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Should I buy this land yacht? Update: Title issues

Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:23 am
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
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Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:23 am
Doesn't run and has some rust spots but the interior is in great shape. He's asking $10K and it would need another $20K in it probably but one of these in great condition can go as high as $80K+
















I could be rolling like Vincent Chase






I don't need another project right now but I have always wanted one. I have to let the guy know in an hour because he has other buyers, which I don't doubt, since these sell fast when they do go on the market at a fair price.



Update:

The last titled owner is long dead and the car has changed hands at least twice with no title. To get a title in LA, I would have to locate the heirs and see if they would be willing to assist in filing for a duplicate title or sign a bill of sale.

That or I have to hook up with a tow yard and go through the abandoned property procedure, which carries some risk.

Seems like too much trouble so I am passing on it unless something changes.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 8:50 am
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
112351 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:24 am to
Yes
Posted by Bawpaw
Member since May 2021
1561 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:28 am to
The Continental buzz has passed. Their electric tops and components are a nightmare.

Also anything with rust is a hard no
Posted by W2NOMO
Member since Jul 2025
1554 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:29 am to
quote:

have to let the guy know in an hour because he has other buyers
found your issue.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
13698 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:29 am to
Looks fun!

Yes!
Posted by TheHarahanian
Actually not Harahan as of 6/2023
Member since May 2017
22979 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:29 am to
Yes you should.

Restore to new condition and use as daily driver.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 7:32 am
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
9609 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:30 am to
best days of a boat owners life are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
179274 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:31 am to
quote:

The Continental buzz has passed.



IDC about the buzz. I wanted one before they became in demand a decade ago. Just never got around to getting one then they shot up to crazy prices.

quote:

Also anything with rust is a hard no


I can fix a little rust. I have issues with where this rust is. It's the bottom of the doors and one fender is pretty bad and not sure if it can be saved. A fender is hard to find and about $1300 - $2K if you do find one.
Posted by Traveler
I'm not late-I'm early for tomorrow
Member since Sep 2003
26138 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:32 am to
Doesn’t run, hmm. All the electrical components work, top, windows, hvac, seats? Offer him eight and see how that goes.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 7:34 am
Posted by SATNIGHTS
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:33 am to
I think 10k is a bargain.
Posted by Mstate
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2009
10404 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:33 am to
Yes
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
179274 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:34 am to
quote:

found your issue.





I spoke to him last night on the phone. He posted in on some Facebook groups and has people from out of town wanting to drive in, but he's in Lake Charles so he said he would give me first priority because we have mutual connections. These cars still sell fast. I have been trying to make up my mind.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
179274 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:35 am to
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Offer him eight and see how that goes.


He can get the full $10K. He is actually underpriced because he set a need cash now price. It will be sold by Monday at $10K I am sure of it.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
179274 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:35 am to
quote:

I think 10k is a bargain.



I do too. Even if I change my mind later that's a I can always get my money back price.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
135772 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:36 am to
Yes, for sure.
Posted by BestBanker
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:36 am to


Posted by LSUBFA83
Member since May 2012
4059 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:36 am to
quote:

. I have been trying to make up my mind.


You know you want it - just go get it!
Posted by N2cars
Close by
Member since Feb 2008
37890 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:36 am to
He's on the money.

20K likely won't get it done, but it's all there.
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
179274 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:38 am to
quote:

20K likely won't get it done



My uncle owns a paint and body shop that my grandpa started. I worked there in college. I can do a lot.

I am no mechanic, though.
Posted by Traveler
I'm not late-I'm early for tomorrow
Member since Sep 2003
26138 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:39 am to
And he just might. Engine not running is a big sticking point. That could be something simple or could blow a budget wide open.
I would definitely make a trip over today and it first hand.
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