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10-08-2014, 09:41 PM

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purplefiend

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I have yet to see my first Lotus Singer Model 66 in the flesh (in any condition, for sale or not) after 8 years of searching. Good snag!

CD in Oklahoma

You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this year, it caused lots of drooling.

Sharon

10-09-2014, 12:12 AM

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manicmike

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

You missed a gorgeous Lotus at the NETX TOGA this year, it caused lots of drooling.

Sharon

They're very common here.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-S...-/291258596319
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Antique-S...-/221565769381
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Singer-Tr...-/321542135632

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10-09-2014, 01:55 AM

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miriam

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How much should a real nice Lotus sell for?

10-09-2014, 02:09 AM

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Rodney

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Congrats on your find Melinda! I like the Lotus pattern too. I've seen a couple around here but so far they've all been poor cosmetically. If I'm going to get another 66, I want it to be a good one. Lotuses are a lot less common than Redeyes around here and are usually in poor condition. It's much easier to find a nice Redeye.

Miriam I saw a really nice one on Shopgoodwill I think it was a couple weeks ago(everything over a week is a couple weeks ago). The bidding wasn't over but it was at $100 when I looked. Someone wanted that machine bad.

Sharon I'm happy to see your finger is fine.
Rodney

10-09-2014, 03:04 AM

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manicmike

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How much should a real nice Lotus sell for?

Here? Those two treadles in their original seven drawer cabinets went for $112.50 and $160. The bulk lot hasn't finished yet but they won't be much more than the $25 they're at now (they are just heads). The one at the end caught my eye more than the 66s: Looks like a 15, which are much less common here.

10-09-2014, 03:35 AM

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Rodney

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ManicMike your new avatar is looking good. The one on the end is either a 15 or 115. I'm not sure if it's black sided or a repaint. Black nose plate and not a decal to be seen.
Rodney

10-09-2014, 04:28 AM

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manicmike

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ManicMike your new avatar is looking good. The one on the end is either a 15 or 115. I'm not sure if it's black sided or a repaint. Black nose plate and not a decal to be seen.
Rodney

Thanks, it looks a lot better in motion (shimmers).
The one on the end appears to be a 15 with scrolls and roses variant decals. I doubt it has been repainted: The black plate suggests early but the hinges are early 20th century. Hmm.. that makes it probably around 1900. Definitely not old enough but interesting. If I had the space I'd watch these five little bargains.