Bradley GT II Electric car

[yopappamon]

Bradley GT II electric available near me.

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/4264194576.html

Not sure what the value would be on one of these, any ideas? The seller is just asking for best offer.

 

[oatnet]

The seller has been spamming that ad all over Craigslist - it came up in the Los Angeles Craigslist as well.

I have seen a LOT of Bradley GT's get re-listed and linger until the owner gives up. Most of them are basket cases that I wouldn't take for free, but ones in decent running shape might be a good start.

I note the ad specifically does not say it is running, so I suspect the batteries are dead. Many of the electric conversions are driven by 6 inch motors, which are useless in a vehicle this size IMO.

I'd take a look at it, and run screaming if it is a basket case - if it rolls and the brakes work and it doesn't look/smell like squirrels have been living in it, I would start at $800, add more if it can actually be test driven, add more if the lead-acid still has life, add more for a 8" or larger motor. With a 9" DC motor and decent controller and "functioning" lead-acid pack and in perfect needs-nothing running shape and current registration, 3k-4k.

-JD

 

[yopappamon]

I exchanged texts with the seller. Says they are one year old batteries, everything in good shape. Says its one of fifty factory built electrics.

Says he has a high bid of $10,000. I'm out. Way more than I was looking to pay.

 

[oatnet]

Says he has a high bid of $10,000. I'm out. Way more than I was looking to pay.

... and those kinds of theatrics are why he has to spam craigslist nationally to try to find the right sucker. IMO if he had a 10k offer he'd jump on it. If it is pristine shape, there could well be a diehard fan ready to cough up the coin for it, but for the rest of us it isn't worth it. :lol:

Hmm, this does look like a 9" motor in this other Bradley factory EV, which is a big plus...
http://www.flexquarters.com/getmsm/ev/BradleyGT/

 

[tchapin]

I looked at it and went for a ride in it, last fall (before the cold weather). Complete, running, batteries 1+ year old. Everything works. Original not restored. Presentable but not perfect. Nicks and chips here and there, paint not real good. Not the original controller. A typical kit car. Noisy, plastic feeling.

Kenneth F. LaBrecque was the original owner. He bought it from the Bradley Co. and it is a factory built car, not a kit built one. Ken had motor rebuilt or replaced around 2006. I emailed him a bit in nov. 2005 getting information about the car.

The current owner bought it from Ken or his estate. The car was filmed for an appearance on Hard Core Pawn. I don't know if it ever aired.
I agree, the sales pitch is different. originally said would sell to the highest offer by Jan 1. Now March 1. I did put in an offer of $3000. figured what the heck.

It is what the add states. If you are into Bradley GT's or kit cars, this would be the one to get. I have no idea the value because it is a factory built car.