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Sat, 04 February 2012 15:20  |
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In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the other day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola themed GMC Motorhomes. It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las Vegas)
With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a Coca Cola GMC MH should sell for in 2912 ?
Are these called gad-a-bout ?
DAVE KING(just curious)
DAVE KING
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159294 is a reply to message #159293] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 15:28  |
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That same owner of the Coca Cola GMC Motorhome is now asking $35K on line
and using the Pawn Stars clip as a promotional tool.
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM, Dave King <kingd@sympatico.ca> wrote:
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> In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the
> other day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola themed GMC
> Motorhomes. It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
> The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las
> Vegas)
> With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a Coca Cola
> GMC MH should sell for in 2912 ?
> Are these called gad-a-bout ?
>
> DAVE KING(just curious)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159296 is a reply to message #159293] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 15:40 |
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I have no way of even guessing what a vehicle will sell for 900 years from
now. However, if the economy would get going then the person selling the
vehicle might get $35K US in 2015.
The Coke Gadabout (one of the prizes given away) fits into the category of
collectable ONLY if a collector appreciated the fact that it was a GMC and
also enjoyed owning a motorhome in need or maintenance. It will need
maintenance.
I've seen some that appeared to be in good shape go for less than $23K and
some as low as $15K.
I like to tell that I was in one of the five specially-painted coaches in
June of 1978 while it was parked at a Little League park. Four partners had
purchased it from the street person that won it. He submitted over 120
entries with the liner from the bottle cap. They bought it from him for the
value of the taxes plus a little more. That means they got it for way less
than street value.
The coach was later sold to the family owning the franchise in several
Kentucky cities. It sat in a museum until a dozen or so years ago when the
new owners of the franchises wanted neither the coach nor the contents of
the Coke memorabilia museum. All the holdings were sold at auction.
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Dave King wrote:
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> In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the other
> day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola themed GMC Motorhomes.
> It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
> The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las Vegas)
> With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a Coca Cola GMC
> MH should sell for in 2912 ?
> Are these called gad-a-bout ?
>
> DAVE KING(just curious)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159310 is a reply to message #159307] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 17:43 |
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What? Rob not doing his research? I'm amazed and in shock.
Rob, there were five original Gadabouts given away in 1977. Coca Cola had 22
other units (pre-Gadabout) for use by a variety of bottlers. Then, someone
got the idea of getting rich off of the Gadabout concept and the mother
company tried selling 1978 models. Bill may know how successful (or
unsuccessful) that venture was but, if I recall correctly, there were no
more than five bought by the various franchisees.
http://www.bdub.net/publications/Coke/Coke1.htm
Cheers to the USAussie.
Byron
Rob Mueller wrote:
> Dave,
>
> IIRC there were two different types of Coca Cola Gad-A-Bouts. I've Cc'd the
> official GMC historian, Bill Bryant, on this so he can
> let us know if I'm nuts or not!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave King
>
> In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the other
> day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola
> themed GMC Motorhomes. It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
> The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las Vegas)
> With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a Coca Cola GMC
> MH should sell for in 2912 ?
> Are these called gad-a-bout ?
>
> DAVE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159311 is a reply to message #159307] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 17:48 |
Dave Mumert
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Hi Rob
There were a number of Gadabouts made available to Coke bottlers in 1977. I
have seen at least two of them. You can tell the '77 by the fridge vent
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=18442&cat=4585
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=40390&title=gadabout-f
lyer1&cat=3147
http://paishaey.notlong.com
I believe the prize winners got '78s.
Ebay item 250978286329 is a '78 (Dual fridge louvers instead of a removable
panel)
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-
> bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:30 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Cc: Bill Bryant
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices
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> Dave,
>
> IIRC there were two different types of Coca Cola Gad-A-Bouts. I've Cc'd
the
> official GMC historian, Bill Bryant, on this so he can let us know if I'm
nuts or
> not!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave King
>
> In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the
> other day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola themed GMC
> Motorhomes. It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
> The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las
> Vegas) With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a
Coca
> Cola GMC MH should sell for in 2912 ?
> Are these called gad-a-bout ?
>
> DAVE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159314 is a reply to message #159296] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 17:53 |
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| Byron Songer wrote on Sat, 04 February 2012 13:40 |
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The Coke Gadabout (one of the prizes given away) fits into the category of
collectable ONLY if a collector appreciated the fact that it was a GMC and
also enjoyed owning a motorhome in need or maintenance. It will need
maintenance.
I've seen some that appeared to be in good shape go for less than $23K and
some as low as $15K. ...
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Normally a "collectible" has more value if unused and unchanged.
This coach was neither.
If someone was pricing the coach as a collectible the repaint would have DECREASED it's value, even if it looked "better" than the original design. The interior had "Coke stuff" added to it. While interesting, did not add "collectible" value.
If someone was pricing the coach as a GMC motor home, the repaint and being "in use" should have INCREASED it's value.
Value is in the eye of the beholder.
I do not think the coach was worth what was OFFERED by the pawn shop... at least in the recent economy.
But to the right buyer....
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How long do you think the seller will have to wait for the right buyer?
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159316 is a reply to message #159310] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 17:58 |
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Byron,
Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa!
I read the article and note I'm not loosing my marbles, YET!
I reckon if you had one of the ORIGINAL Gad About Coke GMC it might be worth the $35 grand to a passionate Coke collector. The later
replica's IMHO ain't worth a zack! - Your second Aussie slang less for the day!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Byron Songer
What? Rob not doing his research? I'm amazed and in shock.
Rob, there were five original Gadabouts given away in 1977. Coca Cola had 22
other units (pre-Gadabout) for use by a variety of bottlers. Then, someone
got the idea of getting rich off of the Gadabout concept and the mother
company tried selling 1978 models. Bill may know how successful (or
unsuccessful) that venture was but, if I recall correctly, there were no
more than five bought by the various franchisees.
http://www.bdub.net/publications/Coke/Coke1.htm
Cheers to the USAussie.
Byron
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159322 is a reply to message #159316] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 18:47 |
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You larn new stuff everday if you pay tension.
Byron
Rob Mueller wrote:
> Byron,
>
> Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa!
>
> I read the article and note I'm not loosing my marbles, YET!
>
> I reckon if you had one of the ORIGINAL Gad About Coke GMC it might be worth
> the $35 grand to a passionate Coke collector. The later
> replica's IMHO ain't worth a zack! - Your second Aussie slang less for the
> day!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Byron Songer
>
> What? Rob not doing his research? I'm amazed and in shock.
>
> Rob, there were five original Gadabouts given away in 1977. Coca Cola had 22
> other units (pre-Gadabout) for use by a variety of bottlers. Then, someone
> got the idea of getting rich off of the Gadabout concept and the mother
> company tried selling 1978 models. Bill may know how successful (or
> unsuccessful) that venture was but, if I recall correctly, there were no
> more than five bought by the various franchisees.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/publications/Coke/Coke1.htm
>
> Cheers to the USAussie.
>
> Byron
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159349 is a reply to message #159311] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 20:58 |
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Looks like a lot of the Coke/GMC questions have been answered, check the links for more details.
The records identify a total of 55 Cokes as being built. We do NOT know the actual build breakdown for the 55 Cokes for GADABOUTS vs standard Cokes. We do know that 5 GADABOUTS were given to prize winners. In addition 4-5 others were made for Bottelers/Distributors business use. They were GMC Motorhomes, not Transmodes although the GADABOUTS received additional upfitting at LRP in Wisconsin for the unique items added to it.
As to price or collectability of a GADABOUT. If changed or restored to a standard other than "as it came from the factory" it is just another GMC, no additional value for non original "GADABOUT trim".
Value for a collectable is all about condition, condition, condition. My take on Jerry Ws GADABOUT (the one on Pawn Stars) there are too many changes from original, paint is way different, the "Coke vending" refrigerator is missing, the many trinkets inside have nothing to do with the original GADABOUT, etc.
And last but not least, a collectable is only worth $35k if a buyer is willing to pay $35k.
Now, why is it that no one asks about the Pepsi GMC that was given away:^)
Bill
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159351 is a reply to message #159310] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 20:56 |
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I've tracked down 10 in all, including one that was abandoned on the
streets of New Orleans about 10 years ago and ended up in Mt
Trashmore, as we call it in Florida.
The GadAbouts were more elaboratley decorated and quite distinctive
while the Coca Colas (there are 25 in the Registry) were simply white
with a red stripe.
On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Byron Songer
<bsonger@songerconsulting.net> wrote:
> What? Rob not doing his research? I'm amazed and in shock.
>
> Rob, there were five original Gadabouts given away in 1977. Coca Cola had 22
> other units (pre-Gadabout) for use by a variety of bottlers. Then, someone
> got the idea of getting rich off of the Gadabout concept and the mother
> company tried selling 1978 models. Bill may know how successful (or
> unsuccessful) that venture was but, if I recall correctly, there were no
> more than five bought by the various franchisees.
>
> http://www.bdub.net/publications/Coke/Coke1.htm
>
> Cheers to the USAussie.
>
> Byron
>
>
> Rob Mueller wrote:
>
>> Dave,
>>
>> IIRC there were two different types of Coca Cola Gad-A-Bouts. I've Cc'd the
>> official GMC historian, Bill Bryant, on this so he can
>> let us know if I'm nuts or not!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob M.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dave King
>>
>> In Toronto we get a TV show called Pawn Stars. On a re-run episode the other
>> day, someone wanted to sell one of the 5(?) Coca Cola
>> themed GMC Motorhomes. It looked nice and was supposed to be all original.
>> The owner turned down I believe $35 K U.S.$ ( the show is filmed in Las Vegas)
>> With out starting a "price debate" what would you all suggest a Coca Cola GMC
>> MH should sell for in 2912 ?
>> Are these called gad-a-bout ?
>>
>> DAVE
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159370 is a reply to message #159322] |
Sat, 04 February 2012 23:19 |
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Now wasn't there two models??
Wasn/t the model that GM sold the white one with the red stripe?? Called the Gadabout.
The Red coke GMC was the coke model but I don't think it was called a Gadabout. Not too many of the red ones made if I remember right.
I saw the one that was offered to the pawn shop. It was not original but it did look like it was cared for well.
If I was him I'd go talk to the pawn shop again. He may get the 35k yet....
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159520 is a reply to message #159349] |
Mon, 06 February 2012 17:04 |
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From: Bill Bryant <bryant374@earthlink.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2012 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices
Looks like a lot of the Coke/GMC questions have been answered, check the links for more details.
The records identify a total of 55 Cokes as being built. We do NOT know the actual build breakdown for the 55 Cokes for GADABOUTS vs standard Cokes. We do know that 5 GADABOUTS were given to prize winners. In addition 4-5 others were made for Bottelers/Distributors business use. They were GMC Motorhomes, not Transmodes although the GADABOUTS received additional upfitting at LRP in Wisconsin for the unique items added to it.
As to price or collectability of a GADABOUT. If changed or restored to a standard other than "as it came from the factory" it is just another GMC, no additional value for non original "GADABOUT trim".
Value for a collectable is all about condition, condition, condition. My take on Jerry Ws GADABOUT (the one on Pawn Stars) there are too many changes from original, paint is way different, the "Coke vending" refrigerator is missing, the many trinkets inside have nothing to do with the original GADABOUT, etc.
And last but not least, a collectable is only worth $35k if a buyer is willing to pay $35k.
Now, why is it that no one asks about the Pepsi GMC that was given away:^)
Bill
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| Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices [message #159521 is a reply to message #159349] |
Mon, 06 February 2012 17:08 |
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Ok Bill I'll ask, what about the Pepsi GMC
any pics in ur library.
beebo
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From: Bill Bryant <bryant374@earthlink.net>
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Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2012 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Used GMC Motorhome Prices
Looks like a lot of the Coke/GMC questions have been answered, check the links for more details.
The records identify a total of 55 Cokes as being built. We do NOT know the actual build breakdown for the 55 Cokes for GADABOUTS vs standard Cokes. We do know that 5 GADABOUTS were given to prize winners. In addition 4-5 others were made for Bottelers/Distributors business use. They were GMC Motorhomes, not Transmodes although the GADABOUTS received additional upfitting at LRP in Wisconsin for the unique items added to it.
As to price or collectability of a GADABOUT. If changed or restored to a standard other than "as it came from the factory" it is just another GMC, no additional value for non original "GADABOUT trim".
Value for a collectable is all about condition, condition, condition. My take on Jerry Ws GADABOUT (the one on Pawn Stars) there are too many changes from original, paint is way different, the "Coke vending" refrigerator is missing, the many trinkets inside have nothing to do with the original GADABOUT, etc.
And last but not least, a collectable is only worth $35k if a buyer is willing to pay $35k.
Now, why is it that no one asks about the Pepsi GMC that was given away:^)
Bill
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