400SE at ACA auctions 18th June

[Nick Brough]

Virtually the same spec as mine, and an interesting estimate, it will be intriguing to see what it makes.

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

Regards

Nick

[ElvisWedgely]

Same as mine too. Even the colour. If it fetches that kind of money, things are looking up.

Tony. TCB.

[njhucker]

From the pics I would say that mine is at least as good or better, and I have insured mine for £8k

[Nick Brough]

njhucker said:

From the pics I would say that mine is at least as good or better, and I have insured mine for £8k

I believe mine is better. especially as the auction one has not done many miles between MOT's in the last few years. However, I have also been harping on about how undervalued these cars are to friends family those who would listen and to many who wouldn't or didn't want to.

I think the signs are there that these cars are on the way up, which has it's pros and cons, biggest pro of course being if prices rise people will be willing to spend more to keep wedges on the road. Also think the new road tax laws coming in next year will push the prices of older sports / high performance cars up further.

Will be keeping a close eye on the auction one as a bench mark, and in case I have to increase my insurance up from it's current £7k value.

Regards

Nick

[JumboBeef]

Surely any new road tax laws will not be back dated and so will not affect Wedges.

Will get free tax in 10-15 years time though

[mrzigazaga]

The engine bay looks a bit neglected...That air filter looks well shagged....

[ElvisWedgely]

My advice, now is the time to buy,buy,buy,buy. In a few years time sell,sell,sell,sell. $$$$$$$ There are no doubts now, it's all clear cut. Act now or be left out. Investors be warned!!!

For the enthusiasts, hang on to your cars and just enjoy them. It's for love, not money

Tony.TCB.

[Nick Brough]

JumboBeef said:

Surely any new road tax laws will not be back dated and so will not affect Wedges.

Will get free tax in 10-15 years time though

3 bands only expensive, excessive and you've got to be joking I am not a premiership football player.

It's only going to apply to new cars for now, and to be fair it's the first year rate that's the killer for sports cars.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/ved-road-tax-from-20...

ElvisWedgely said:

My advice, now is the time to buy,buy,buy,buy. In a few years time sell,sell,sell,sell. $$$$$$$ There are no doubts now, it's all clear cut. Act now or be left out. Investors be warned!!!

For the enthusiasts, hang on to your cars and just enjoy them. It's for love, not money

Tony.TCB.

Have to agree from experience, 16 years ago I got offered a motorbike for £13k, didn't have the money as I had just bought a car, should have borrowed it. Now if I want the same bike they are anything from £100k to £300k so that ship has sailed.

Don't think wedges will go up that much but everything is relative.

Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Nick

Edited by Nick Brough on Monday 23 May 12:33

[Nick Brough]

Allegedly went for £9000, have to see if this is confirmed

[Henry Harris]

Result including Premium: £9,450

1989 TVR 400 SE, Lot Number: 284

[mrzigazaga]

Thats in the ballpark figure for a useable 400SE....

[rev-erend]

Pretty good for an auction figure.

Many buyers are traders - so we might be seeing it for sale again soon.

[ElvisWedgely]

It went for good money. There's a 450 on PH for less and still hasn't sold and it's a private sale which means better inspection opportunity. Unless of course the auction sale is provisional.

Tony. TCB.

[JumboBeef]

I thought the 450 was for sale for ever and is a shed......?

[ElvisWedgely]

JumboBeef said:

I thought the 450 was for sale for ever and is a shed......?

I think he's spending a couple of grand on it to bring it up to scratch.

Tony.TCB.