Selling 1974 E type Jaguar - advice please
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Hi All,
I am looking at some advice from the PH experts. I have a friend who is going to sell her ex husband's (sadly he died last year) 1974 Jaguar E type convertible. It is in excellent condition, undergone significant restoration and is a one owner car from new. I know little or nothing about selling classic cars so was wondering if anybody could advise on where to advertise it and, more importantly, how to avoid getting ripped off by dealers offering well under the asking price. She is based in the North West close to Manchester if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
I am looking at some advice from the PH experts. I have a friend who is going to sell her ex husband's (sadly he died last year) 1974 Jaguar E type convertible. It is in excellent condition, undergone significant restoration and is a one owner car from new. I know little or nothing about selling classic cars so was wondering if anybody could advise on where to advertise it and, more importantly, how to avoid getting ripped off by dealers offering well under the asking price. She is based in the North West close to Manchester if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Contact the www.jec.org.uk, the E-Type Registrar will help you out. See here for price guide...http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/22/e+type/
Hi, I'd agree with help on valuation via the JEC. Regarding the best way to sell the car, opinions may vary but in my case I opted to sell my S1 via auction last year. I contacted several of the main specialist auctioneers and short listed two, both of whom travelled to view the car, both concluded a recommended reserve price that was very similar and both were very open and professional. I have no connection with any auction house by the way!
I wanted an auction that was part of a larger event for increased footfall and a higher profile. I opted to use Silverstone Auctions at the NEC Classic last November. The car achieved a much higher selling price than the reserve and substantially more than I would have advertised as a private sale.
Although not nearly as emotive as your circumstances, I had owned the car for many years and it was helpful to consign to auction and leave enquiries and viewing to those folks.
In any event, I hope all goes well under the circumstances.
I wanted an auction that was part of a larger event for increased footfall and a higher profile. I opted to use Silverstone Auctions at the NEC Classic last November. The car achieved a much higher selling price than the reserve and substantially more than I would have advertised as a private sale.
Although not nearly as emotive as your circumstances, I had owned the car for many years and it was helpful to consign to auction and leave enquiries and viewing to those folks.
In any event, I hope all goes well under the circumstances.
Hi, I'd agree with help on valuation via the JEC. Regarding the best way to sell the car, opinions may vary but in my case I opted to sell my S1 via auction last year. I contacted several of the main specialist auctioneers and short listed two, both of whom travelled to view the car, both concluded a recommended reserve price that was very similar and both were very open and professional. I have no connection with any auction house by the way!
I wanted an auction that was part of a larger event for increased footfall and a higher profile. I opted to use Silverstone Auctions at the NEC Classic last November. The car achieved a much higher selling price than the reserve and substantially more than I would have advertised as a private sale.
Although not nearly as emotive as your circumstances, I had owned the car for many years and it was helpful to consign to auction and leave enquiries and viewing to those folks.
In any event, I hope all goes well under the circumstances.
I wanted an auction that was part of a larger event for increased footfall and a higher profile. I opted to use Silverstone Auctions at the NEC Classic last November. The car achieved a much higher selling price than the reserve and substantially more than I would have advertised as a private sale.
Although not nearly as emotive as your circumstances, I had owned the car for many years and it was helpful to consign to auction and leave enquiries and viewing to those folks.
In any event, I hope all goes well under the circumstances.
A most unlikely thought, but the car doesn't have a brass plaque on the dashboard by any chance? It's a long shot, but this is a 1974 car so a very late one, and if by chance it is one of the 50 commemorative ones that would increase the value considerably. If it isn't black forget I posted! Photos of the car and under bonnet would help us evaluate more, but the auction route is the way to go. H&H in the Midlands achieve good results and charge less commission, but one of the big events like Silverstone Classic or the Goodwood Festival or Revival do bring astounding prices. Oh, and the auction house will arrange transport and take all the hassle off her hands. \best of luck.
lowdrag said:
A most unlikely thought, but the car doesn't have a brass plaque on the dashboard by any chance? It's a long shot, but this is a 1974 car so a very late one, and if by chance it is one of the 50 commemorative ones that would increase the value considerably. If it isn't black forget I posted! Photos of the car and under bonnet would help us evaluate more, but the auction route is the way to go. H&H in the Midlands achieve good results and charge less commission, but one of the big events like Silverstone Classic or the Goodwood Festival or Revival do bring astounding prices. Oh, and the auction house will arrange transport and take all the hassle off her hands. \best of luck.
49 Black, 1 BRG Commemoratives?MikeE said:
lowdrag said:
A most unlikely thought, but the car doesn't have a brass plaque on the dashboard by any chance? It's a long shot, but this is a 1974 car so a very late one, and if by chance it is one of the 50 commemorative ones that would increase the value considerably. If it isn't black forget I posted! Photos of the car and under bonnet would help us evaluate more, but the auction route is the way to go. H&H in the Midlands achieve good results and charge less commission, but one of the big events like Silverstone Classic or the Goodwood Festival or Revival do bring astounding prices. Oh, and the auction house will arrange transport and take all the hassle off her hands. \best of luck.
49 Black, 1 BRG Commemoratives?Edited by ToneyCaroney on Wednesday 14th June 17:37
ToneyCaroney said:
MikeE said:
lowdrag said:
A most unlikely thought, but the car doesn't have a brass plaque on the dashboard by any chance? It's a long shot, but this is a 1974 car so a very late one, and if by chance it is one of the 50 commemorative ones that would increase the value considerably. If it isn't black forget I posted! Photos of the car and under bonnet would help us evaluate more, but the auction route is the way to go. H&H in the Midlands achieve good results and charge less commission, but one of the big events like Silverstone Classic or the Goodwood Festival or Revival do bring astounding prices. Oh, and the auction house will arrange transport and take all the hassle off her hands. \best of luck.
49 Black, 1 BRG Commemoratives?Edited by ToneyCaroney on Wednesday 14th June 17:37
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