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  1. 400SPYDER

    400SPYDER F1 Rookie

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    Don't know how many of you regularly read either Classic & Sports Car or classiccars - both have Fcar articles this month F50/308 respectively.

    Am I the only one who has never been able to find an Fcar at the low prices they publish? I realise the price guides are only indicative and cover a wide age range for the same car - but they always seem to be far too low.

    As an example C & SC state that the F50 featured is worth £200k - anyone ever seen one for sale at that price? The cheapest one I've seen was about 400k euros @ £280k - which is 40% more than C & SC quote.

    Be interested in your experiences/comments.
     
  2. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    I know where there is a F50 for £230k a uk one
     
  3. 400SPYDER

    400SPYDER F1 Rookie

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    One day maybe Steve - well we can all dream.

    Still 15% more than that quoted by C & SC - you could get a really good 2nd Fcar with the difference!
     
  4. stevetr

    stevetr Formula Junior

    Sep 29, 2003
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    I've noticed the same thing. It must really annoy advertisers. In a recent issue of Classic & Sports Car there were several Daytonas and Dino246's for sale through respected dealers, but all at prices way in excess of their guide. Strange. And when did you last see a TR available at 22k, their 'average' price for this model?!
     
  5. BERTONE

    BERTONE Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2004
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    THEY RECKON YOU CAN GET A 308 GT4 IN SHOW CONDITION FOR £15K.
    I WROTE TO THEM ASKING THEM TO FIND ME ONE AND I WOULD BUY IT, NO REPLY!!!!!!!
     
  6. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
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    They reckon you can get a 'show' 328GTS from a dealer for £32k. Yeah right.

    That said, if you want a real laugh, look at Parkers Price Guide next time you are in the newsagents; they reckon you will get a mint 99 355 GTS from a dealer for £52k.

    As you say, show me where....

    Robert.
     
  7. HectorZauss

    HectorZauss Guest

    Aug 17, 2004
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    You have to remember these magaziines are aimed at (and written by) the Triumph Spitfire/Austin 40 "classic car" enthusiast. When it comes to ant sort of specialist or exotic stuff they seem a little out of their depth. After all, I bet they are basing their opinions on ads that have appeared in their magazine - rather than any in depth knowledge of the market.
     
  8. 365boy

    365boy Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
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    Hector,

    I'm not sure I'd agree that C&SC or Classic Cars are aimed at that readership. That's more Practical Classics & Classic Car Weekly territory.

    If you want to see unrealistically HIGH estimates, check out Octane. When they did a feature on my Daytona last month, they kept quoting '£100,000 for a good one'.

    Well, that may - just - be true of exceptionally low mileage minters, but for well-maintained, moderate mileage cars (even at dealers) it's £15k too high....

    John
     
  9. GavC

    GavC Formula Junior

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    I am in the trade and have to agree with everybody else. Price Guides are well out of proportion. I know of a restoration project 308 gtb fibreglass and I know this will fetch far more than their guide list. I think they use auction prices only for Fcars, But full dealer prices for the likes of MG/Triumph etc. Other than that its one of the better publication. Take it with a pinch of salt.
     
  10. 400SPYDER

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  11. 400SPYDER

    400SPYDER F1 Rookie

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    Hi John

    What is your opinion on Daytona spyder prices?

    Is there much of a difference between an original spyder and a coupe that has been converted?

    Cheers Kevan

    :) See you down the road - with huge grins on both our faces :)
     
  12. stevep

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    a rhd drive one steve, what mileage
     
  13. 400SPYDER

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