CCM investment

[hosedoctor]

As above really,looking at buying a CCM spitfire as an investment,are they a sort after bike as they only make a limited amount?

[shunter V8]

I do like the spitfire and I also collect classic bikes but most bikes that become collectable and valuable take 40 years+ to get to that stage, if you are doing it to make money I am not so sure it's a sure it's the best quickest way, if you are going to enjoy it and keep it long term then it probably will, I suppose it's like most other investments there is always a risk. Just look at the Yamaha RD350lc £1000 new in 1980 over £5000 today for a decent one but we had no idea back then.

[CAPP0]

shunter V8 said:

I do like the spitfire and I also collect classic bikes but most bikes that become collectable and valuable take 40 years+ to get to that stage, if you are doing it to make money I am not so sure it's a sure it's the best quickest way, if you are going to enjoy it and keep it long term then it probably will, I suppose it's like most other investments there is always a risk. Just look at the Yamaha RD350lc £1000 new in 1980 over £5000 today for a decent one but we had no idea back then.

If somebody had put £1000 into some sort of high-interest locked-down account in 1980, what would it be worth now? I have no idea how that could be calculated but it would be interesting to know, vs buying the RD and locking it away in a heated container?

[rapide]

CAPP0 said:

If somebody had put £1000 into some sort of high-interest locked-down account in 1980, what would it be worth now? I have no idea how that could be calculated but it would be interesting to know, vs buying the RD and locking it away in a heated container?

Bank of England have an inflation calculator. £1000 in 1980 is just over £4000 now (3.9% average). The RD would be out performed by most financial investments.

Wages haven’t really gone up with inflation for too long now, so you can argue a bit. But in summary I’d say bar a handful of exotics bikes are not investments without manmaths.

Add the reducing numbers of bikers and limited access to petrol in 20+ years time. It’s a niche market and I think a lot of people will be disappointed. The good news is, stop hoarding and ride more

[shunter V8]

Absolutely right I agree 100% buy it and use it if it gains value all the better if not no big deal as you have had so much fun it dosent really matter, I collect classic bikes because I like them at the present time they are going up but as pointed out that could all change.