or serious), I would be not be willing to buy it without a careful in-person inspection.
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: JJ on May 19, 2021, 07:55:12 PM
I wonder what this bike would bring on BaT (Bring-a-Trailer...) 

$26,000 is a LOT of lettuce to pay...but what the heck...it's only $$$ MONEY $$$

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Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: Canuck750 on May 19, 2021, 08:08:39 PM
It’s been on eBay before, never got close to the current asking price. I have seen several nicer ones go for less. IMHO it’s an $18K bike

Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: blackcat on May 20, 2021, 09:29:43 AM
It’s been on eBay before, never got close to the current asking price. I have seen several nicer ones go for less. IMHO it’s an $18K bike

That is what I thought it was worth and I believe that clear coat can be removed by a pro.
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: PeteS on May 20, 2021, 09:42:12 AM
I can only imagine a collector would be interested in bike like this. Stock, the bike has many flaws that a rider would want corrected as many of us have. Suspension is just a start.

Pete
Title: Re: 1978 Lemans - $26,000 BIN
Post by: cliffrod on May 20, 2021, 11:52:04 AM
That is what I thought it was worth and I believe that clear coat can be removed by a pro.

It may be feasible to remove the clearcoat.  But it won't be done by a pro for free and if he's already had sandpaper on it, even if only 2000 grit, there's not going to be much room for error.  Both are negatives towards his valuation. Even though I have no issues with transparent original paint, it doesn't appeal to everyone.