Wedge Prices?

[Lean Machine]

For quite a long while now I have been wondering why the Wedge prices are generally so low compared to other classics. This morning as I was sitting in front of the computer, it just hit me. I began to see why. I reckon it's all down to the owners. In this world there are three types of people. There are those that make things happen, those who watch things happen, and then there are those who didn't know anything did happen. In the world of Wedge ownership however, I think the owners can be classified into only two groups. There are those who love their Wedge, are totally committed, and spend a lot of time, effort and money to constantly improve their cars. Then there are those who buy a Wedge, totally abuse it, don't give a toss about it's condition and use it mainly for farming. In terms of ratio, there seems to be a lot more of the latter and consequently the prices are suffering. With other classics however, there seems to be only the one category. They ALL love their classics, keep them in top condition and ask top prices for them. And, you know what? they are achieving it. So there you have it. Learn to love your Wedge!

Tony. TCB.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Tony..This is something that i have pondered about and i for one thought that there should be a price guide set out by us..BUT...And it is a very big but.(Bit like the one that got binned last week).If you are selling your beloved wedge then a higher price is most welcoming but if you are on the other end and are looking to buy then a high price is not so welcoming..I agree that there should be some kind of minimum value for a loved, Looked after example..Although you can get a good car for under 5K which is a lot of car for that kind of money and you are also buying into a piece of british history..I think all the aspects of owning and driving a wedge are priceless and the experience should be inherently passed on to the next generation of TVR wedge nutjobs..Whoops..I mean owners....The rarer models command the higher prices but this is not to say that all the other models are any less valuable or inferior its just how it is...Personally i love em all and if i had the money i would buy one in every colour and in every model made..I would drive a different one each day, Although i might find it hard to drive with the trance like silly goofy grin i would develop in this scenario....

[James MK]

Interesting to note that prices of some earlier models have crept up in recent years, this being spearheaded by the best examples going to well healed enthusiasts who want them badly enough to pay top dollar.

If a nicely maintained/restored wedge goes to someone who wants it badly enough and is willing to pay a higher price then bit by bit the bar will be raised. If the value increases then more people will be able to justify spending more to maintain them. As these models get scarcer it's more likely to happen, but I've not seen any signs yet. Just suppose 'Ashes to Ashes' had featured a period TVR instead of a Quattro, things could be very different!

[Wedg1e]

If you're into wedges for the money you have the wrong car. So sell it to someone who appreciates it for what it is and fk off into Porsches.

Just my 2p-worth...

[adam quantrill]

I am into wedges for the money (at least partly) but not 'cos they are high, 'cos they are low and therefore brilliant value.

[maston]

Hi Tony,

Agree and disagree.
I have a classic mini as well as my wedge and generally they are all loved and looked after too.
But the prices are suffering too, I think it is just the state of the economy at the mo.

[Convert]

To be honest, I don't give a st about wedge prices. OI bought mine over six years ago, I've upgraded / fixed numerous things on it, and I'd probably get my intial purchase price back if I put it up for sale.

I'm never going to sell though, nothing gives as much grin factor, the noise, the presence, the sense of occasion.

I love the way it goes, the way it sounds and the way it smells; it's so much more involving than a modern car.

Then there's you guys, my fellow Wedgers. I've never met a more enthusiastic or helpful crowd.


So like Ian says, if you're in it for the money, fucx off and buy a porker.

[400SE Dave]

In the current climate I guess that less than 20mpg doesn't help either!!!

Best money I ever spent on a car !

[mrzigazaga]

Convert said:

Then there's you guys, my fellow Wedgers. I've never met a more enthusiastic or helpful crowd.

I think you have hit the nail on the head there mate..I have known a lot of people in my life but you guys help me see the light..you made me realise there are still nice people left in this world..People who care about their fellow man and are passionate about their cars..willing to share knowledge and get involved to help in anyway they can..Also like me you are a little bit crazy and up for a laugh..Never once have i ever heard any of you bragging about what they have or how much they earn..I have some regrets in life but one thing i will never ever regret is buying a wedge..Its the best car i have ever owned even with all its quirks and niggles but thats what makes them what they are..They are full of character just like the people that own and drive them..They dont just get under your skin...They become part of your soul...I love my wedge and she loves me...I think...

[dixiebabes]

I wouldn't swap it for a Porsche, or any other car for that matter.I have fell in love with the wedge and the reason they dont fetch the money they should do is the fact that we dont want anybody realising what bangs for such a cheap buck you get. Hence keeps all the idiots from driving a real drivers car and killing themselves in the process when they cant handle it. Lets keep it the way it is cause money dont really matter in wedgedom.

Dix

[Rockettvr]

I for one am glad prices are low as if they were higher i wouldn't have been able to get one! To be honest i'm going to fess up and admit i wasn't after a wedge and only got mine cos the missus saw it on ebay and it was within budget. I was looking for a sporty kit car with a budget of 2K the wife spotted the TVR with 6 hrs to go and it was about £1200. I'd always like the wedges -a neighbour had a pale blue metallic 280i back in the day- but when anyone mentioned TVR i thought that they'd be to expensive for me. Anyway got a few bids in and got it for £1800. £300 more got it through the MOT. So £2100 in total gets me a fantastic british sports car that i absolutely love to drive - a real blast every time. Now all rack your brains and think of another vehicle that delivers so much for so little cash.
I cant think of too many that even come close can you?
To be honest i think we should be grateful prices are low - would you be prepared to pay £10K-£15 for a 350i ( the price of a half decent MGB) or £40K-£50K for a SEAC? Even if you had the cash could you justify spending that amount to the wife?
My take is that we should keep the wedge a secret to ourselves so we can continue to enjoy them without having to pay exhorbitant amounts of cash to do it
REMEMBER: The first rule of wedge club is -we do NOT talk about wedge club

[wooly350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Tony..This is something that i have pondered about and i for one thought that there should be a price guide set out by us..BUT...And it is a very big but.(Bit like the one that got binned last week).If you are selling your beloved wedge then a higher price is most welcoming but if you are on the other end and are looking to buy then a high price is not so welcoming..I agree that there should be some kind of minimum value for a loved, Looked after example..Although you can get a good car for under 5K which is a lot of car for that kind of money and you are also buying into a piece of british history..I think all the aspects of owning and driving a wedge are priceless and the experience should be inherently passed on to the next generation of TVR wedge nutjobs..Whoops..I mean owners....The rarer models command the higher prices but this is not to say that all the other models are any less valuable or inferior its just how it is...Personally i love em all and if i had the money i would buy one in every colour and in every model made..I would drive a different one each day, Although i might find it hard to drive with the trance like silly goofy grin i would develop in this scenario....

Didn't we see you at the start of the lympics Mark playing with ya snotter?