What did it go for?
Bob Schoner
Still looking for the perfect GMC
- -----Original Message-----
From: Adohen
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Friday, October 01, 1999 11:17 AM
Subject: GMC: 78 GMC Elaganza II sold at auction for $8,500
>Hi GMCers!
>Went to an auction yesterday. The motorhome was pretty much stock inside.
>Brownish tan corderouy seats, side wet bath, rear seats(bed), dinette,
>sofa(bunk) 78,000, steel wheels, tires bad. Had trumpet air horns. The air
>bags looked very weather worn. The "Frame" looked to be in pretty good
>shape. Stock brakes with some brake lines replaced. The Onan started but
>wouldn't shut off. The AC roof unit had recently been replaced but did not
>work with the Onan running. The inside cupboards showed signs of dampness.
>Interior was clean though. The windows had mini cloth shades with tracks
on
>the sides of windows to keep the blinds close to the wall. The ceiling was
>damp in spots and original. Ragusa front bumper step and door. Front vent
>was a Fan-tastic. The owner drove it to auction but didn't leave the keys,
>so it could not be started to listen to the engine. The bidding quickly
>passed the predetermined amount I was willing to spend. In 2 minutes the
>bidding was done. Maybe the owner bought it back because of the low bids.
I
>drove back home empty handed. Even was caught in a traffic jam caused by a
>small town homecoming parade. The traffic was so slow I took pictures of
>the event. It was a nice way to spend a beautiful fall day, colors and
>sunshine
.
>
>Scott NEHODA'S
>BACK YARD
>
Bob Schoner
Still looking for the perfect GMC
- -----Original Message-----
From: Adohen
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Friday, October 01, 1999 11:17 AM
Subject: GMC: 78 GMC Elaganza II sold at auction for $8,500
>Hi GMCers!
>Went to an auction yesterday. The motorhome was pretty much stock inside.
>Brownish tan corderouy seats, side wet bath, rear seats(bed), dinette,
>sofa(bunk) 78,000, steel wheels, tires bad. Had trumpet air horns. The air
>bags looked very weather worn. The "Frame" looked to be in pretty good
>shape. Stock brakes with some brake lines replaced. The Onan started but
>wouldn't shut off. The AC roof unit had recently been replaced but did not
>work with the Onan running. The inside cupboards showed signs of dampness.
>Interior was clean though. The windows had mini cloth shades with tracks
on
>the sides of windows to keep the blinds close to the wall. The ceiling was
>damp in spots and original. Ragusa front bumper step and door. Front vent
>was a Fan-tastic. The owner drove it to auction but didn't leave the keys,
>so it could not be started to listen to the engine. The bidding quickly
>passed the predetermined amount I was willing to spend. In 2 minutes the
>bidding was done. Maybe the owner bought it back because of the low bids.
I
>drove back home empty handed. Even was caught in a traffic jam caused by a
>small town homecoming parade. The traffic was so slow I took pictures of
>the event. It was a nice way to spend a beautiful fall day, colors and
>sunshine
.>
>Scott NEHODA'S
>BACK YARD
>
