Value of Flares

carr914 · 04-18-2009, 08:17 AM

The car I'm buying has already had Factory Flares installed, but also comes with a set of AutoAtlanta re-pros AND a set of Factory flares. I know AA's price is $1,095 for the re-pros and they sometimes run "Group Buys", so I would put the value of these at least $700. But what are Factory Flares worth? I thought I remembered seeing Martin Baker selling a set for $1,400. Would that be about right?

T.C.

PJenkins · 04-18-2009, 08:37 AM

T.C.

The last set of factory flares I saw went on Pelican were $1700 and that seems about right. Actually they were Martin's old flares that never got used.

Peter

gms · 04-18-2009, 11:53 AM

Last set of "no primer" flares I saw went for $1400 on eBay, from what I can tell these would be very early ones.

The order of flares from what I have seen:
no primer
green primer
black primer

does this agree with what everyone else has seen?

gms · 04-18-2009, 11:55 AM

here is the "green" primer I refer to

PJenkins · 04-18-2009, 12:38 PM

I was incorrect about the set on Pelican...they were actually listed for $1600. Here is the link:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=447286

They were in black.

When I bought the flares for my project they were in green primer and $1400 from eBay. That was about 5 years ago.

Is there and difference in quality between the different paint?

Peter

gms · 04-18-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJenkins

Is there and difference in quality between the different paint?

The more strikes a die makes the more they wear, this sometimes causes waves and imperfect corners and edges.
I am pretty sure that the flares always needed some work to fit correctly.

Eric_Shea · 04-19-2009, 05:35 PM

Group buys on repro's were $600 if I recall. Factory seems to be in the $1400 - $1700 range.

dug · 05-06-2009, 07:42 AM

I got my AA flares for $800 locally.
I got my factory flares for $1600, I believe these were Martins.
The finish quality of the factory flares is worth the $800 difference.

The AA flares are heavier, wavier and the inner lip will need a bunch of work before ready.

The radius where the lip turns under on the factory flares is tighter and more consistent.

cheers,
dug

carr914 · 05-06-2009, 07:11 PM

MY AA Flares are SOLD
&
My Factory Flares are Sale Pending receipt of Funds

T.C.

04-18-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
carr914 Member Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 59	Value of Flares The car I'm buying has already had Factory Flares installed, but also comes with a set of AutoAtlanta re-pros AND a set of Factory flares. I know AA's price is $1,095 for the re-pros and they sometimes run "Group Buys", so I would put the value of these at least $700. But what are Factory Flares worth? I thought I remembered seeing Martin Baker selling a set for $1,400. Would that be about right? T.C.

04-18-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
gms Administrator Statesman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,900	Last set of "no primer" flares I saw went for $1400 on eBay, from what I can tell these would be very early ones. The order of flares from what I have seen: no primer green primer black primer does this agree with what everyone else has seen? __________________ Glenn Stazak

04-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
Eric_Shea Caliper Geek Senior Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 314	Group buys on repro's were $600 if I recall. Factory seems to be in the $1400 - $1700 range. __________________ Eric Shea

05-06-2009, 07:42 AM	#8
dug Administrator Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 158	I got my AA flares for $800 locally. I got my factory flares for $1600, I believe these were Martins. The finish quality of the factory flares is worth the $800 difference. The AA flares are heavier, wavier and the inner lip will need a bunch of work before ready. The radius where the lip turns under on the factory flares is tighter and more consistent. cheers, dug __________________ 1970 914-6 - 9140431902 - Light Ivory 1970 914 1.7 - 4702900979 - Tangerine - first 1000 dec 69 build date 1973 914-6 - 4732924107 - FIA/IMSA GTU/TransAm/SCCA Metal Craft car with 58 events between 1975-1980

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04-18-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
PJenkins Member Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Forest IL Posts: 82	T.C. The last set of factory flares I saw went on Pelican were $1700 and that seems about right. Actually they were Martin's old flares that never got used. Peter

04-18-2009, 12:38 PM	#5
PJenkins Member Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Forest IL Posts: 82	I was incorrect about the set on Pelican...they were actually listed for $1600. Here is the link: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=447286 They were in black. When I bought the flares for my project they were in green primer and $1400 from eBay. That was about 5 years ago. Is there and difference in quality between the different paint? Peter

05-06-2009, 07:11 PM	#9
carr914 Member Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 59	MY AA Flares are SOLD & My Factory Flares are Sale Pending receipt of Funds T.C.