Mystery Machine Sells For Shockingly Little
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Many people mistakenly believe to collect cars you have to be a millionaire, but the auction of a Mystery Machine 1964 Chevy G10 Panel Van clearly shows that's not true. Sure, it's not a Gullwing Mercedes 300 SL or a split-window 1963 Corvette, but we think the tribute vehicle is fun enough to get someone into the hobby, if it's their thing.Plenty of people have fond memories of watching Scooby-Doo as a kid, so this Mystery Machine would call out to them. While we have seen better tributes to the cartoon vehicle, this one is still well-done and readily recognizable.
Yet it only pulled in a top bid of $25,000 on Bring A Trailer. While that's not a pittance, compared to what a lot of classic vehicles auction for these days, it's a relative deal, all things considered. Owning this, you could not only take it to car shows and receive some admiration but also use it for other events.
After all, this is the type of ride you don't have to be a gearhead to appreciate. For many, it will bring out their inner child.
Sweetening the deal further was the inclusion of Scooby-Doo memorabilia one could show off in the back of the van, including a large stuffed Scooby himself.
While the exterior has a wrap to make it look like the famous van used by teenage mystery solvers, the interior is also done up to look somewhat like its animated inspiration. All the steel has been painted the same blue as the wrap, plus the upholstery is matching blue vinyl with diamond quilted inserts.
In other words, this is a buttoned-up, well-done Mystery Machine tribute any fan of the Scooby-Doo cartoon series could appreciate. Yet it didn't even crack $30,000. If you look at the bid history, two people drove the price up from the mid-teens to $25,000 during the final minutes of the auction.
Congratulations to the new owner, whom many believe snagged an incredible deal.
See this van's lot listing here.
Images via Bring A Trailer
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