S1 up for Auction

[WazzaL]

Have just spotted there is a little beauty up for auction on the 5th! Near the bottom of the page.

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auction...

Thought there might be someone who may be interested..

[pcashman]

looks lovely

[jwigglesworth]

Does anybody know if the owner is/was on the Forum?

[greymrj]

I had heard from Classic and Sportscar that Anglia were getting some very interesting variety and this shows it! I was finding loads of interesting stuff even before I came to the S.

Ahhh, the cars I have let go for peanuts!!! (Many of which I would still only value in peanuts!!!!)

[phillpot]

greymrj said:

I was finding loads of interesting stuff even before I came to the S.

Yes, a couple caught my eye, not generally a Beamer fan but like that 840 for (estimate) 2000 - 3000, goodness knows what it cost new then compare that to a Bond Bug for more than double that !

[greymrj]

Got to admit I do have a soft spot for some Beamers. I drooled over a 2002Ti when I was younger (I regret to say I am old enough to remember them badged as Frazer Nash to try to avoid anti German feeling). I have recently had use of an almost mint 1995 328SEi Cabrio, that was such a lovely car to drive and so cheap to buy. A 6cyl 3 litre like the S. What has been interesting is to see some serious trade research into trends in the general classic market (i.e. other than the high value 'exotic' collectors end) which is showing that the market for 50/60's cars is declining but that for the 80/90's is growing. This is a brief quote from Hegarty's:

'Thirty- and 40-somethings are starting to gain serious disposable income and a passion for classic cars from their childhood – and guess what? They don't want the cars owned by their dads. That places the cars built between 1976 and 1996 squarely in the crosshairs of impending serious collectability.'

That has certainly happened in the classic bike market where a mint RD350 Yamaha might now push a 350 BSA Gold Star on value.

Again interestingly it appears to be cabrios/softtops which do best as these are more desireable 'toys' to have in addition to the essential car(s) for daily use.

I think I am off to get that BMW cabrio back as an investment!!!

I cannot however see the day coming when the S is too valuable to drive! (Not in my lifetime anyway!)

[Deeman]

Interesting stock and almost affordable to the plebs. A good range of unusual citroen (especially the Turbo 2 CX). Don't see MG Metro's - Early Celica's. Quite an eclectic collection

[greymrj]

I suppose it is quite encouraging really. The S was estimated at £3.4-3.7K but made £4830 (inc premium). Lots of other interesting stuff sold too.