Dallas Auction - need some advice - Lotsa pics warning!

[Vendo_110]

I am probably going to bid on the "nicer" Vendo 81, and the VMC 56 Dr Pepper machine for sure!  The dr Pepper machine is in really good shape.  There are alot of machines that have missing parts.  Take a looksee:

Here is the V81 I will bid on- it cannot be opened.  The moulding has melted shut.  But i can see  the shelves inside





It is missing some shelves but otherwise complete.

This V81 looks complete except the Crank handle.  will also bid on





...more coming!!

[Vendo_110]

Here is the VMC56 Dr. Pepper machine.  The porcelain is nice on it!






Pretty nice eh?!

[Vendo_110]

Check out the coin door on the 1st Cav72.  yuck!




Check out this nasty color!




And lastly, an alllll primered one...

[Vendo_110]

So, any suggestions on which 2-3 are best out of these?  i think I want the Dr Pepper machine the most.   Stange huh?

Then the 81's, Then the Cav72's. 

Ohhhh what to pay, what to pay!!   

[collecture]

Oh I wish I could be there!!

That DP 56 is sweet! I would say you have at LEAST $700 in parts value alone [coin mech and signs only](if there is a round sign on the left side). The signs look in great shape!

Good luck!!

[MoonDawg]

       The first 81 may be the best buy because it is not able to be inspected before the auction but both 81's are actually worth about $1200 to $1500

       The 72's are a little rough so I would not bid more than $300 to $500. The primered one is in best shape but has the small letters and is less desireable.

       I can't see the Dr. Pepper selling above $500, but in Texas Dr. Pepper is king so ...

       One thing to keep in mind is that a Cavalier 72 is much easier and cheaper to restore than an 81 when factoring in chrome plating, coin mechanism rebuilding, door liner replacement, powdercoating  bottle stack faceplate, bottle door medallion etc. although the 81 sells faster and for a higher price than a 72.

       Anyways, it should be a fun auction........keep us posted  

      

[MoonDawg]

That DP 56 is sweet! I would say you have at LEAST $700 in parts value alone [coin mech and signs only](if there is a round sign on the left side). The signs look in great shape!

     Also the mechanical bottle stack and spring loaded shelves and compressor are all the same as a round top 56.

[Seven181]

Good luck! Hope there is no shill bidding going on by others!!! Too bad there are no cup machines in this auction!!!! Hope you land the DP and the others you want!

Brian

[Vendo_110]

Oh I wish I could be there!!

That DP 56 is sweet! I would say you have at LEAST $700 in parts value alone [coin mech and signs only](if there is a round sign on the left side). The signs look in great shape!

Good luck!!

Thanks a bunch!

It has the round sign too - Look at the pic to the right.  you can see it.

[Vendo_110]

      The first 81 may be the best buy because it is not able to be inspected before the auction but both 81's are actually worth about $1200 to $1500

       The 72's are a little rough so I would not bid more than $300 to $500. The primered one is in best shape but has the small letters and is less desireable.

       I can't see the Dr. Pepper selling above $500, but in Texas Dr. Pepper is king so ...

       One thing to keep in mind is that a Cavalier 72 is much easier and cheaper to restore than an 81 when factoring in chrome plating, coin mechanism rebuilding, door liner replacement, powdercoating  bottle stack faceplate, bottle door medallion etc. although the 81 sells faster and for a higher price than a 72.

       Anyways, it should be a fun auction........keep us posted  

      

Thanks MD,

I am probably going to make that sealed up V81 my 2nd priority.  Youre the 2nd person today to tell me Dr Pepper is big in Texas! lol