1986 Cigarette 28 "Time Machine" Mint w/28 hours!

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07-20-2012 | 06:38 PM

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lucky strike

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Originally Posted by scippy

Curious to what price a "new" cig 28' went for back in '86?......I suspect double the asking price.....no?

I built a new 28 SS in 1979 list price they told me was 51K the way I wanted it.

I made a deal with Cigarette if I raced it I could have it for $28,600. I built my boat and went racing that year.

07-20-2012 | 08:46 PM

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Comanche3Six

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Interesting Cig........28's have a great ride!

07-21-2012 | 06:53 AM

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ron janis

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Originally Posted by 78CIG24

Agree, to the "right" buyer who wants possibly the only like new unmolested CIG 28 in the world..$49K is a bargain.

Besides, if a Lip Ship Restoration of a CIG 20/24/28 lists for around $100,000... shouldn't a like new all original be worth more? You can restore or rebuild anything...but you can't recreate an all original preserved example of anything.

This boat is for a collector, not for JQ Public...and IMHO priced accordingly. Also the price will hopefully keep it out of the hands of someone who would just buy it and start modding it and destroy the originality of something so rare.

Of course, that is IF it is as it is represented.. but judging from the pics it certainly appears to be.

Here are some pics...wanted to snag these before the auction (and pics) disappears.

Hey,i am the owner.Yes the boat is as represented.Thanks for your practical views ,so maybe I should hire you to write my ad. I have always enjoyed exotic cars and toys and this boat is a joy to own and operate. if you ever in NY give me a call and I can share the fun on the water.

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07-21-2012 | 07:32 AM

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78CIG24

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Originally Posted by ron janis

Hi Ron,

Welcome to OSO! Kudos to you for keeping that 28 in such pristine condition, it is very impressive!

I would be happy to write your ads....LOL...all it would cost would be a ride in such a beautiful CIG!

Hmmmm...I need to come to NY in the next few months and would certainly jump at the chance to take you up on your gracious offer.

It would also be great to take some high resolution photos of your boat inside and out while I am there. This could prove to be invaluable for anyone wanting to restore a 28 in the future.

IMHO, this boat should be on display at Cigarette and taken to the boat shows etc. Have you considered giving them a call? Just a crazy thought on a Sat morning.

Very cool about exotics cars, I build performance parts and Twin Screw SC kits for a certain rare German "Exotic" that is no longer made. Hopefully we can meet some day and talk about boats, cars and such....on and take the 28 out if you still have it. :-)

Best of luck with the sale, if I were not knee deep in some product developments for my company, and also not in the middle of restoring my CIG 24...you and I would be having some serious "discussion" about your boat. If you sell it, I do hope the new owner respects the originality as you have.

All the best,

Dave