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Jun 24, 2022 · One of these historic trains is up for auction for $6,500. Getty Images. The last relic of a dead breed can now be yours. The Redbird model subway car, which has stood guard outside Queens...
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Jun 23, 2022 · The iconic, scarlet red subway car formerly transported visitors to and from the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and was retired from service in 2003. Opening price for this remarkable piece of New York City history is $6,500.
Jul 16, 2022 · Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images. The Big Apple’s last Redbird subway car has sold to the highest bidder for nearly a quarter of a million dollars. The winning bidder, who went by the name...
Jul 18, 2022 · New York City sells ‘Last Redbird’ subway car. By Joseph M. Calisi | July 18, 2022. | Last updated on February 23, 2024. Car currently on display in Queens goes for $235,700 in auction.
Redbird trains were eight New York City Subway train models so-nicknamed because of their red paint. The Redbirds totaled 1,410 cars of the following types on the A Division lines: R26, R28, R29, R33, R33S, and R36. There were also 550 cars on the B Division lines: R27 and R30/A.
Jun 23, 2022 · The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) today listed Redbird subway car #9075 – the last of its kind – for public auction. Update ~ The Redbird sold at auction for $235,700.00, 35-times the starting bid of $6,500.00, to an undisclosed lucky buyer.
Jul 26, 2022 · A “redbird” car from the 1960s was auctioned off for $235,700. Its future whereabouts and purpose are unknown.
