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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #200 on: January 27, 2017, 03:38:47 AM »
Quote from: Bird on January 26, 2017, 11:26:24 PM
stupid money for what it is... but yea I'd have it!

Not if you're the seller.  :D
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« Reply #201 on: January 27, 2017, 04:05:41 AM »
Well it looks like the Coupe is sold. I am taking it to it's new owner next weekend.
Bring on the next project. FTE power in my 80 series.
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« Reply #202 on: January 27, 2017, 04:48:44 AM »
Bugger, I bet ya happy and sad about that.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #203 on: January 27, 2017, 05:31:58 AM »
Quote from: oldmate on January 26, 2017, 09:22:46 PM
Current bid. $240000.

These types of cars are not a good long term investment IMO.
Once the cashed-up baby boomers are gone (and that's not all that far off), nobody will want them and the prices will taper right off accordingly.
Fun to own and drive, and OK if you have a crystal ball and know when to sell....

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« Reply #204 on: January 27, 2017, 06:33:57 AM »
The trend is swinging to original good driver quality cars a fair bit too.

The HT Monaro Shannon's auctioned last year was a good example, $225,000 with a dent and a scrape included for the price.
That's then why mint ones are as dear as they are.

That's why we bought the car we did, couple of bumps on the front guards, but approx. 75% is still the original paint from1964 and its never been dicked with, except some knucklehead by-passed the original A/C control.

We have a replacement already and will be sorted shortly.

 
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« Reply #205 on: January 27, 2017, 10:33:05 AM »
But is the aircon Cold Kev, Would be multi zone too  wouldnt it,  front and rear vented  left right on / off etc .
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« Reply #206 on: January 27, 2017, 11:52:12 AM »
Quote from: GeoffA on January 27, 2017, 05:31:58 AM
These types of cars are not a good long term investment IMO.
Once the cashed-up baby boomers are gone (and that's not all that far off), nobody will want them and the prices will taper right off accordingly.
Fun to own and drive, and OK if you have a crystal ball and know when to sell....

 :cheers:

100% agree with Yank cars.

Aussie cars are the exact opposite though. They're just going up and up.
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« Reply #207 on: January 27, 2017, 01:10:07 PM »
Quote from: edz on January 27, 2017, 10:33:05 AM
But is the aircon Cold Kev, Would be multi zone too  wouldnt it,  front and rear vented  left right on / off etc .

Nah, nowhere near cold yet, only cool.
I had a trouble shooting book arrive from the states on Wednesday and we're (me and the lecky) are getting there.
Being the first year of the Climate Control A/C, only 4 vents in the front.

The series 75 stretch had a separate back A/C unit.
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« Reply #208 on: January 27, 2017, 01:12:33 PM »
^^^ I temper that with there just isnt the quantity of  factory built specials or even base models as survivors in good condition or original parts to restore them .. So when a realy good or execptional one comes up so does the collectability and price .
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« Reply #209 on: January 27, 2017, 04:20:47 PM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 27, 2017, 04:48:44 AM
Bugger, I bet ya happy and sad about that.

I'll get more bang for my buck by having the 80 brought back up to scratch then I will having the Val sit in the shed. I will miss it. It really is a well looked after, reasonably original car. And a coupe to match. Everyone knows 2 doors are cooler than 4. Took it for a run to the beach yesterday for Aus. Day. Had 7 different blokes stop and chat about it whilst it was parked up. Got a few thumbs up and a some bird at Maccas screamed out her window that she "Loved my sexy car". Oh how we laughed. Anyway it's going to a good home and I've had some fun in it. Lot's more fun to be had in a FTE powered cruiser though. Bring it on.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #210 on: January 27, 2017, 04:33:09 PM »


Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 27, 2017, 06:33:57 AM
The trend is swinging to original good driver quality cars a fair bit too.

The HT Monaro Shannon's auctioned last year was a good example, $225,000 with a dent and a scrape included for the price.
That's then why mint ones are as dear as they are.

The yellow bathurst HK I posted earlier is predicted to go for around 250K at next months Shannons auction.  Looks like its had a repaint, but the interior looks original.

The owner of a panel shop a panel beater mate worked at back in the 90's had an all original XW phase 2 HO. Complete with a nice whack in the rear quarter. Now you'd think owning a panel shop you'd fix it? Nup, would need a new quarter to repair and that would mean it's no longer 'original'. I never really understood his thinking back then, but at least he drove it a fair bit.
His brother had a wicked fast big block XA GT coupe.



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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #211 on: January 27, 2017, 09:02:40 PM »
Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on January 27, 2017, 11:52:12 AM
100% agree with Yank cars.

Aussie cars are the exact opposite though. They're just going up and up.

At the moment they are Shane, but once the baby boomers (and possibly include those born a few years later) are gone, so will the demand.

The point is, numbers willing to pay the big bucks will fall....today's kids aren't interested in them.
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« Reply #212 on: January 27, 2017, 09:40:22 PM »
Agree. Cashed up retirees are buying up what they either had or desired in their teens/20s, or maybe what dad drove. Probably always been that way, current 20yo won't desire a Torana, they'll be chasing something they are driving now.

Of course there are exceptions, but when only the exceptions are left there won't be the demand, and hence not the price.

Edit: we are also rapidly approaching when electric cars are more normal and self driving cars available. that will change the market as well. Maybe we'll see electric conversions to keep away from petrol prices, but they won't need to be original then either.
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« Reply #213 on: January 28, 2017, 02:30:16 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on January 27, 2017, 09:02:40 PM
The point is, numbers willing to pay the big bucks will fall....today's kids aren't interested in them.

This came up on Facebook today.
(A HQ Coupe just sold for almoat $160k on the Goldy today)

Prices aren't going south and some kids today love them.
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« Reply #214 on: January 28, 2017, 03:49:23 PM »
Quote from: Footy Shorts Shane on January 28, 2017, 02:30:16 PM
....some kids today love them.
Sure, but will there be enough to maintain the prices??
Talking about a few years down the track, not today or tomorrow.
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« Reply #215 on: January 28, 2017, 06:33:40 PM »
There is also a big difference between $10k for a tidy HQ and $250k for a collector special. I don't think the basics will change much. As the 'tidy HQ' become more rare will probably hold their value well. Less of them, but with less buyers too.
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« Reply #216 on: January 29, 2017, 09:18:49 AM »
Quote from: Bird on January 25, 2017, 08:06:02 AM
I'm finished.
1977 Holden Torana SS A9X 2 Door Hatchback
Year: 09/1977
Make: Holden
Model: Torana SS A9X
Body: 2 Door Hatchback
Engine: 308, V8, Petrol
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
VIN/CHASSIS: CLX054605M
ENG No: HT73452
Odometer Indicating: 140,347
Seats: 5
Colour: Palais White with a Black Bonnet
Description/extras:
GENUINE A9x - Just 99 Produced in Total. If your looking for a rare car - look no further!
Car purchased by current owner about 15 years ago. A set of original rims come with the car. Number plate sold with car if QLD buyer. Sold un-registered.






http://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=5488&lid=957761&pgn=1&pgs=100&gv=True
love to have seen the final price :(


Current Bid:
 
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Bidder(s)  C166122 x 1
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« Reply #217 on: January 29, 2017, 09:43:50 AM »
200k?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151573373317/

AHhh I see why ....
"2 x Polarisers"  :cup:
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« Reply #218 on: January 29, 2017, 02:03:25 PM »
Quote from: Bird on January 29, 2017, 09:18:49 AM
love to have seen the final price :(


Current Bid:
 
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Bidder(s)  C166122 x 1

Saw something on Facebook that it set some sort of record at $260k
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« Reply #219 on: January 29, 2017, 02:30:36 PM »
Quote from: Bird on January 29, 2017, 09:43:50 AM
200k?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151573373317/

AHhh I see why ....
"2 x Polarisers"  :cup:


Mmmmmmmmmmmmm........Director.
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« Reply #220 on: January 29, 2017, 02:33:35 PM »
Correct, it was an online bid at $260,000 and when they started the actual auction, no further bids were received.

I watched it live to air, the whole thing was done pretty good, except for Laurel and Hardy doing some commentating.
One was bearable, the other was a complete nimrod talking crap.

The guy that bought the 67 Nova should have bought it in Nov 16 when it was for sale at $95,000.
He paid $105,000 under the hammer.
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« Reply #221 on: February 01, 2017, 11:40:10 AM »
Yeah yeah I know its not an old car But it aged and it is cool and it fits in a car ...  8)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwjgbw0gqmM
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« Reply #222 on: February 01, 2017, 08:30:13 PM »
Not often, but occasionally you find a little history under rear seats of Yank cars. Build sheets, trim code specs, delivery receipts etc.
Pulled a rear seat from a '69 Chev today.  Almost 50 years of trim code, production line details etc stashed away out of sight, until today  ;D

Love old cars  :cup:
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« Reply #223 on: February 02, 2017, 02:56:41 AM »
Some great reading right there.
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« Reply #224 on: February 02, 2017, 11:31:53 AM »
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