The last unrestored hemicuda ragtop up for sale

[njsteve]

Affectionately known as "The Bassboat" for its early 1970's psychadelic paint job, it's originally a plum crazy purple, 4 speed car. Neat car (of course it's not mine) Original born with drivetrain and build sheets. I know the seller from way back and he has recently been selling off some of his rarer cars (a few 73 SD455s here, a few 1970 Stage 1 4 speed ragtops there, etc - I wish I could say I had a few of something like that!)

Anyway here's the ebay link, it should be fun to watch. Of course you have the usual goobers posting stupid comments already. I kinda wish he would only upload the intelligent questions, but the dumb ones usually are entertaining: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Barracuda-HemiCudaConv-Original-Hemi-Cuda-4spd-Convertible_W0QQitemZ200139541631QQihZ010QQcategor yZ6409QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[agtw31]

wow,2 grand to inspect a car..im going to change my name to govier

[southernfriedcj]

I love the paint but I'd repaint it and ask 2.6MM!

[Belair62]

Worth every penny to Mopar guys or anyone wanting to buy a good Mopar....he knows an awful lot about those cars and his paper is practically required.

[njsteve]

You could spend about $75,000 to get it to original 1000 point perfect and then get well over 2 mill for the car since it is THE best color for a Hemicuda and it is a four speed car with paperwork. It all depends if you want a time capsule Day 2 car or an original "as produced" car. I'd paint it back to purple... and the keep it.

[Mr70]

Where are they holding the Mopar Natls. at this year?

[njsteve]

I think it's in Columbus, Ohio???

[COPO CARTEL]

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I think it's in Columbus, Ohio???

[/ QUOTE ] Yes it is about 15 minutes from my house it actually is in a small town called Hebron Ohio. I will be there with my 70 Hemi Cuda 4 spd. FE 5 Red. Doug

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Is it close to Buckeye Ocean???

[Astock]

Yes. National Trails Raceway.I-70 to (RT37) exit, sign will read Granville/Lancaster...I thought I noticed a couple Mopars driving by work today.

[Casey Marks]

Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

[quick-bowtie]

Galen losing pizzaz?? I dont know about that I was on a 2 month waiting list to get my Hemi car inspected and then they said it would take another 3 months to get the paper work back.. Personally I wouldnt be attending all the shows either if I could make money like he does going around and inspecting cars and getting $75hr for talking on the phone. Pretty sure he is still in demand.

[mockingbird812]

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Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

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This is not true. "Galen's name" has gained fervor if anything. This former Marine is an incredible fountain of knowledge and is plugged into so many aspects of all things MoPar including Chrysler HQ. The concern some have with his business is that there is only one Galen and way too many requests for him to be in multiple places at once. To clone himself (train another person/s) would most likely dilute the process as there are so many nuances and permutations to authenticating some MoPars. Keep in mind that Galen "does it all" across so many years and models. With many old Dodges and Plymouths bringing incredible prices the scrutiny of his work is always under the microscope. Not everyone is a big fan of Galen in the MoPar world and I suspect his extremely high demand is a function of that. Paperwork turnaround after the inspection is slow and Diane (she's a sweetheart) could use some more help in the office. Still I have found him to be a very personable, knowlegeable, and passionate car guy.

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[PeteLeathersac]

I've dealt w/ Galen a few times over the past 20 years or so and always considered him a straight up guy...although not inexpensive, always worth the dough spent!.

I wasn't initially enthused w/ his 'GTS' repop tag business but considering the way things have gone in the Chevy world can more appreciate how since we can't stop these from appearing anyway, it may be better that the source for these is also documenting them as such in his database...that information is then held hostage unless you buck up though?.

GTS Link - http://www.gvgovier.com/


While on the subject, Marti offers a similar repop tag service for Fords too..

Marti Link - http://www.martiauto.com/

~ Pete
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[COPO CARTEL]

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Is it close to Buckeye Ocean???

[/ QUOTE ] Marlin 10 minutes away Doug

[Johnny Horsepower]

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Galen's name has lost some of it's "pizzaz" in the last couple of years in the Mopar World. Try to look him up at a national event .... ya ain't gonna find 'em ........ interesting.

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This is not true. "Galen's name" has gained fervor if anything. This former Marine is an incredible fountain of knowledge and is plugged into so many aspects of all things MoPar including Chrysler HQ. The concern some have with his business is that there is only one Galen and way too many requests for him to be in multiple places at once. To clone himself (train another person/s) would most likely dilute the process as there are so many nuances and permutations to authenticating some MoPars. Keep in mind that Galen "does it all" across so many years and models. With many old Dodges and Plymouths bringing incredible prices the scrutiny of his work is always under the microscope. Not everyone is a big fan of Galen in the MoPar world and I suspect his extremely high demand is a function of that. Paperwork turnaround after the inspection is slow and Diane (she's a sweetheart) could use some more help in the office. Still I have found him to be a very personable, knowlegeable, and passionate car guy.

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Agreed.
He's been involved with all my mopars.

John

[sixbrl440]

A lot of Galen's issues can be reasoned by reading this thread, from MOPARTS.

'Splains everything - for those interested...

MOPARTS thread concerning GG (http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3701069&an=0&page=0#Post 3701069)

[427TJ]

Could it be that guys who don't like him most likely have cars with questionable pedigree and guys who like him probably have solid pedigree cars?

Probably the same situation with the possibility of someday being able to document Chevys the way GG documents Mopars. The fakers are up-in-arms and the honest guys are fine with it. JMO.

[njsteve]

BTW, despite the a-hole that hit the buy-it-now button and shutdown the auction earlier in the week, the car did sell to someone off ebay a day or two ago. Check out the button presser's previous feedback -he paid $4 for a Macy's coupon. Hey big spender...http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

As quoted from the 2nd "question" from the auction...

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Are you dumb a** or what!!!!! This car IS NOT EVEN WORTH $20,000 dollars!!! The car is not original in form!!! Some hillbilly painted every part with a rattle can!! There is rust on the undercarriage. Man you are a used car sales n from hillbilly central! Have a nice day....dumb a**

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Almost impossible NOT to draw the comparison;

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/j/images/joe-dirt-4.jpg

[bilede]

Quote{Check out the button presser's previous feedback -he paid $4 for a Macy's coupon. Hey big spender...}

maybe it was $4 for a 15% off coupon and he used it to buy a nice $30k watch. haha.

[x Baldwin Motion]

a classic day three or four painted car that should be kept as is, the entire ad was worth the read. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif