Now 11,280.
So now my plan is to buy a Patrol, do some generally cosmetic things like wash it, have it professionally photographed, and reap the rewards.
Who's with me?
White '66 on eBay
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Re: White '66 on eBay
Went back to look at the pictures in full size (press F11 on Windows) and I noticed a number of issues that I don't like at all.
- The steering wheel is badly cracked and eroded, to the point it doesn't match the condition of the rest.
- The gauges are is much better condition than the rest...
- Fuel pump is not connected, so probably an electric one is in place
- Original fuel filter missing
- Alternator adapted
- Aftermarket distributor
- Temperature sending gauge missing. What's there is remnant of a mechanical one, and cut
- Attention to detail in painting the shifters' boots, with overspray present... lipstick anyone?
- Missing lever to open the hood (bonnet)... so aftermarket latches are present...
Suddenly I think the price is overblown...
- The steering wheel is badly cracked and eroded, to the point it doesn't match the condition of the rest.
- The gauges are is much better condition than the rest...
- Fuel pump is not connected, so probably an electric one is in place
- Original fuel filter missing
- Alternator adapted
- Aftermarket distributor
- Temperature sending gauge missing. What's there is remnant of a mechanical one, and cut
- Attention to detail in painting the shifters' boots, with overspray present... lipstick anyone?
- Missing lever to open the hood (bonnet)... so aftermarket latches are present...
Suddenly I think the price is overblown...
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Re: White '66 on eBay
Great observations, Esteban...Esteban wrote:Went back to look at the pictures in full size (press F11 on Windows) and I noticed a number of issues that I don't like at all.
- The steering wheel is badly cracked and eroded, to the point it doesn't match the condition of the rest.
- The gauges are is much better condition than the rest...
- Fuel pump is not connected, so probably an electric one is in place
- Original fuel filter missing
- Alternator adapted
- Aftermarket distributor
- Temperature sending gauge missing. What's there is remnant of a mechanical one, and cut
- Attention to detail in painting the shifters' boots, with overspray present... lipstick anyone?
- Missing lever to open the hood (bonnet)... so aftermarket latches are present...
Suddenly I think the price is overblown...
But regarding price- that is nothing but a reflection of what someone is willing to pay.
However- I agree with you- Even if were in the market for a Patrol, I personally would have walked away from this auction the second the bid surpassed $6000
This one is a testimony to the awesome power of pressure washers, photography, and Don Julio tequila....
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Re: White '66 on eBay
WOW! Approaching $12,000.00 
this is a nice Patrol, but i personally would have backed out at $5,000.00 im glad to see its fetching this kind of cash it boosts up all our Patrols. Presentation and name of seller is whats fetching this kind of momey.
this is a nice Patrol, but i personally would have backed out at $5,000.00 im glad to see its fetching this kind of cash it boosts up all our Patrols. Presentation and name of seller is whats fetching this kind of momey.-
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May I make a completely self serving comment? Shush! "Obviously it's a great value even at $42K or more!" 
We all already own one or more Patrols each... The more this sells for, the more our net worth increases! Personally, I'm voting for Patrol-Hyper-Inflation!
John
We all already own one or more Patrols each... The more this sells for, the more our net worth increases! Personally, I'm voting for Patrol-Hyper-Inflation!
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Re: White '66 on eBay
over 12k now, with an hour to go...
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Re: White '66 on eBay
DING DING DING......!!!!
SOLD!
Winning bid:US $13,323.00
Suuu-weeeeeeet.
SOLD!
Winning bid:US $13,323.00
Suuu-weeeeeeet.
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White 65 Hardtop L60-3-00617 (undergoing restoration)
Red 65 hardtop 4L60-002565 (scrapped for parts)
66 Hardtop "El-Bondo Patrol", L60-00511 (Restored, then sold June2020)
Blue 67 Hardtop (sold March1997)
Green 62 Softtop L60-2-00504 (undergoing restoration)