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Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
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Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
I purchased a 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt .049 control line model in an antique store many, many years ago. I was cleaning out the garage and found the box I had stored it in. It is complete and it is in good condition. I have the 4 pages of the book instructions that came with it but they are in pretty rough shape but all 4 pages are there. I also have the handle and the original strings. I cannot find a lot of information on it.
Thanks
Sorry, I am new an cannot figure out how to post pictures.
Thanks
Sorry, I am new an cannot figure out how to post pictures.
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Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
That's ok, new members can't post pictures for a while after joining. Here's a linc to a "price guide" of models. Scroll down a few pages to Aurora.
http://webpages.charter.net/skylane42/price.html
I can't find it right now, but I think skyline did an update on this list and some of the Highest prices had been lowered .
Could be Priceless to you, if you've kept it this long!!
( p-47 is shown as $150 to $571)
PS: Welcome to the Forum!!
http://webpages.charter.net/skylane42/price.html
I can't find it right now, but I think skyline did an update on this list and some of the Highest prices had been lowered .
Could be Priceless to you, if you've kept it this long!!
( p-47 is shown as $150 to $571)
PS: Welcome to the Forum!!
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Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
Thank you for the reply and the link to values. I was half considering tossing it out as I thought it had no real value. I think I paid all of $30.00 for it.
I have gotten out of the hobby for quite a while now so I haven't really followed any of how collectable this thing is. Mine only has one broken antennae so it is very complete.
I think I may try my luck on Ebay and see what I can get for it. Thanks Again!!
I have gotten out of the hobby for quite a while now so I haven't really followed any of how collectable this thing is. Mine only has one broken antennae so it is very complete.
I think I may try my luck on Ebay and see what I can get for it. Thanks Again!!
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Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aurora-P47-Thunderbolt-The-incredible-Jug-control-line-airplane-/282552593993?hash=item41c9726e49:g:dawAAOSwjk9ZWBUk
no sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-RARE-AURORA-Gas-P-47-THUNDERBOLT-FOR-PARTS-OR-RESTORATION-/201980123512?hash=item2f06f41978%3Ag%3AJH0AAOSwfIxZYCyY&nma=true&si=48bVHjFIM5EpDjFGeQ7itQ06FGA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
sold
no sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-RARE-AURORA-Gas-P-47-THUNDERBOLT-FOR-PARTS-OR-RESTORATION-/201980123512?hash=item2f06f41978%3Ag%3AJH0AAOSwfIxZYCyY&nma=true&si=48bVHjFIM5EpDjFGeQ7itQ06FGA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
sold
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Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
[quote="crankbndr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aurora-P47-Thunderbolt-The-incredible-Jug-control-line-airplane-/282552593993?hash=item41c9726e49:g:dawAAOSwjk9ZWBUk
no sale
I'd take the price guide with a grain a salt, sorry it's a rough guide at best.
-The prop on the 'box' P-47 is not correct, looks to have been 'restored'.
- If you have a 'nice' chrome version, it could be worth half again or double!
-Aurora made some pretty nice planes for a short time, but just couldn't compete with Cox, likewise Cox got their butts kicked by Aurora in the slotcar arena.
no sale
I'd take the price guide with a grain a salt, sorry it's a rough guide at best.
-The prop on the 'box' P-47 is not correct, looks to have been 'restored'.
- If you have a 'nice' chrome version, it could be worth half again or double!
-Aurora made some pretty nice planes for a short time, but just couldn't compete with Cox, likewise Cox got their butts kicked by Aurora in the slotcar arena.
Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
Aurora made beautiful, very detailed models. I think a NIB P-47 would go well over 600$ after years of watching eBay for vintage nitro toys.
That price guide is like looking at the eclipse, burned my retinas!!
That price guide is like looking at the eclipse, burned my retinas!!
crankbndr- Top Poster
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Re: Question: 1959 Aurora P-47 Thunderbolt - What's it worth?
Yep, a mint, NIB would bring that easy.
I think the guide needs some type of grading system, like MECA grades engines. It's one thing to throw out some ebay winning bids, but more info is needed to get a better handle on pricing/value.
I think the guide needs some type of grading system, like MECA grades engines. It's one thing to throw out some ebay winning bids, but more info is needed to get a better handle on pricing/value.
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