Auction Details
From the estate of Ryon Rickard, who 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! Zero buyer's premium. 4.712% tax will be added.
Online auction ends Oct. 18 (6pm). Payment by cashier's check or certified funds by Oct. 19.
Online auction ends Oct. 18 (6pm).
Payment by cashier's check or certified funds by Oct. 19 (1pm).
Zero Buyer's Premium, 4.712% Tax. All items sold “as is” & “where is”. No implied warranties or guarantees of any kind. All sales final. No refunds for any reason.
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