Recently picked up this 1968 Checker Aerobus at a farm auction. Yeah, I know, not where one would think to find one of these. Did some research prior. Figured if it could be bought right, I could make a few dollars. Last day of auction arrives...I'm watching the clock. Bids are coming in fast and furious. I put a max in. Finally got outbid. Was just going to walk away, but I figured why not? Put one more bid in, and got it. Got it ready for resell and put it on ebay.
In the mean time I drive it around every few days for "exposure" as I have for sale signs on it. Or maybe I just want to drive it! I put it through the local parade a few weeks ago. People LOVED it! Too bad I didn't have more forethought. As it was I entered on the last day for entry deadlines. If only I could have filled it with pretty girls.
I get comments nearly every time I take it out. People honking and waving. Pulling up to ask about it while I get gas. Cute girl in the drive thru falling all over herself oohing, ahhing and talking about it. People snapping pics at the stop light.
Had it up for auction a few weeks ago. $17,500 or offers. 6 offers came in. Top was $11,500. Decent, but I am trying to get an 8x20 dump trailer, so I would like to get a bit more $ to do that. If I can get 12 to 14, I can dig up the rest for a trailer. I figure the $11,500 guy would be in the neighborhood of 14 or so by the time he transports it to Boston.
Was hoping someone local would buy it, but I haven't had much interest. Just that people think it's cool. I showed it to FreonJoe and TheHoss. They both seem to really like it.
If I can get pics to attach you'll see my SIL, niece, another niece, and my mom.
Magnets to hold my number of course!
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