The mother of all solstice are collectible news articles. Hello kelley blue book facebook fans are about to lose my voice, but before we do that, i should point out hollywood on a staggeringly beautiful day, so, if youre not a beautiful part of country, i apologize and were gonna talk about cars were gonna talk about kelley blue book best buys to help us to guys. Jerry seinfelds porsches peak auction business insider. In cubas sea of classic cars, the truly valuable are elusive. Since 1926, kelley blue book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry. Phil skinner phil skinner is the collector car market editor of the kelly blue book. Join facebook to connect with phil skinner and others you may know. While vintage pickup trucks have recently been gaining in value, the prices realized on many of these carryalls and similar vehicle have been strong for the past. Phil is one of the worlds leading authorities in estimating vehicle as well as motorcycle values and the auction business. Phil skinner, collector car market editor for kelley blue book and past president of the edsel owners club, takes a different view. Hes the sort who would rather spend time snooping around at auction yards and surfing ebay motors than sipping pina. The mercedes 300 sl is hotter than ever on the vintage. Cubas classic cars are not very valuable business insider. Kelley blue book celebrates 50th anniversary of the edsel.
The list was compiled by phil skinner, collector car market editor at kelley blue book. Thats one of the reasons the muscle cars went away because the cost to insure them was so high, skinner says. Hes the sort who would rather spend time snooping around at auction. Garage style magazine, classic motorsports magazine, jmpr public relations.
This forum is for discussions of all topics relating to the 1964, 1965 and 1966 thunderbirds. In addition to his work at kbb, phil does freelance work for private collectors and auction companies. Many of these sales are between private individuals, so kelley has no way of knowing actual selling prices. The kelley blue book price advisor shows you what you should pay for. A loser on eday, but a winner today the new york times. Kelley blue book values blue book values kbb vs nadaguides. Phil skinner collector car market editor at kelley blue book orange county, california area automotive.
Its name is synonymous with all things shoddy, but edsel lives on 50 years after the first leaky, overpriced model rolled off the assembly line on sept. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. Trump administration considering sending checks directly to americans to bolster economy amid coronavirus. This is a great book for finding prices of cars for anywone in the market and. Squarebird line production information squarebirds. In this case, kelley blue book applies its 75 years of car appraisal experience to determine prices. The original mercedesbenz 300 sl gullwing is the most collectible mercedes on the market today. Dec 26, 2014 in cubas sea of classic cars, the truly valuable are elusive. If youve been around the southern california classic car scene for a while, you may have run across a 1955 thunderbird with the license plate 001 brd.
It isnt unusual to see suburbans from the early 1950s fetching as much if not more than the brandnew models, said phil skinner, collector car market editor for kelley blue book. Its owning something no one else has, said phil skinner, collector car market editor for kelley blue book, and when you pull up next to a ferrari, people will look at your edsel rather than that ferrari. Aug 29, 2007 for years, the edsel was the brunt of cheap jokes on television, in the magazines and even as part of some offcolor jokes. Kelley blue book doesnt provide a similar value for used cars, because there is no practical way to track used car sales. Some cars from cuba might have value as novelties but for serious collectors the novelty will soon wear off, said phil skinner, a collectibles editor with kelley blue book, which lists new and. The mercedes 300 sl is hotter than ever on the vintage market. Similar to nadaguides, values published by kelley blue book rely on a constant flow of pricing information from various industry sources. Theyll be lucky to ever see one or two of these cars. You might say we literally wrote the book on car values. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Januaryjune 1994 covers 19791993 cars kelley blue book on.
Manufacturers, wholesale auctions, franchised and independent dealers, rental companies and financial institutions are among the data sources used to calculate new and used vehicle prices. The mercedesbenz 300sl is the hottest thing on the vintage. May 10, 20 learn more about phil skinner, kelley blue book co. Phil skinner collector car market editor kelley blue book so there you have phil s comments. This is an interesting car, the 1960 edsel went into production in early september 1959, went on sale october 15, and was discontinued on november 19, 1959. Plus, the fact the car is so rare could actually work against it, said phil skinner, collector car editor for kelley blue book. Of the top 10, four are convertibles with big racetuned engines. Despite vw scandal, vintage diesel cars still have cachet. Phil skinner collector car market editor kelley blue book. First tbird drives into sunset updated january 20, 2009 7. For more information on collector car values, call 1.
Phil skinner collector car market editor kelley blue. Skinner, who covers auctions for many publications, including kelley blue book, noted the success of the august monterey, california, auctions, and the sale of kruse auction park to rm auctions. Phil skinner, the editor of kelley blue book s official guide for early model cars, has an insider s view of auctions and rare collector finds. Phil skinner business profile scott robinson honda. A generations trash, another eras treasure chicago tribune. Phil skinner, collector car market editor for kbb, told usa today that prices have risen.
Take a moment and drive an old car to realize what they were like when cars were simple. Its the most collectible postwar mercedes hands down, said phil skinner, the collector car market editor for kelley blue book. Jan 20, 2009 first tbird drives into sunset updated january 20, 2009 7. Classic car hobby 2011 state of the collector car hobby. What is also interesting is that while overdrive wasnt listed for the 1960 edsel, in the shop manual an entire chapter is dedicated to it servicing and maintenance. Aug 21, 2009 what is also interesting is that while overdrive wasnt listed for the 1960 edsel, in the shop manual an entire chapter is dedicated to it servicing and maintenance. A list of the fastestrising muscle cars in terms of auction values includes many cars that are rare and valuable today because, when they were new, nobody wanted them. Old chevrolet camaros and plymouth hemi cudas are collectible today because kids grew up watching them tear around town. The edsel is one of the most economical collector cars you. This award recognizes subaru and lexus for achievements in producing new vehicles with low ownership costs and best value over the course of five years. Favorite book restoration road by mitch kruse parting words of advice. But the early soft top versions today can translate into a wow. You cannot kill them, phil skinner, kelley blue book s collector car market editor, told bloomberg. Dec 17, 2015 the mercedes 300 sl is hotter than ever on the vintage market.
Kelley blue book photo may differ from the specific car named. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online white pages phone book and directory. You cannot kill them, phil skinner, kelley blue book s collector car market editor, said recently. The vintage mercedesbenz station wagon, a car that never. The original list was made for by phil skinner collector car market editor at kelley blue book, but we edited and rearranged the top 10 by the value change in percent factor. According to kelley blue book, early1990s econoboxes such as ford. Why you should invest in a 60sera porsche 911 targa.
Viewing a thread looking for info on a white 300 f conv. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car. Phil skinner, editor of kelley blue book s early model values guide, agrees. May 02, 2009 then check the first digit of the vin code. While the mini coupes have become quite popular, the clubman still hasnt been discovered by that many in the mini crowd, skinner says. Oct 16, 2015 why you should invest in a 60sera porsche 911 targa, right now. Join us for our 2nd of 5 lectures highlighting the american automobile evolution. The 2018 chevrolet traverse is allnew this year, sharing only its name with its predecessor. Hes the sort who would rather spend time snooping around at. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. In the future, the mini cooper will be well remembered, but the clubman might not retain. This midsize suv boasts a longer wheelbase, more rearseat room, better cargo space, choice of an. Learn more about phil skinner, kelley blue book co. View the profiles of professionals named phil skinner on linkedin.
Some cars from cuba might have value as novelties but for serious collectors the novelty will soon wear off, said phil skinner, a collectibles editor with kelley blue book. Kelley blue book produces the biannual official guide for early model cars, which includes the values of collector vehicles from 1946 to 1987. View the profiles of professionals named phillip skinner on linkedin. When you do a history, dont forget to include all of the information from the data plate. Congratulations to hyundai and acura for winning kelley blue book s 5year cost to own best brand awards.
New york sometimes its a turkey that lays the golden egg. Phil skinner, editor of kelley blue book s early model values guide and a classic car expert, identifies a category on the rise. The original skinners listing is shown in brackets. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. Nerdy old econocars suddenly worth thousands us news cars.
Featuring phil skinner, collector car market editor of kelley blue book and jim crabtree, automotive historian. Rolls royce offered with carmuseum mansion orange county. Phil skinner, the editor of the kelly blue book classic guide, would take issue with mr. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. Phil skinner, editor of kelley blue books early model values guide, agrees.
Its the most collectible postwar mercedes hands down, said phil skinner, the collector car market editor for kelley blue. Why you should invest in a 60sera porsche 911 targa, right now. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Famous car flops commanding high prices new york daily news. Oct 14, 2007 phil skinner, collector car market editor for kelley blue book and past president of the edsel owners club, takes a different view. Dec 17, 2015 its the most collectible postwar mercedes hands down, said phil skinner, the collector car market editor for kelley blue book. If you want to get the ultimate mercedes, the 300 sl is the pinnacle.
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