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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
I want to see this "magical rare only two made" crap.

I don't believe any manufacturer would really make "only two" of anything.
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Okay, so 2 of 706 convertibles had the Formula WS6 package, (that already came on 221 other cars).

Now show me where they set up for a totally different scheme on 2 cars, that wasn't available on any other models.

We are talkin' assembly lines. Where interruptions for set-ups cost moola.


Not that any of this is really relevant, since I am simply curios as to what this "magical" paint set looks like. I'm already aware that it adds no value to the bike.
No, it's hard to see what you don't want to see:

1998
Firebird Convertibles 704 (V6)
Formula Convertible not available (Corvette V8)
Formula WS6 Convertible 2 (Corvette V8 with Ram Air and Suspension package)
Trans Am Convertible 1,074 (Corvette V8)
Trans Am WS6 Convertible 339 (Corvette V8 with Ram Air and Suspension package)

I see his one of two paint set as a added value to a buyer that can appreciate it instead of sh--ing on it. Supply & demand 1 of 2.

I believe his paint set would look like the previous photo that I posted, with the colors flipped on the fenders like Harley Davidson has been doing between different models for quite awhile.



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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6 Formula
I see his one of two paint set as a added value to a buyer that can appreciate it...
Think to me that is the best thing to remember in all this; it could be of value to someone who both appreciates it and would be willing to pay for it if offered for sale.
 
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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I believe his paint set would look like the previous photo that I posted, with the colors flipped on the fenders like Harley Davidson has been doing between different models for quite awhile.
That picture you showed was not a 1990 color and I would like you to show me a 1990 yellow bike that has his colors.

It is possible that they had that color available on other models, and only made 2 in his model. (As with your car example). But I can't find one on the internet.

Google can't find me one yellow 1990 Harley, that wasn't painted by the owner.

Think to me that is the best thing to remember in all this; it could be of value to someone who both appreciates it and would be willing to pay for it if offered for sale.
Not so easy to find "that guy" when you are trying to sell.

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I see his one of two paint set as a added value to a buyer that can appreciate it...
If a guys budget has him shopping for a bike that old, he ain't gonna have money for the premium paintset.
The last owner had to give it away with the bike.
 
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Sorry, but I truly think this is the dumbest thread I've ever seen here. Big friggin' deal, it's a friggin' motorcycle, it's not a Rembrandt.

Ride it for Christsake! Or don't ride it. If it's so fricking valuable, insure it for $1.5 Million and put it in a museum. Is this your life savings? I can't imagine worrying so much about something so meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
 
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
That picture you showed was not a 1990 color and I would like you to show me a 1990 yellow bike that has his colors.

It is possible that they had that color available on other models, and only made 2 in his model. (As with your car example). But I can't find one on the internet.

Google can't find me one yellow 1990 Harley, that wasn't painted by the owner.


Not so easy to find "that guy" when you are trying to sell.



If a guys budget has him shopping for a bike that old, he ain't gonna have money for the premium paintset.
The last owner had to give it away with the bike.

Apparently you didn't click on the link for that bike I posted previously, here it is copied and pasted with the link below.

"If a guys budget has him shopping for a bike that old"......How about looking at this without a narrow minded point of view. A collector with deep pockets could be looking for a unique bike, or it could be someones dream bike that couldn't afford it when it was new and now has the funds.



1990 FLST Heritage Softail

http://www.chopperexchange.com/1990-..._Softail-61614















Harley-DavidsonŽ FLST Details

Color: Yellow/White/Black

Condition: Used

Mileage: 9900

Price: $12,999

Stock #: 1HD1BJL16LY014000

Description

YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 1990 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL HERITAGE MOTORCYCLE.THIS BIKE HAS A CHIFFON YELLOW AND CLASSIC WHITE TWO TONE FACTORY ORIGINAL PAINT SET THAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A BLACK LEATHER TWO UP SADDLE.THIS BIKE IS POWERED BY A 1340 CC HARLEY DAVIDSON V TWIN ENGINE MATED TO A SMOOTH SHIFTING 5 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX.THIS BIKE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD IT SERVICED METICULOUSLY.THIS BIKE HAS NEW TIRES NEW BRAKES AND IS IN FINE WORKING ORDER.THIS BIKE IS LOADED WITH MAY FEATURES SUCH AS WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES,CHROME LATE MODEL WIRE WHEELS,2 UP LEATHER SEAT,TWO TONE PAINT,CHROME DASH BOARD,CHROME OIL TANK,CHROME IGNITION COVER,CHROME DRIVE BELT GUARD AND MUCH MUCH MORE. THIS BIKE IS TURN KEY AND READY TO GO. WE ARE OFFERING THIS BIKE FOR JUST $12,999 OBO



I don't think there's anything else I can add on this subject other then; Two Bears, congratulations on finding a rare and unique bike, & this thread reminds of the two below movies:


At 4:05 minutes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvwZPZw3FkE

At 4:20 minutes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIjGUV1nmFw
 
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Interesting enough that no one here (the largest HD group on the internet by most counts) has offered anything yet !

Face it, the economy sucks. No one is looking for an investment in semi-precious gems. Personally, I don't think it adds more than maybe $500 to the going price.
 
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Interesting enough that no one here (the largest HD group on the internet by most counts) has offered anything yet !

Face it, the economy sucks. No one is looking for an investment in semi-precious gems. Personally, I don't think it adds more than maybe $500 to the going price.

Hard to say without a picture. I suppose having an extra set of bare sheet metal ought to be worth something on ebay.
 
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WS6...I look at that 90 yellow softail and am trying to figure how it is worth the 13K in money,,,but that's just me obviously
 
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I paid $5500 a year or so ago for that '98 Fatboy in my sig pic- (since sold it but it was fun to mess around with)
 
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by panz4ever
WS6...I look at that 90 yellow softail and am trying to figure how it is worth the 13K in money,,,but that's just me obviously
What do you think about this 2006 Deluxe, it's just a little over $31,000? https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...eferrerid=9012





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