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bitzman Prowler Newbie From:Los Angeles CA USA |
posted 09-22-2011 10:27 AM
    
I have always wondered how low a production number there should be to make a car collectable. For instance in AC Cobras, it's just under 1000 at 998. In gullwing Mercedes it is 1485. In Ferrari Daytonas, around 1125. But in Prowlers isn't it over 14,000? (I got a similar number from the guy that striped the cars, by hand!). So how does that bode for future appreciation? I live in Inland Empire of Calif. , still see Prowlers on used car lots around Ontario, Montclair, etc. In other words, how long before they are considered rare and start to appreciate beyond their initial sales price, considering their numbers? |
Kevin A      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio |
posted 09-22-2011 10:46 AM
I've always wondered the same things and my theory is it will be 20+ years. Kind of like the winged Mopars of the early 1970s. They were common for several years then faded away as they were abused, wrecked, raced, left to rot in barns and fields. Once people started remembering them and wanting them, they started to greatly appreciate. I think they were built in much fewer numbers than the Prowler, but the model is the same. If nostalgia hits with our kids and the want a large number of Prowlers then they will appreciate. If they don't, then they'll stay flat. |
jimsutton        POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 11:25 AM
Only ONE[img] The Suttmobile http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/image_uploads/SSS/suttmobilefrontside.jpg[/img] |
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 11:27 AM
Only problem the Suttmobile picture won't up load ??? |
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 11:36 AM
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 09-22-2011 12:44 PM
To determine a car's rarity, you wouldn't compare production numbers to other rare cars. You need to compare with production numbers of most any other car made. For example, in any given year, you will find that between 20K and 25K corvettes were made. In the 5 years the prowler were made, there was a total of less than 12K made. You can do annual production comparisons in the facts and stats page. Given the numbers, I think most anyone would consider the prowler a rare vehicle. It's definitely a limited production vehicle. |
padroo    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 01:06 PM
It's tough to compare the Prowler to European exotics. These cars are the forbidden fruit of the average working man. I don't know anyone that owns one and never have. I agree with idive about the Corvette, they are common but very nice cars. When was the last time you rode with someone and said "look there goes a 1999 Corvette." I personally have never wanted a Corvette and they have never gotten me excited. The Prowler on the other hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
CJ     POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 09-22-2011 09:02 PM
They built more Corvettes in a year than the entire 5 year build life of Prowler!!  |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-22-2011 09:09 PM
6 billion people on earth. 11000 have prowlers. Rare. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 09:18 PM
The exact number that defines a rare car is 23,872. If they make 23,873 it is no longer rare. I hope that puts your mind to rest about it. No thanks needed, glad to be of help. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 09:47 PM
44,000+ Prowler center caps produced
35,000+ Prowler OEM window regulators produced
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StingRay POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Elk Grove Village, IL, USA |
posted 09-22-2011 11:12 PM
quote: Nooo, but it IS rare if a Prowler OEM window regulator lasts the life of the car!
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reechee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Rafael, CA |
posted 09-23-2011 05:39 PM
Ed, your number is spot on. My favorite rare car would be a Bugatti Royale only six made. Beautiful car. I have been fortunate to see two in person. ------------------ |
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JRL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Devon, Pa. USA |
posted 09-24-2011 02:51 PM
A Pontiac Aztec is rare I think they made only 3500 or so in the last year of production. Do they bring big bucks?.......... hardly! |
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padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-24-2011 05:01 PM
I thought the Cadillac Allanté would be a good collectable car but I see the prices are disappointing. |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2011 07:22 PM
quote: over 115,000 were made and every one was but ugly. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 09-25-2011 10:25 AM
...the production numbers don't tell the whole story ...sometimes cars are rare because no one wanted them when they were new...40 years later, still nobody wants them...low dollars... |
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padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-25-2011 01:42 PM
When I was a kid I knew a guy who collected, restored and sold collectable cars and he had a saying, "when the top goes down, the price goes up". In other words, any convertible is worth more than its hardtop cousin. I am sure there are exceptions. |
Hairarchitect Prowler Junkie From:Aurora Colorado usa |
posted 09-26-2011 10:24 AM
mine is rare ... it has Lime green on it lol |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-26-2011 04:18 PM
I heard there is ONE orange over silver. Probably a reason there is only one of them. lol |
Howard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, CA, USA |
posted 09-26-2011 04:37 PM
quote: Now that is funny. |
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Howard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, CA, USA |
posted 09-26-2011 04:38 PM
quote: But one rare Purple Prowler manual is. |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-26-2011 04:52 PM
There's one super rare red one. It has flames coming out of the control arms. Maybe his calipers are seized! Anyway it's are real creative show stopper, that's for sure  |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 09-26-2011 08:53 PM
quote: Roger, Ed doesn't own that red one any longer. So you are going to have to come up with something else. |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-26-2011 08:59 PM
I didn't say Ed owned it. |
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