WTS/WTB: 1971 Playcat/Vintage Tucker

I'm new to this forum and this would also be my first post on any forum so bear with me if I don't post correctly. I have a 1971 Playcat that's been a fun toy for the past 3 years in our family, I've replaced all 16 tires with the "no flat" style. I've gone through the clutch/brake system and the bogie suspension. The engine and transmission have not been touched (by me) since everything seems to be working great, I did change the transmission gear lube. I'd like to sell this Playcat so I can move up to a vintage Tucker Snocat. The Playcat is the most original one I've seen, it has the hard top option and snowplow. There's almost nothing that I have found while working on it that looks modified. I'd like to trade it for a vintage Tucker or sell outright for $3500. I see so few Playcats for sale I'm not sure on the price, I'd probably keep it if its not worth close to the $3500 and just pick up the vintage Tucker when I find one. I have many photos of the Playcat attached in my photo album (set as public). I live in Red Wing, MN.

As for the Tucker, since I come from a classic car family I was hoping to find a 60's era with pontoons. I think this time period would bridge my passion for tracked vehicles and vintage automobiles. The closest I've come to finding one is at MN Outdoor Sports Specialties, I spoke to a guy named Pete. I assume many people on this forum know Pete, he sounds nice and apparently has a huge tracked vehicle collection. I've been trying to get information about a late 60's Tucker, series 1300 he has for the past 5-6 months. I've only catch him on the phone twice and tried to get him to send me pics and information. He's only about 4 hours from me but my time is worth more than money so I can't justify running there and back if it's not even close to what I want. Does anyone know about this Tucker he has for sale? Does anyone know of another vintage Tucker near MN for sale?

Thanks, Philip

Hi Phillip, welcome to the FORUMS.

You may want to do a couple things. First, post another thread indicating you want to buy a Tucker. Having a "For Sale" and a "Want to Buy" thread combined may confuse people. Try 2 different threads, one for each.

Also, after both are posted, please let them sit a day or two, then come back and post a 'bump' to get them back on top. We are dealing with unusual toys and our members don't frequent the website every day so you may have to do reminder bumps for a while before you get a response.

Good advice, lets keep this thread for selling my Playcat only, I will post a new thread for buying a Tucker right now. Thanks.

Getting more serious about selling, reduced price. $2900

This is the machine I have been looking for can you snap a few more pics for me I am very interested.I live up in Duluth so I am not that far away.If you want to talk give me a call Thanks Brad 218-590-2399. PS I just found htis site so I just joined myself cool site didn't know it existed.

Hi Brad,
Welcome to the club. Sorry I didn't think to refer you to this forum when we talked the other day. I guess I assumed you already knew about it.
Good luck on your search.
Paul U

Here are some additional photos requested.

Here's your vintage Tucker: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962...Snowmobiles&hash=item3ccc226b98#ht_500wt_1182

There's a 1960 Tucker on Ebay with no bid starting at $4600 that might fit your bill. I don't know how to attach to this site, sorry. Look under " Tucker Sno Cat " It'll come up.

Ck on Ebay under "Tucker Sno Cat" there's another one, also. Needs work.

Teamster, you said there's a 1960 on eBay for $4600, I see a 1971 listed right now for that price. Was that a typo on your part or was the Tucker listed on eBay with the wrong year? I don't have the knowledge yet to look at one and know exactly what year it is.

'71
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tuck...rything_Else&hash=item416dccd09b#ht_500wt_879

'82
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982...ything_Else&hash=item1e73f63188#ht_500wt_1182

The 1971 Playcat is sold. I've tried to move any further Tucker discussions to my "WTB - Vintage Tucker Sno-Cat" thread. Thanks, Philip

want to buy track vechile let me know what you all have something similar to play cat or passe par toute

John,

Here's a link to a craigslist ad for my Easy Rider (exactly the same as Passe Par Toute): http://madison.craigslist.org/rvs/3428468447.html

It's in great condition. It's located near Madison Wis, and if you contact me via this forum, I'll take $2200 for it.

Cheers, Paul