Abu garcia reel

[Stinker]

I would love to get more info on a abu garcia reel No. 5000,,foot no.125542,it has 4 screws on the left side, which from what i understand is pre 1968,could be wrong,lol,is it worth anything or should I just fish with it ?can't find any other numbers on it,All help would be very much appreciated, Thank you

[joe klaus]

These reels sell between 50 and 75 dollars (if they are nice, i.e. very little or no boat rash). There was a very nice 5000 with case and paperwork that sold for 50 last night.

[oc1]

When they were first introduced the 5000 cost the equivalent of $450 in today's dollars. Today, a new ABU modern round-reel equivalent is about $80 and a Kastking knock-off of the original ABU 5000 is about $50.

[Ron Mc]

Fred Ribb's website has the most Ambassadeur history in one place.
https://lurelore.com/freds/abu.html