what they paid for those caprice ppv they will get back in parts along.. I picked one up for 4500$ for my 14 sold the motor 3500$,wheels 500$,interior 700$,rear suspension and the rear clip for $5000 to a local body shop there worth alot in parts they only imported 15k to the US from Australia from 2011-16
Governments dont carry typical insurance, especially police vehicles due to the type of use. Most are self insured and have their own risk management depts.
The light in the back of the blue Crown Vic at the start of the video tells me that was a car that carried an elected official, and that was a reading light for use at night. I have seen that locally in the car that ferries our governor around. Porbably all highways miles, which is why it is so clean.
if it carried an elected official then the car would have had to be fumigated to get the stink out .. that's why it went to auction instead of being refurbished .
@@briangasser973 Probably not the governor, but could have been an appointee or someone in the legislature. This car was probably part of a pool of cars used for such a purpose and not dedicated to a particular individual.
Some of those prices are insane. On another note, what are you using to video? It looks great and stays in focus all the time. What mic? Sounds really good too.
Hey there Pat! Always great to have you stop by for a visit. As for the camera, I switched to a GoPro. The wider camera lens is what I was initially after but the quality of the video seems to be way better too. For audio, I've got a cheapie little shotgun mic from Amazon that plugs into the GoPro. Something like $25 and I believe the brand is Movo. Anyways, thanks man as always.
You're soo right! Those NJ auction cars lived a full life on the road there and from what I saw, there really wasn't much left to them. I seem to keep going back though looking for that one bargain that might never show up.
If you go back to the 2005 chevy Colorado you said wasn't a 4x4. While u were filming the insie I seen a button between the gear shift and radio say 4x4. Just thought you might want too know. Thank you for your content! I always enjoy your content!
So glad I stumbled on your channel I love it, keep the vids coming just subscribed thank you for doing what you do. I'm thinking about getting in the racket.
At 7:36 - why would you put those tires on there? Because the fleet dept had them laying around... gov't fleet dept's are fun, they take the path of least resistance most of the time... at 9:31 that little grey container with the clear lid on the NJ Transit truck is used to hold insurance / registration, strange seeing it on a light duty vehicle. Typically you find those on commercial trucks - if you are rolling through warehouse district - you'll see them on the front of large commercial "van trailers" for semi trucks. It's got a rubber gasket to keep the water out. Inside there's spring to hold the paperwork down. As usual, great job on the video!
It's odd how they ran those Caprices for so long and so many miles but didn't run the Crown Vics to anywhere near those mileages. The CVs are way more reliable and cheap to maintain but the Caprices have the power to catch the baddies.
@@kennethsouthard6042 The Caprice PPVs have been in service since 2011. Ford made the Crown Victoria until 2011 so there are Crown Vics and Caprices of the same year. California PDs still use them quite a bit.
@@IKhanNot I see less and less of them and think they will be pretty much gone in a few years. CHP retired the last of theirs over a year ago. I know some departments actually had them rebuilt, but even those are probably pushing the end of their lives.
The police stretching out ownership due to tight budgets I mean it’s no different than saying you buy one pair of shoes a year and now ya broke so try making them last 2 years Same thing 🥷🏿
I liked the Dark Grey Vic…also the Blue Street Appearance one was interesting. (Defiantly a VIP car)…prices were higher than I would have expected. The Caprice PPVs are decent machine but availability of body and interior parts is a concern. Most who buy the 6L versions are going to do a cam swap anyway so deleting the problematic displacement on demand crap is no big deal.
Most state agencies self insure, FYI, so anything that is the fault of a state employee, generally will end up at an auction like this. Also, I know you look at a lot of these and see zero value, but there are a lot more parts there that I think you realize, and always the most valuable parts of those vehicles are going to be the drive train. Always.
The Ford Contour was known as the Mondeo in Europe, I believe the later ones had a slightly different US design, Brand and Model name chage but, it didn't sell well. I used to look at a lot of auctions backin the day, those things seem to be going for silly money though.
@@paultaylor256 I ment high, there again I don't know what the used parts market is like in the US. We had the 3.0ltr, it was known as the ST220, nice motor, except they had a bit of a rep for snapping timing belts/chain
In the US do you have a register for wrecked cars? In Australia they go onto a record if they are deemed to expensive to repair or to dangerous to safely repair. The latter means they cannot be registered again.
The Excusrsion looks like it got some rough treatment from a forklift driver moving it around. Wonder how the underside fared (dented floor board, bent driveshaft type of things from a forklift tine)
Craig, you should be looking for a couple clean Crown Vics and just put them away. In a while the values are going to sky rocket when they go extinct. Imagine if you had done that with the Chevy box caprices when they were plentiful.
People are still wrecking box Caprices in Chicago lmfao. Smashing them up, driving 'em in the winter and rotting them out, etc. They're not as common as they were before though
I just got a 2011 Caprice 9C3 with 247k miles on it. And it still has DOD. Runs like a dream. I will refreshing this engine. New & upgraded everything from the block up. Cam Dod kit Everything Tune for engine ans trans I should be around 500whp daily driver. Everthing works.
That's sweet man. Those 9C3's are getting really hard to find and you're lucky to have one. Good luck with the engine updates. Should be a blast to drive once your done!
@@hullinger would love one for you to test or review my 2017 Chevrolet SS/Holden Commodore VF2 Forged motor and all kinds of upgrade. Makes 1500hp. This Carprice will be a built motor and PD Blower. It will make around 800whp daily driven lol. Maybe review both when I'm done with the Caproce build?
I can’t believe what people are paying for some of that stuff, it would be kinda cool to go to one of those auctions but I’d spend most of my time shaking my head
Hey man I have been watching some of your videos..I think that you do a good job on this channel..be on the look out for a 87 Mitsubishi mighty max pick..its one of my favorite vehicles I've owned..thanks brother 😎
Funny thing! I was scouring the Copart inventory near me and I came across a 1987 Mighty Max! It's at the Copart, Baltimore-East lot. It's gotten smashed in the rear and it a huge mess, but hey, it might just be the only one left in the country!
I'm surprised how much some of those smashed up cars were going for. I'm guessing that someone could part them out and make a profit if that's what they do...Things like bullbars or spotlights can def have a good return.
Hey there Brad! Thanks for stopping and checking out that NJ auction video. Your comment about parting out a car and making a profit seems to be dead-on. I mean, I don't have a desire to do that but those smashed up Caprice's were a prime candidate.
@@JohnMurphy-dw6ml I found the site eight years ago.What they used to do before was you had to call them to be put on their mailing list for upcoming auctions and they would mail you a brochure of all the cars to be auctioned at the next auction.They discontinued doing that and instead you have to go to their website and sign up.They still print the brochures though but they give them to you when you attend the auction.I used to go several times a year when the weather is nice but haven’t been to one since covid.
Yeah when GM first started using displacement on demand on those motors there were all sorts of issues by 100,000 miles. For civilians the remedy was to use an external controller that prevented DOD from engaging and keeping all 8 cylinders running 100% of the time. But a public service fleet manager isn't going to get one lol
State contracts for tires are crazy cheap. I used to own a tire store and states would pay probably around $60 for those police tires compared to public having to pay around $200 for the same tire.
there is a need for the smashed up cars or beat high miles some rebuild car nuts will but and fix then the car will sell for salvage sticker but looks new all auction are crazy on price but every one has a need over kill on retired junk but i bet some of the parts will pay for the high auction parts people always looking for police car parts even a spot light missing parts is money love ot keep finding auctions its neat to watch
I doubt that there is any insurance money involved, unless the other driver was at fault and their insurance already paid the state. The state is probably self insured.
East coast classics I had a question. So I collect state police patches. I am wandering if there’s a way for you to mail me a Delaware state police patch ?. I would mail you a Utah Highway Patrol in return !. Thanks !.
How does that work? Be my new friend. I love cars. I’ve been waiting 26 years trying to find a replacement for my wrecked caddy. A 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special with the 22-way navy leather seats.
Love how you post the “sold” price!
Yeah i was just wondering how he managed to do that. So cool.
$3500 and $4200 for those smashed up - high mileage Caprices is insane.
what they paid for those caprice ppv they will get back in parts along.. I picked one up for 4500$ for my 14 sold the motor 3500$,wheels 500$,interior 700$,rear suspension and the rear clip for $5000 to a local body shop there worth alot in parts they only imported 15k to the US from Australia from 2011-16
Smart
You won't even pay $3000 oz dollars for that, not to mention your real Americano dollars. Wow
Like the way you show what price they sold for.
to my best knowledge most government vehicles are self insured as long as they are of any size.
I can't believe those wrecked Caprices went so high!
The parts sell for top dollar because everything is back ordered for months on those.
Governments dont carry typical insurance, especially police vehicles due to the type of use. Most are self insured and have their own risk management depts.
Would love for NJ to call Geico and get a quote for insurance for a police pursuit vehicle :)
@@briangasser973 love your comment
The light in the back of the blue Crown Vic at the start of the video tells me that was a car that carried an elected official, and that was a reading light for use at night. I have seen that locally in the car that ferries our governor around. Porbably all highways miles, which is why it is so clean.
if it carried an elected official then the car would have had to be fumigated to get the stink out .. that's why it went to auction instead of being refurbished .
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A governor in a Crown Vic? I would expect them to travel in a Suburban, Tahoe, or Expedition. A politician seems to want to make their presence known.
@@briangasser973 Probably not the governor, but could have been an appointee or someone in the legislature. This car was probably part of a pool of cars used for such a purpose and not dedicated to a particular individual.
This proves the modern 2020 Impala could have implemented front bench seating and column shifter, wish it was still offered.
Some of those prices are insane. On another note, what are you using to video? It looks great and stays in focus all the time. What mic? Sounds really good too.
Hey there Pat! Always great to have you stop by for a visit. As for the camera, I switched to a GoPro. The wider camera lens is what I was initially after but the quality of the video seems to be way better too. For audio, I've got a cheapie little shotgun mic from Amazon that plugs into the GoPro. Something like $25 and I believe the brand is Movo. Anyways, thanks man as always.
I've been following you for a while now and love your videos! I would like to see more Trucks and Vans from the auctions. Keep up the good work
Like I told you once before, life in New Jersey can be rough. If I were you I would leave those things alone.
You're soo right! Those NJ auction cars lived a full life on the road there and from what I saw, there really wasn't much left to them. I seem to keep going back though looking for that one bargain that might never show up.
@@hullinger well, good luck. I hope you find it. Nevertheless I enjoy watching the videos
If you go back to the 2005 chevy Colorado you said wasn't a 4x4. While u were filming the insie I seen a button between the gear shift and radio say 4x4. Just thought you might want too know. Thank you for your content! I always enjoy your content!
Always interesting. Thank you.
So glad I stumbled on your channel I love it, keep the vids coming just subscribed thank you for doing what you do. I'm thinking about getting in the racket.
Thank you for the video always enjoy
At 7:36 - why would you put those tires on there? Because the fleet dept had them laying around... gov't fleet dept's are fun, they take the path of least resistance most of the time... at 9:31 that little grey container with the clear lid on the NJ Transit truck is used to hold insurance / registration, strange seeing it on a light duty vehicle. Typically you find those on commercial trucks - if you are rolling through warehouse district - you'll see them on the front of large commercial "van trailers" for semi trucks. It's got a rubber gasket to keep the water out. Inside there's spring to hold the paperwork down.
As usual, great job on the video!
Thanks Alan! You're a wealth of info on these auctions cars. At some point we've got to get together and do some vid's together!
Funny how I can still remember the first car I ever had to rent when out west was a red Ford Contour!
I think that the upgraded optioned Crown Vics are detective, Captain or Lieutenant cars
That Canyon was 4x4 the selector buttons are right above the radio. Definitely not a common spot. Very interesting auction.
It's odd how they ran those Caprices for so long and so many miles but didn't run the Crown Vics to anywhere near those mileages. The CVs are way more reliable and cheap to maintain but the Caprices have the power to catch the baddies.
At this point the Crown Vics are probably considered too old to keep no matter how low the miles.
@@kennethsouthard6042 The Caprice PPVs have been in service since 2011. Ford made the Crown Victoria until 2011 so there are Crown Vics and Caprices of the same year. California PDs still use them quite a bit.
@@IKhanNot I see less and less of them and think they will be pretty much gone in a few years. CHP retired the last of theirs over a year ago. I know some departments actually had them rebuilt, but even those are probably pushing the end of their lives.
The police stretching out ownership due to tight budgets
I mean it’s no different than saying you buy one pair of shoes a year and now ya broke so try making them last 2 years
Same thing 🥷🏿
Those contours used to be all over the place.
I love the Vic, nice work Mr Chris.
That old red Ford looks like european Mondeo.
It Does look like Mondeo. I thought they are all fossilised.
The Ford Excursion was the best deal.
Also @8:49 the GMC Canyon's only came with either a 2.8l inline 4 cylinder or a 3.5l inline 5 cylinder no V-6 as they stated on window.
Thanks for the info on the Canyon engines. It's another example of how the window markings weren't right on those auction cars.
The little "What is that" in the Canyon is where we used to keep our credentials (Ins. Card, Reg.)
I liked the Dark Grey Vic…also the Blue Street Appearance one was interesting. (Defiantly a VIP car)…prices were higher than I would have expected. The Caprice PPVs are decent machine but availability of body and interior parts is a concern. Most who buy the 6L versions are going to do a cam swap anyway so deleting the problematic displacement on demand crap is no big deal.
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There's a big auction in PA next week 270 vehicles think in Harrisburg or close by it's all government I'm pretty sure
The firehawks are fleet by they get a fleet price form and they're usually less than what you're paying for on the street
Yet another excellent video!! This is a cool channel. May i ask would you know the color name/code for the Crown Vic @ 5.13-6.43 ?
Most state agencies self insure, FYI, so anything that is the fault of a state employee, generally will end up at an auction like this. Also, I know you look at a lot of these and see zero value, but there are a lot more parts there that I think you realize, and always the most valuable parts of those vehicles are going to be the drive train. Always.
The Ford Contour was known as the Mondeo in Europe, I believe the later ones had a slightly different US design, Brand and Model name chage but, it didn't sell well. I used to look at a lot of auctions backin the day, those things seem to be going for silly money though.
When you say silly money, what do you mean ? High or low price? Just curious, I liked those cars, especially the one with the 3.0 liter V6.
@@paultaylor256 I ment high, there again I don't know what the used parts market is like in the US. We had the 3.0ltr, it was known as the ST220, nice motor, except they had a bit of a rep for snapping timing belts/chain
They pack the vehicles in bumper to bumper so nobody drives the cars/truck around the lot and run someone over, crash or steal..
You must be right. Even if they left a foot between cars people would want to put it in gear to check on the tranny
Love your videos... Have you done GSA auctions lately?
That Crown Vic looked pretty nice.
Another good video 😁
Hey thanks man!
The plastic circle on the Chevy Colorado (62) door panel is to hold registration/insurance paperwork in a central- no guessing spot.
Thanks man for clarifying that!
Wow, they use the heck out of their cars in New Jersey.
Great vid's...very well done !Thank you
Love that surplus.
Nice video
I really want to get Into these auctions do I need a dealer license? Do they all offer temporary plates?
another good video
In the US do you have a register for wrecked cars? In Australia they go onto a record if they are deemed to expensive to repair or to dangerous to safely repair. The latter means they cannot be registered again.
It a crazy how high used car prices have gone since th we pandemic. Even surplus auction cars. Crazy.
I'd like to see more vans particularly mini-vans if u can please. Thanks
The Excusrsion looks like it got some rough treatment from a forklift driver moving it around. Wonder how the underside fared (dented floor board, bent driveshaft type of things from a forklift tine)
For $1300 it’s worth it those are going for big bucks I seen ones going for way more money and are in worst shape
You think the motor on that Avenger popped and they swapped it without reporting it on the carfax?
Those Excursion seem to last. My old neighbor had a V10 one with 328k. Drank gas but ran great all the time
Craig, you should be looking for a couple clean Crown Vics and just put them away. In a while the values are going to sky rocket when they go extinct. Imagine if you had done that with the Chevy box caprices when they were plentiful.
People are still wrecking box Caprices in Chicago lmfao. Smashing them up, driving 'em in the winter and rotting them out, etc. They're not as common as they were before though
Man you done put me on !
They sure paid a lot of money for junk.
How do I find this auctions
I just got a 2011 Caprice 9C3
with 247k miles on it. And it still has DOD. Runs like a dream.
I will refreshing this engine.
New & upgraded everything from the block up.
Cam
Dod kit
Everything
Tune for engine ans trans
I should be around 500whp daily driver.
Everthing works.
That's sweet man. Those 9C3's are getting really hard to find and you're lucky to have one. Good luck with the engine updates. Should be a blast to drive once your done!
@@hullinger would love one for you to test or review my 2017 Chevrolet SS/Holden Commodore VF2
Forged motor and all kinds of upgrade.
Makes 1500hp.
This Carprice will be a built motor and PD Blower.
It will make around 800whp daily driven lol.
Maybe review both when I'm done with the Caproce build?
Crazy prices. Only good if you’re looking for a car to drive and not flip for a profit
can we be friends?
Nice prices the way it should be 👍
I can’t believe what people are paying for some of that stuff, it would be kinda cool to go to one of those auctions but I’d spend most of my time shaking my head
Hey man I have been watching some of your videos..I think that you do a good job on this channel..be on the look out for a 87 Mitsubishi mighty max pick..its one of my favorite vehicles I've owned..thanks brother 😎
Hey bud! I'll keep an eye out for a Mighty Max. But honestly, I haven't seen one in years. Decades maybe. But, I'll be on the look out.
Funny thing! I was scouring the Copart inventory near me and I came across a 1987 Mighty Max! It's at the Copart, Baltimore-East lot. It's gotten smashed in the rear and it a huge mess, but hey, it might just be the only one left in the country!
The pre-2014 Caprice has a strange dash, with the outer vents attached to the front doors.
I'm surprised how much some of those smashed up cars were going for. I'm guessing that someone could part them out and make a profit if that's what they do...Things like bullbars or spotlights can def have a good return.
Hey there Brad! Thanks for stopping and checking out that NJ auction video. Your comment about parting out a car and making a profit seems to be dead-on. I mean, I don't have a desire to do that but those smashed up Caprice's were a prime candidate.
floor shift pissed the cops off!
Where is it listed for the New Jersey surplus vehicle sales?
You have to go online and sign up.It’s called NJ DSS Website. Once you sign up they will notify you of their upcoming auctions.
@@leedaniels7196 Thank you.
@@JohnMurphy-dw6ml I found the site eight years ago.What they used to do before was you had to call them to be put on their mailing list for upcoming auctions and they would mail you a brochure of all the cars to be auctioned at the next auction.They discontinued doing that and instead you have to go to their website and sign up.They still print the brochures though but they give them to you when you attend the auction.I used to go several times a year when the weather is nice but haven’t been to one since covid.
Yeah when GM first started using displacement on demand on those motors there were all sorts of issues by 100,000 miles. For civilians the remedy was to use an external controller that prevented DOD from engaging and keeping all 8 cylinders running 100% of the time. But a public service fleet manager isn't going to get one lol
Can regular public show up and bid?
Mileage is one thing but the idle time is another thing to consider.
1:14 I can see you're wearing the patented WJ Handy Dad and Panzer Platform hat
where i can get these information like website or address
Excursion for $1300 was a damn good deal....
Where's this location what part of new Jersey is this ?😎🤔
It’s in Ewing
Parts people Parts!!!!!!!!the money now is in parts!
They ought to put them up on blocks like at a wrecking yard. They might get even more money that way.
State contracts for tires are crazy cheap. I used to own a tire store and states would pay probably around $60 for those police tires compared to public having to pay around $200 for the same tire.
Hey, can we be friends?
Such great videos, but the prices are way too high for those smashed up cars unfortunately. Repairing them would require lots of money.
I wonder who brings them cars there and how??
there is a need for the smashed up cars or beat high miles some rebuild car nuts will but and fix then the car will sell for salvage sticker but looks new all auction are crazy on price but every one has a need over kill on retired junk but i bet some of the parts will pay for the high auction parts people always looking for police car parts even a spot light missing parts is money love ot keep finding auctions its neat to watch
I say try to win that tahoe SSV bro motor sounds good if the trans good the backseat & door panels is minor shit
Seems like NJ gets a lot of value out of their vehicles before retiring them.
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I doubt that there is any insurance money involved, unless the other driver was at fault and their insurance already paid the state. The state is probably self insured.
East coast classics I had a question. So I collect state police patches. I am wandering if there’s a way for you to mail me a Delaware state police patch ?. I would mail you a Utah Highway Patrol in return !. Thanks !.
You in New Jersey of course they are going to have high miles, but its highway miles on them cars.
I really liked the Crown 👑 Victoria's
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These cars very expensive 😳
Instant like as always
Madness..
That tahoe was decent
wow
5:00 why did you have to do that?
How does that work? Be my new friend. I love cars. I’ve been waiting 26 years trying to find a replacement for my wrecked caddy. A 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special with the 22-way navy leather seats.
Hi Jose, whats up with you?
holden is no more.
chevy is coming to australia and new zealand, tahoes and suburban police cars.
Oh, that's pretty cool. I'd be really curious what the impressions are of the Tahoe once it's in service.
@@hullinger they don't have big cars in australia, with holden and ford falcon gone.
Can anyone buy a car ?
Military vehicles ??
None
The njsp beat on their cars
The 2012 Tahoe is a bargain .
Yup
The canyon was 4x4
Thanks for the video nice to see car's and trucks smash and crash