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- ‘Pawn Stars’ guest was left in disbelief after the expert told Rick Harrison not to buy his limo (marketrealist.com)
A “Pawn Stars” seller was left stunned after an expert advised Rick Harrison against buying his celebrity limousine. The seller believed he had a sure-fire winner with the vehicle, once owned by Hollywood legend Jackie Gleason of “The Honeymooners” fame. While Harrison reminisced about the classic sitcom, a clueless Chumlee admitted his unfamiliarity with the show, quipping, “I’m not old.”
The 1978 Lincoln Continental, a vibrant red, boasted a plush interior befitting a star, complete with comfy sofa-like seats, a television, a tabletop bar, and even a cigar holder, evidenced by a few burn marks on the armrest. The seller’s asking price? A cool $35,000, his rock-bottom offer.
Harrison, intrigued but cautious, called in an expert. Despite admiring the car’s aesthetics, the expert immediately noticed some flaws, including rust bubbles and minor damage, easily overlooked by an untrained eye. The seller admitted the car had been repainted, raising concerns about potential hidden problems.
A test drive ensued, with Chumlee luxuriating in the backseat like royalty. The expert confirmed the car ran smoothly, seemingly without mechanical issues.
However, when Harrison inquired about its value, the expert’s advice was unexpected: walk away. The stunned seller could only ask, “Seriously?
You’re gonna pass?”
The expert explained his reasoning, citing the rust and other cosmetic concerns. “There are things hiding underneath it that are trying to get out,” he warned, emphasizing the unknown extent of the damage until the car was stripped down. While acknowledging the car’s functional soundness, he believed the potential cosmetic issues presented too significant a risk.