I didn't even get in on it, by the time I checked the auction this afternoon, it was higher than I wanted to go. The $6-800 range would have been as far as I wanted to go. At $1400 w/shipping, it will be tough to recoup unless the winner is doing the work himself and is very skilled. Repaired I couldn't see it selling for more than $1800 and the restoration bill will probably go past that.
On the other hand, it is rare and the new owner may place a premium on rarity rather than market value, for that matter he/she? may think it's cool ( I do ) and that's the value to them. I thought I recognized the high bidders ID ( maybe from the 'Pit? )
Anyone out there wanna show of your new prize?
Cheers,
S.