Durban Funworld auction: Red cableway valued at R12m
The famous red cable cars that many Durbanites grew up with are valued at R12-million... but starting bids are at about 10% of the value.
We heard about the iconic Durban Funworld's closing recently and it can only be described as an end of an era.
As much as most collectors of antique things would be excited to hear about the rides and attractions from the 80-year-old heritage site going up for auction, we're uncertain if everyone has the moola for it.
Since owner Nic Steyn has been trying to sell the rides and other assets to a potential operator for the past twelve years with no luck, the items have now been put up for auction with the Dales Brothers.
The Dales Brothers posted the items on their Facebook page.
"You can bid on it in its entirety or piecemeal. The adorable smaller attractions such as Mother Goose will be up for auction at a separate date if the entire lot isn't sold as one lot.” (Times Live)
It's certainly not just an end of an era for Durbanites but also for the Steyn family. Especially after Steyn shared that he has such fond memories of enjoying the amusement park as a child.
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"Dales Brothers' website states the famous red cableway is valued at R12m, while the dodgem cars and track are valued at R2m. The valuation of the swing boat is R1.8m. Steyn said the starting bids are about 10% of the values stated." (Times Live)
We guess the important question is, can you afford to start the bidding at 1.2-million for the famous red cable cars?
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