Classic car tied to modern currency?
Classic car tied to modern currency?
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Slow M

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Fiscracer

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Saturday 30th November 2013
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Maybe, given the prices elsewhere

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20934/lot/7/

prideaux

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Saturday 30th November 2013
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Fiscracer said:
Maybe, given the prices elsewhere

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20934/lot/7/
I think Richard is right prices overall have risen and just look at prices of Lotus etc of around the same time and TVRs are still Very good value on the Smiles to the pound.
Yes they are way beyond 10 years ago and some of the cars you have highlighted may be a bit overpriced but not by much IMOP.
To get a top restored mint Vixen under 25k I think is going to be rare as you cant rebuild one for that if you take the time/labour into account most restorations are 300 to 600 hours work do the maths.
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prideaux

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Sunday 1st December 2013
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A good example of prices there is a 2500m on USA E bay 8 hours to go nice however not original in many ways and now at 25600 of there beer tokens and even at that price reserve not met and Haynes at Wire Wheels has recently sold a Griffith 200 road car at nearly 100 000 of there beer tokens.
The Prices are strong and seems that my Eagle Jaguar theory of well done upgrades that are in keeping with the car and done well are having a positive effect not a negative effect on prices.
Yes there are the collectors out there that want OE and that's great but there seems to be a growing number of Classic owners that want the Classic car but slightly more usable and practical for modern use and roads
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Fiscracer

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Sunday 1st December 2013
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Anyone fancy a new transporter? If so you're too late it sold earlier today for.....guess how much?

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20934/lot/11/

prideaux

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171 months

Sunday 1st December 2013
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Fiscracer said:
Anyone fancy a new transporter? If so you're too late it sold earlier today for.....guess how much?

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20934/lot/11/
Fantastic I am sure he will be delighted I was taking to the owner at Goodwood she really is a unique machine will have to look and see what the cars made.
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