Any companies that will sell your TVR for you?

Any companies that will sell your TVR for you?

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Mrs BlueCerbera

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2,208 posts

241 months

Saturday 17th February
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Hi. Is anyone able to recommend a company that will take on selling a TVR on my behalf? I don't currently have the time to sell my V8S myself due to other commitments but would really like it to find a new home for it this year. Would be grateful for any recommendations.
Many thanks smile

Hoofy

76,384 posts

283 months

Saturday 17th February
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Given the recent SOR problems where people have lost cars, I'd stay away from doing that kind of thing. If you don't have the time, then advertise it at 10% below market rate and get rid of it quickly.

IIRC this happened with big name companies who you'd trust so frankly fk that.

Mrs BlueCerbera

Original Poster:

2,208 posts

241 months

Saturday 17th February
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Hoofy said:
Given the recent SOR problems where people have lost cars, I'd stay away from doing that kind of thing. If you don't have the time, then advertise it at 10% below market rate and get rid of it quickly.

IIRC this happened with big name companies who you'd trust so frankly fk that.
Thank you, probably wise. It's hard to know what market rate is. I'd happily take a reasonable offer but organising viewings, inspections, test drives etc all takes time and energy I don't seem to have at the moment and I was hoping there was a trusted company to take care of it. Thank you smile

Hoofy

76,384 posts

283 months

Saturday 17th February
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Mrs BlueCerbera said:
Hoofy said:
Given the recent SOR problems where people have lost cars, I'd stay away from doing that kind of thing. If you don't have the time, then advertise it at 10% below market rate and get rid of it quickly.

IIRC this happened with big name companies who you'd trust so frankly fk that.
Thank you, probably wise. It's hard to know what market rate is. I'd happily take a reasonable offer but organising viewings, inspections, test drives etc all takes time and energy I don't seem to have at the moment and I was hoping there was a trusted company to take care of it. Thank you smile
Look at a similar car on the PH Classifieds pages and pitch it at that. If you don't have the time/energy, then go lower. Or just sell it to the trade and take the hit.

There's a reasons WBAC exist (I'm not suggesting that you use them on a TVR!) - I've sold many a cheap car to them because I just cannot be bothered with the tyre kickers expecting a pristine car for £1500!

Oh, FWIW the market is s-l-o-w at the moment due to interest rates, economy, cost of living etc so that will push down prices somewhat.

Mrs BlueCerbera

Original Poster:

2,208 posts

241 months

Saturday 17th February
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Hoofy said:
Look at a similar car on the PH Classifieds pages and pitch it at that. If you don't have the time/energy, then go lower. Or just sell it to the trade and take the hit.

There's a reasons WBAC exist (I'm not suggesting that you use them on a TVR!) - I've sold many a cheap car to them because I just cannot be bothered with the tyre kickers expecting a pristine car for £1500!

Oh, FWIW the market is s-l-o-w at the moment due to interest rates, economy, cost of living etc so that will push down prices somewhat.
There are only 3 other V8 S Series up for sale on here at the moment and those are all trade sellers and 2 of those have been for sale for quite a while. I've renewed my advert and reduced it again, will see what happens!

Hoofy

76,384 posts

283 months

Saturday 17th February
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Mrs BlueCerbera said:
There are only 3 other V8 S Series up for sale on here at the moment and those are all trade sellers and 2 of those have been for sale for quite a while. I've renewed my advert and reduced it again, will see what happens!
Sadly, that's the nature of car selling at the moment. I've noticed a drop in prices for entry-level supercars. F430s were at £80k+ and I'm seeing them now for £60k+.

If you don't need the money, I'd hold it until summer. You're also selling a convertible which sells better in summer.

KKson

3,405 posts

126 months

Saturday 17th February
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I used Amore Autos to sell my 390SE. Very pleased with the service. They undertake a thorough inspection before they are willing to sell it, but then offer a warranty which I think gives buyers some piece of mind.

Wilmslowboy

4,214 posts

207 months

Saturday 17th February
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juliussneezer

62 posts

3 months

Tuesday 5th March
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I tried to sell my 02 Tuscan a few weeks back on a well known site but only got time wasters and people who wanted stupid reductions calling round so I took it off the market.

Now I'm thinking that maybe waiting for the US market to become available might be an option.

Clockwork Cupcake

74,597 posts

273 months

Tuesday 5th March
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Wilmslowboy said:
35 sold on Collecting cars
You mean 35 completed auctions

(The buyer reneged when I "sold" mine through Collecting Cars. I decided to keep it rather then re-list it.)


Wilmslowboy

4,214 posts

207 months

Tuesday 5th March
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Clockwork Cupcake said:
Wilmslowboy said:
35 sold on Collecting cars
You mean 35 completed auctions

(The buyer reneged when I "sold" mine through Collecting Cars. I decided to keep it rather then re-list it.)
That's crap, if it's the blue one a couple years ago I bid on it at the time.

keynsham

273 posts

272 months

Wednesday 6th March
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If you can find "sold" adverts it will give you a real idea of what the market will pay. People are still living in a headspace where they think their cars are worth loads but there are just no buyers! The reality is that as the prices have gone up and up over the last ten years, no-one seems happy to accept the values are now on the slide in all areas of the market. Personally I am glad as I used to love changing cars quite regularly for a selection of Porches, big Mercedes, Jags and other large high end stuff ad really good prices but that all stopped when the prices went mad! 15 years ago I bought a 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa with MOT and in presentable condition for £7500 which, quite frankly is all it was worth. The same car would be £25k now but is never worth the money. I have a 1987 350i wedge now and it is much more fun, and quicker than the Porsche ever was!

mach2

226 posts

235 months

Wednesday 6th March
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If you are looking for an SOR then take a look at Amore Autos, a highly respected TVR specialist who undertake the sale of a car on behalf of the seller.
Have a chat with Mark, the owner, as he is currently looking to bolster his stock levels. But, as he says, go for a drive first to ensure you really want to sell!
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10251641

hillclimbmanic

612 posts

145 months

Saturday 16th March
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Mrs BlueCerbera said:
Hi. Is anyone able to recommend a company that will take on selling a TVR on my behalf? I don't currently have the time to sell my V8S myself due to other commitments but would really like it to find a new home for it this year. Would be grateful for any recommendations.
Many thanks smile
Hi Penny!
I've just messaged you on the Pistonheads sales about your V8S...I've just sold my Griff and have immediate cash !

Kindest Regards,
Paul (Manic)


Edited by hillclimbmanic on Saturday 16th March 21:40