1978 Dodge Diplomat

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  1. Mopar wagon Luvr

    Mopar wagon Luvr Well-Known Member

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    78 Diplomat

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    This car got bid-up to reserve, THEN all 3 top bidders Retracted their
    bids! And now back to reserve not met ??? Fishy or.... Weird ........
    I mean 3 different bidders retracting all at once???????
    Any ideas......................
     
    Mopar wagon Luvr, Sep 22, 2013
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  2. BPinsent

    BPinsent Well-Known Member

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    Someone was fishing to see what the reserve was, found out then dropped out. As for the other two who knows maybe they were just bidding each other up to drop it on the other guy. I think the car is well worth the reserve.
     
    BPinsent, Sep 22, 2013
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  3. Krash Kadillak

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    Auction's over. bid up to $12,600 - Reserve Not Met. No sale.
    So what was the reserve?
     
    Krash Kadillak, Sep 22, 2013
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    I believe $13K was the reserve.
     
    patrick80, Sep 22, 2013
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  5. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    For What it is, $13k is more than reasonable I think. Surprised it didn't sell.
     
    Krash Kadillak, Sep 22, 2013
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    That wagon is supreme :naughty: naughtiness :naughty: even if it is triple KK Red! (y)
     
    MotoMike, Sep 22, 2013
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    If the reserve really was $13,000, I'd say this one is well worth it. Very special wagon, and quite the looker too! :bowdown:
     
    jwdtenn, Sep 22, 2013
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    jwdtenn, Sep 29, 2013
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    jwdtenn, Oct 2, 2013
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  10. GN300

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    That would really give you diplomatic immunity!

    Love it!
     
    GN300, Oct 3, 2013
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  11. n2fordmuscle

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    Love this wagon! Easily worth the $13k reserve, IMO. That thing is gorgeous!!
     
    n2fordmuscle, Oct 3, 2013
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  12. SmithAlien747

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    I remember seeing ads for the Dodge Diplomat in 1978 National Geographic magazines, along with 1978 T&C ads. The Diplomat looks like Dodge's answer to the Chrysler woody at that time. I love them both.

    I love this 1978 red Diplomat--except for that stupid aftermarket sport steering wheel. Somebody should find an appropriate OEM steering wheel for that model and put that in instead. I've seen classic cars that someone has equipped with the aftermarket steering wheel--which looks tacky IMO.

    I forgot to mention, those aftermarket rims need to go too--replace them with OEM wheels too!

    SmithAlien747
     
    SmithAlien747, Oct 8, 2013
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  13. jwdtenn

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    SOLD - for $13,000! I'd say well bought for this one-of-a-kind crimson beauty. :yup:
     
    jwdtenn, Oct 12, 2013
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    That steering wheel is NOT a cheapo Grant GT, that is a LeCarra wheel that probably sold for around $350.00 new.

    The wheels work well on this one, IMO. Besides, 15" tires are a serious PITA to find these days! I like the whole package. Well-bought.
     
    patrick80, Oct 13, 2013
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  15. GN300

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    You couldn't built it for that!
     
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