"Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me. I want people to know why I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved."
From Fortune Magazine June 16, 2014
"How to Buy an Antique Watch"
(I have substituted the word watch with the word car in this quote and it seems quite logical)
"Whether you are buying it as an investment, to pass on to the next generation, or just to tell time (drive), high-end watches (cars) like Patek Philippe (Rolls Royce) can be a complicated purchase. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
When buying a vintage or contemporary watch (car), there's no guarantee your timepiece (vehicle) will appreciate. Buy what you love, not what everyone else loves.
Know who you are buying from. Frauds abound. A reputable dealer should be able to provide guarantees of authenticity and warranties on work and should be able to buy your timepiece (vehicle) back from you down the road.
John Reardon, head of watches (cars) at Christie's, says: "In real estate it's location, location, location. With watch (car) investing, it's condition, condition, condition." The less polishing and restoring and the more original parts that remain, the more valuable a timepiece (vehicle).
Keep the original box and papers. Original certificates are similar to a birth certificate, verifying its authenticity, and can add value at resale.
Look for rarity and originality. Pieces made in limited editions tend to draw the highest prices, especially at auction. At the same time, timepieces (vehicles) with complications like moon phases, tourbillons, and perpetual calendars have remained desirable over centuries."
( For cars that might be sidemounts, V12,V16, convertibles, limos, racing heritage, etc.)
CHANGES AT RADERS RELICS AFTER 35 YEARS
With the loss of Dick Schoppe, Raders Relics is changing it's operating style. We are now open by appointment only. Though you can drop by most mornings and probably catch me here, but if you don't want to gamble please call ahead. I feel a connection with friends and customers who over the years have trusted us with some delightful and fun investorcars. Except for an escape to the mountains, I'll keep on keeping on.- Bob Rader
Our current inventory of classic cars at a glance:
SOLD 1930Ford Model A Tudor with most of the deluxe bells and whistles like luggage rack, running board fence. cowl lights and step plates. Nice, newish wide whites, fresh, clean interior and glossy amateur Washington blue and black with straw wheels and stripe. Show Me More! >>>>
$13,900
1939Ford Deluxe convertible sedan in folkstone grey with red piping and carmel interior. To sum it up in a few words--She is a fresh national show quality restoration. Show Me More! >>>>
$49,500
1946 Military Jeep. We have had him before, ( he's the one that had his tub replaced some time in his life ) He has had quite a few upgrades since he was here. He now sports a summer top, new correct shovel, axe and jerry can. Drive line has been rebuilt as well as springs. Show Me More! >>>>
$13,500
SOLD 1948 Chrysler Windsor Convertible with just 42,000 actual miles. Probably one of the most original cars we have seen. He has been owned for many years by a gentleman who replaced things as needed with as near to original things that could be found. The paint is original and still show quality. Dash plastic,gauges and controls are like new. Top is canvas as original and only the leather on the seats has been replaced. There has never been any rust or rust repair to this car. It runs and drives just like a new 1948 Chrysler. It's hard to really describe a car this old and this nice. As nice as it is it is not a 100pt. show car. Show Me More! >>>>
$39,500
NEW 1950 Ford Deluxe club coupe with a show quality coat of Ford dark toreador red over a never rusted body and chassis. Show Me More! >>>>
$49,500
REDUCED 1958 Chevrolet Impala sport coupe with modern air conditioning and CD player as well as power steering and other goodies like a later model non powerglide automatic. Show Me More! >>>>
$47,500
$42,500
SOLD 1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible that is mostly all original as factory delivered with the exception of a repaint in the original color sometime in the past. The interior is better than expected for being 57 years old. Percy in unusual in that he doesn't have air conditioning and he lives in Florida. Included is an uninstalled expensive factory roadster kit. Show Me More! >>>>
$12,950
HELGA is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle owned by an old friend in NC. He is not a car person. The photos are from him. The asking price is $7200. I can put you in direct contact with him. Here is his description-- VW is 1971 Super Beetle. Show Me More! >>>>
$7200
NEW 1973 Plymouth Fury III Grand Sedan. This was a one year style and the last year with no catalytic converter or smog pump. He has a 400 cubic inch V8 with 727 Torque Flyte and almost every possible option except sun roof or tilt wheel. Heavily undercoated. Show Me More! >>>>
$6,950
SOLD CARMELLA is a 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL convertible with both tops and a beautiful and very expensive repaint in the original color with black interior. Show Me More! >>>>
$11,000
Amanda Reckonwith is a 1983 Buick Riviera convertible is one of only 3898 produced from 1982- 1985. Available in only white or red, with white tops and red leather. The 307 V8 was an option. Base price was $25,702.00, more than the Corvette. Amanda has had over $20,000 spent on restoration (reciepts here) 5600 miles on new Jasper 307 engine, transmission, rear end, a/c, top/motor, tires, hydro booster brake, power steering, power windows and seats, custom paint, disk brakes, gas shocks, Kenwood stereo/CD, ball joints. Show Me More! >>>>
$17,500
NEW 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz in Gossamer blue with dark blue leather. I won't even try to go into her extensive luxury equipment. The important thing here is that you can buy a new car for the sticker price she had on the showroom in 1985. Show Me More! >>>>
$26,862
SOLD 1985 Chevrolet pickup. The most desirable short bed Silverado. He has over 100,000 miles and never had a touch of paint since the factory nor a spot of rust. The V8 runs fine with automatic and power steering, the right goodies. Good shoes and ready to drive you home. Show Me More! >>>>
$4,950
OTHER STUFF FOR SALE
Raders Relics conversion chart to translate old cars ads language. This is a compendium of a quarter century in the business from personal observations and other publications. In red and black on parchment color, 11X17, suitable for framing to hang in the family room, garage, where ever you like. Samples:
If it says:
It really means:
Older restoration
Can’t tell it’s been restored
Drive it away
I live on top of a hill
Lost storage
Neighbors getting up a petition
Uses no oil
Just throws it out
And fifty more
Yours for a pittance at just $12.50 each. Add $3.50 for the mailing tube and postage, any quantity. Your check is acceptable to us. We aren’t set up to take credit cards.
ALSO— HUMOROUS PLEASE DON’T TOUCH SIGNS, 4 " X 5 " , MADE OUT OF STATIC STICK. CAN BE PUT ON GLASS INSIDE OR OUT AND REMOVED AFTER THE SHOW IF YOU LIKE. JUST $3.00 EACH. ADD $2.00 FOR POSTAGE. UP TO TEN SAME POSTAGE.
Coca Cola cooler, 1950, restored, very good. $950
Murray pedal car, 1950s, actually never used. $1100
Mobile oil dispenser. Circa 1940. Very good original, never restored. Full of bottles. $3500.00
Your check is fine. Sorry no credit cards
1896 Kentucky Ave. • 1/2 mile from exit #87 at I-4 and fairbanks, • Winter Park, Florida USA 32789. Tel: (407) 647-1940 Fax: (407) 647-1930 • email: Bob Rader therelic@theraders.net
Raders Relics conversion chart to translate old cars ads language. This is a compendium of a quarter century in the business from personal observations and other publications. In red and black on parchment color, 11X17, suitable for framing to hang in the family room, garage, where ever you like. Samples:
