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1978 ford 9000 16 ton Tow Truck
$1,500
Current Bid
Bid history
since Aug 27$750+$750 (+100%)$1,500
What this bid actually costs
- Current bid
- $1,500
- Buyer's premium (12.5%)
- $188
- Sales tax (est. 9.6%)
- $162
- Est. all-in
- $1,850
Premium is this listing's published rate; tax is an estimate from the state's combined average. Pickup and title fees not included.
Market demand
Vehicles in Tennessee sold in 45% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 35 bids per lot.
From 642 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: 1978 ford 9000 16 ton Tow Truck Pickup: Memphis, TN 38109 Removal deadline: All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
1978 Ford 9000 16 ton tow truck with two stroke Detroit engine, running and operational but marked salvage with known issues including worn drive shaft carrier bearing and possibly bad u joints. Operators and small tow companies buy these for working use or parts dismantlers target them for engine and drivetrain salvage. Verify the Detroit runs reliably under load, inspect the drive shaft carrier bearing play and u joint condition before bidding, and confirm frame integrity since salvage title indicates past damage.
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Condition note: Salvage listed, needs driveshaft and U-joint work
Description from GovDeals
Truck did not meet reserve last time I have lowered the reserve of the truck truck runs and operates. Truck is not perfect by all means necessary. It will need a little T LLC before it is 100% Road worthy things like the Drive Shaft carrier bearing needs to be replaced possibly new u joints I still use this truck around town.
Truck has a two stroke Detroit that runs pretty well.
Pickup information
Memphis, TN 38109
Open in Google Maps51 Towing - Impound/Towing, TN
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
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***SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE*** The buyer is responsible for all aspects of pick-up / removal, including but not limited to packing, loading, transportation and exporting. Note: Shipping is NOT available. Removal is by appointment only. All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. If any item(s) is not removed within the allotted timeframe, the item(s) may be declared abandoned. At the time of pick-up / removal, you will be required to present the seller with a copy of your Buyer’s Certificate and/or bill of sale, and potentially other documentation (e.g., copy of driver's license, Authorization of Release, etc). When making a removal appointment, please confirm with the seller what is needed to release the item(s).
