Auction Details
From the estate of Cully Judd, who purchased this from the estate of Ryon Rickard 7 months ago. Rickard acquired this shining relic of yesteryear in 1994. An iconic reflection of island life in a bygone era, it served as a commercial mass transit vehicle (taxi) in Hilo. It later journeyed from Waimanalo to Long Beach, CA, where it was rebuilt from scratch by Custom Built Machines, which breathed life into this gem with an all-modern drive train, according to Rickard, who also cited that "the investment has gone over six figures." The restoration was completed in 2010. Rickard's Hilo Sampan captured first place in the 2011 Grand National Roadster Show's "special interest--motorized" category. Rickard published a book depicting the history of the Hilo Sampan bus. By the 1930s and '40s, there were more than 200 Sampan buses in operation around Hawaii island. These buses operated until the mid-1970s. THIS IS CURRENTLY ON OAHU. Own this unique piece of history! Bidding starts at $50K.
ONLINE AUCTION ENDS JULY 18 (6pm). A three-minute extension occurs if anyone submits a bid with less than 3 minutes left on that lot's countdown timer. Payment by cashier's check or certified funds by July 19.
Ends July 18 (6pm). If anyone places a bid when there's less than 3 minutes left on the countdown timer, 3 minutes will be added to the countdown timer.
Payment by cashier's check or certified funds by July 19 (1pm).
15% Buyer's Premium will be added to the bid amount, plus 4.712% Tax. All items sold “as is” & “where is”. No implied warranties or guarantees of any kind. Sales final. No returns for any reason.
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