I just used We Buy Any Car dot Com.

[northwest monkey]

cologne2792 said:

northwest monkey said:

cologne2792 said:

I know it's not there usual fayre but I do remember them offering £150 for an '86 280 Capri which the owner promptly sold for £7 grand.

Is this not just the same as the insurance quotes for £10k when everyone else is £1k - they just don't want it / the business?

A Capri 280 is hardly going to be in the latest issue of Glass's Guide.

Very true but the Capri is just an example of many older 'domestic' cars that are valued and sell for considerably more than they're realistically worth. Perhaps we need a classic version of WBAC ?

Could be an good opportunity for someone who knew what they are doing - you'd have to know the Classics market inside out & upside down though. I can understand why WBAC aren't interested!

The thing is, you'd end up exactly the same as WBAC. Valuing a Ford Capri 280 or a Triumph Stag is probably fairly straightforward, but how would you fancy something obscure? You can't is probably the answer - hence why they go to auction.

[cologne2792]

northwest monkey said:

cologne2792 said:

northwest monkey said:

cologne2792 said:

I know it's not there usual fayre but I do remember them offering £150 for an '86 280 Capri which the owner promptly sold for £7 grand.

Is this not just the same as the insurance quotes for £10k when everyone else is £1k - they just don't want it / the business?

A Capri 280 is hardly going to be in the latest issue of Glass's Guide.

Very true but the Capri is just an example of many older 'domestic' cars that are valued and sell for considerably more than they're realistically worth. Perhaps we need a classic version of WBAC ?

Could be an good opportunity for someone who knew what they are doing - you'd have to know the Classics market inside out & upside down though. I can understand why WBAC aren't interested!

The thing is, you'd end up exactly the same as WBAC. Valuing a Ford Capri 280 or a Triumph Stag is probably fairly straightforward, but how would you fancy something obscure? You can't is probably the answer - hence why they go to auction.

Yes you're quite right. I'm a very big Capri fan and have been owning and driving them for the last 26 years but personally I see little point in an immaculate low mileage 280 if it costs £23 grand or thereabouts - unless you have a museum... Subjective values are great if you shop at places like Christie's but not so good if you live out of Tesco.