mgreenspan
Founding Member
Riveted roll cage... what the actual Hell? Bolts don’t even cost that much and are probably easier to install!
Bring a Trailer Defender Auction Criticism
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rocky
NAS-ROW Addict
In some ways, BAT is a bit like a "bespoke" corner store Ebay.....
As it builds a reputation for offering certain vehicle brands/vehicle types, the buyers and trolls congregate like honey bees
WreckITFrank
Technical Excellence Contributor
this truck didn't hit reserve at 41k in 2019. this is crazy, and i guess the 2 that i now own for less than the cost of this one were a bargain. i simply cannot comprehend how this guy gets 40k+ for the last half dozen that he sold. i wish they had follow up filming to see the buyers remorse, or maybe they love them and drive along to park in the driveway. the descriptions are sketchy, the story is all over the place. im so confused.
1of40
Well-known member
It’s an interesting perfect storm. Plenty of social media coverage has nicely fueled an increase of interest. We’ve probably all been approached at the gas station by folks that admire from afar our trucks. Seems like 90% of the time they also mention how crazy prices are. That in itself has kinda self-propelled the popularity, mystique and desire to own. It’s been a fun ride that has been running since about 2009. The next few years will be equally interesting. I have a feel the NAS will do well, the ROWs will be the trucks to have fun hunting for, owning and playing with. Especially with guys like Doug/Trey figuring out the whole R2.8 and beyond thing.
What's funny about this seller is the lack of care he openly demonstrates in getting the trucks ready for sale. There are 9!! carling switches in the dash of this monstrosity - all labeled as either "Work Lights" or "Light Bar". When I asked what they were for he responded with some general "aftermarket lights, interior lights, power windows".
Seller can't even be bothered to spend $40 to get correct rockers for the switches.
havens51
Well-known member
My only thoughts on BaT are; I listed an Arkonik '87 110 with 300tdi swap. They insisted on a reserve much lower than I wanted, but I went along with the sale. There were no deleterious comments and things went well with the auction. The bidding ended no where near the reserve. I subsequently sold the truck privately for $26,500 more than the highest bid on Bat.
I recently contacted BaT because I was thinking about selling a literally perfect 12,000 mile '87 5 door. They had no interest in handling the auction.
I have read that they have turned down other seemingly easy sell good 110s/130s.
I recently contacted BaT because I was thinking about selling a literally perfect 12,000 mile '87 5 door. They had no interest in handling the auction.
I have read that they have turned down other seemingly easy sell good 110s/130s.
OliversClassics
Active member
So I am not the only one that is surprised about that one sketchy seller... He must have got a lot of friends placing bids for him as prices go up on his auctions (of shiney turds) I wish I had so many people bidding on my auction lol.
Is this one better? I know for a fact that it is
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-land-rover-one-ten-22/
Is this one better? I know for a fact that it is
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-land-rover-one-ten-22/
mgreenspan
Founding Member
Who/where are the people who build these vehicles and who/where are the people who bid on them? I’ve never seen vehicles like this in the US. See all sorts of trash mobiles in the U.K. where they’re more common.
ionfender
Well-known member
I wonder if some of this is fueled by folks trying to get their vehicles on the market/sold before a potential economic pullback?
The new users % and value sold % is pretty astounding.
donb
Well-known member
I agree on the percentages being astounding. I'm not sure if it is because we are in NJ but seems like the spend in our household has slowed down a lot because of the events. It would be interesting to see where the buyers are from last month.
BarryO
Well-known member
Have you seen this abomination?
bringatrailer.com
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
Bid for the chance to own a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #32,050.
Barry, you saved me the trouble of posting this! At least it’s a NAS truck and not some Otokar abomination that was restored in Lebanon by Greek ex-cons.
What being said, I’m pretty confident this was a very crappy 97 a few years ago that was given Kahn bolt-on plastic surgery.
What being said, I’m pretty confident this was a very crappy 97 a few years ago that was given Kahn bolt-on plastic surgery.
mgreenspan
Founding Member
Is it no reserve? What do you guys think it’ll sell for as a final price?
Bostondave
Well-known member
It is a reserve auction. The first line of the description would say 'No Reserve-blah blah blah" if it were a no reserve auction.
rocky
NAS-ROW Addict
Ebay didn't think much of it https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Land-...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557