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Post by 62forester on Apr 18, 2017 18:24:21 GMT -8
So besides the one on Facebook, has anyone ever seen a 1953 Viking trailer? Or does anyone have one? I found one in rough shape, that can be used for a template to rebuild from the frame up. But what would it be worth, realistically. Only one I found is 25,000. Any insight on this would be great. Oh, and I might get it for free, not counting transport.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 18, 2017 18:40:41 GMT -8
Hmm. Hamlet's lady person is a 1953 Viking. Well, my parents were both Norskies. I've had a partial rebuild over the past few years, but I don't think it'd help a lot for your trailer rebuild. Good luck! Oh, and pictures, even of one in rough shape would be fun for this Viking.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 18, 2017 19:02:11 GMT -8
Free is good. I like that price.
I guess to me, I could never put a value on My trailer so I just do not know how much it would be worth on the market. Whatever price it might bring, it would be worth a whole lot more to Me just to keep and enjoy it.
if Vikings { Not Norsemen LOL } are that rare then I`d suspect that it would be worth a whole lot more than My Home made camper.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 18, 2017 19:06:10 GMT -8
Free IS good, but it can wind up costing an awful lot of money! ;-)
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Post by 62forester on Apr 18, 2017 19:10:18 GMT -8
I'm kinda thinking if it can be rebuilt for 4-5 k and is worth 10-15k, it might be worth the investment.
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Post by nccamper on Apr 19, 2017 7:20:05 GMT -8
I'm kinda thinking if it can be rebuilt for 4-5 k and is worth 10-15k, it might be worth the investment. As a rule, I think $10K is possible and $15K+ reserved for show quality restorations. |
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Post by handkey on Apr 19, 2017 17:42:26 GMT -8
So besides the one on Facebook, has anyone ever seen a 1953 Viking trailer? Or does anyone have one? I found one in rough shape, that can be used for a template to rebuild from the frame up. But what would it be worth, realistically. Only one I found is 25,000. Any insight on this would be great. Oh, and I might get it for free, not counting transport. The 25K unit is in my backyard in MN. it is a Jerry Hienz built trailer out of FL. and has languished on CL in Minnesota for about a year. The interior looks great but I would want fresh skin for 25K . I hope this is not a VTT members trailer! I trying to be nice.  IMG_7390 by Campurist, on Flickr  IMG_7391 by Campurist, on Flickr  IMG_7392 by Campurist, on Flickr  IMG_7394 by Campurist, on Flickr I would want new skin for 25K IMHO for this particular trailer 18K might be the top end . |
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Post by vikx on Apr 19, 2017 20:50:02 GMT -8
Sale prices mean what the trailer SOLD for. Asking prices are not indicative of worth... I think a full rebuild (very nice quality but not show quality) might bring 10K if a person is lucky.
Also, take into consideration what people are looking for. If it's a canned ham and little, they want cute, real wood and sound for less than 10K.
When a trailer goes higher than that, most people will pay to get a nice Spartan, a Boles Aero, a vintage 'Stream, etc. Some of the higher end trailers back in the day are sought after and do bring the money. 40s trailers are also popular.
In other words, a trailer that is bigger, average age (say early 60s) and not pristine is going to go for less than a cute ham or an in charge Spartan. Make sense?
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