25,000 Original Mile 1984 RD686

[67RModel]

No affiliation. Saw on FB Marketplace but thought it was a pretty interesting truck so I figured I would post it here and see what everyone thinks. Obviously its a ton of money. I'm not sure who the market would be for a truck like this. Collectors or Guys looking for a reliable old school workhorse. I would think a super heavy spec day cab that is 5-10 years old would be around the same money. Question I have is do you think there are guys that are willing to spend $75k on something like this and use it daily?

1984 RD686 Mack tractor with 25k org miles.300 6 sp 58,000 rears 11x22 tires wet system fenders 18 F - Commercial Vehicles - Boston, Massachusetts | Facebook Marketplace | Facebook

 

[mowerman]

wow thanks for that,,,,excellent 

[tjc transport]

that driver seat definitely has a whole lot more azz time than 25,000 miles on it. 

new that thing was only around $60,000 fully loaded.

[Joseph Cummings]

1 hour ago, tjc transport said:

new that thing was only around $60,000 fully loaded

Yeah with 55.000, 6 speed, ac, something close to that. I think a r600 285, 5 speed, 38,000 black bumper truck was in the low 40's

[mowerman]

Well, it sounds stupid crazy but he can ask anything he wants god  lovem if he gets a taker  and yes seat looks way beat to death…. Bob 

[mrsmackpaul]

Well this isnt tyhis trucks first rodeo, it was on here once before many years ago 

Was purchased new with maybe 1/2 dozen others at the time

Reckon it was a bit less coin, so maybe the purchaser then is selling it now 

Not a bad deal to me, rust free double rail chassis, rust free cab, virtually a brand new truck

You'll never be able to get another one that good and original 

 

Paul

[mowerman]

you know paul,,,i was thinking ,seems we have seen that thing before

[mrsmackpaul]

Pretty sure it wasn't lined or pin striped back then, just the base colours

Guessing this bloke has bought it then and personalized it 

Yes it's a lotta coin, but were else are you gunna buy one like it 

I seam to recall the seat had some story behind it

Maybe the new seat was swapped with another truck in the fleet, but it was a genuine deal last time and maybe 10,000 miles then 

No matter, it was very low mileage 

 

Paul

[cruiseliner64]

It is a beautiful truck...got the WOW factor.Yes its a big chunk of change but with that mileage where would you get another like it??? Way outta my pockets range but if id the money id be tempted.....

Paul

[Joey Mack]

75k,, ??? I dont think so,,,,,,  

[cruiseliner64]

13 hours ago, Joey Mack said:

75k,, ??? I dont think so,,,,,,  

I know Joey but its the heart ruleing the head in this case.....

Paul

[mrsmackpaul]

4 hours ago, cruiseliner64 said:

I know Joey but its the heart ruleing the head in this case.....

Paul

They do say we should follow our hearts

 

If it was what I wanted, I probably would just buy it

Life has enough regrets already without adding "I regret buying that almost new 1984 R model in 2025"

 

Paul

[cruiseliner64]

2 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said:

They do say we should follow our hearts

 

If it was what I wanted, I probably would just buy it

Life has enough regrets already without adding "I regret buying that almost new 1984 R model in 2025"

 

Paul

I agree 100% with you Paul.Its way outta my pocket range....and itd cost 6000$ to ship to Ireland then 45%tax to import.That 45% is payable on the price paid for the truck and the shipping....75k+6k=81k plus 35k tax=116k......OUCH

PAUL

[mrsmackpaul]

Yes, if I was to buy and import it to Australia I could never get it registered as the looneys running the show have made a rule that any heavy vehicle over 10 years of age imported into Australia isn't allowed to be registered 

Rule change came into effect July 2024 

Apparently that's gunna save the world 

 

Paul 

[Joey Mack]

I do understand.. i bought a truck i wanted, and paid just a measly $2000.00 more then its worth.. Glad I bought it !!

[mowerman]

ya me too,,,bob

[mechohaulic]

7 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said:

They do say we should follow our hearts

 

If it was what I wanted, I probably would just buy it

Life has enough regrets already without adding "I regret buying that almost new 1984 R model in 2025"

 

Paul

I have found that "following our hearts" and later the "regrets "came when the sentence ended with I DO.

[Joey Mack]

Amen!  

[cruiseliner64]

11 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said:

Yes, if I was to buy and import it to Australia I could never get it registered as the looneys running the show have made a rule that any heavy vehicle over 10 years of age imported into Australia isn't allowed to be registered 

Rule change came into effect July 2024 

Apparently that's gunna save the world 

 

Paul 

They havent done that in the EU...YET but they have made it so expensive few will do it.A big part of that 45%tax is a smoke tax....I mean come on a vintage vehicle doing 2/3000 miles a year is goona ruin the planet.....yeah right...

Paul