chicken coop gt

[Syndrome]

A rusty Falcon coupe will sell for almost the same price as the recent high-profile Kingswood coupe that sold.

[hayseed]

I see there's a Sandman Panelvan in the same Sale. Over $80,000 & yet to reach reserve..!!

@Rockwiz, get your Cheque book out..LOL

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by hayseed

I see there's a Sandman Panelvan in the same Sale. Over $80,000 & yet to reach reserve..!!

@Rockwiz, get your Cheque book out..LOL

For that sort of money I would be looking for a nice SAR.

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by anto

I understand the sentimentality the guy has
My brother has a green XB 302 coupe, rotting away in the back yard with only 180k on the clock ( 2nd owner ), he will never sell it and it will never get restored as he doesnt have the cash. It was his first car and he loves it, just cant let it go.

It truly is a sad sight, I'll have to take some snaps and put em up one day.

If he has it in the open then buy him a tarpaulin FFS.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

If he has it in the open then buy him a tarpaulin FFS.

That would be worse Syndrome, I was thinking a Supercheap carport.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

For that sort of money I would be looking for a nice SAR.

There's no such thing!

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

There's no such thing!

yer if there was they would be hell cheaper than that and then some

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

There's no such thing!

Rivets are going up in value. Pure class.

[Syndrome]

$300,000 reached and 75 hours to go. Will get close to half a million dollars.

[BA-XT]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

$300,000 reached and 75 hours to go. Will get close to half a million dollars.

Wow!!! There still a Phase 3 on carsales for I think over $500k. Seriously cashed up baby boomers are still out there. Hypothetically, so you think we'll se the FG GT's and HSV GTS models take off in 30-40 years time like this? I'll be late sixties by then.

Also, what happens if the winning bid is a fake? Does it go down to next in line?

[jaydee]

[QUOTE=BA-XT;6470425] Hypothetically, so you think we'll se the FG GT's and HSV GTS models take off in 30-40 years time like this? I'll be late sixties by then.
/QUOTE]
Only if someone has the software to fix all the computer gadgetry still.

[wodahs]

lol and i was just thinking did some one forget in that other thread they were just Hypothetical dollars , wonder if they bail out when they find out its more than they had , or if its dummy bids from the auction house to pad it up

[T Mac]

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

[fordomatic]

Take away the nostalgia of this car and it's history. What's an XA GT hardtop actually worth fully restored? What's one worth in original unrestored but good condition? This price seems insane for what it is.

[zoesgift]

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

i would clean it sympthetically to an inch of its life,top bottom and interior, so you can see what canvas you have to work with. once you have done this, depending on your budget and access to parts etc you can then decide where to go

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

Throw more dirt on it (like the last big barn find) and charge appearance fees for car shows.

[cs123]

Originally Posted by fordomatic

Take away the nostalgia of this car and it's history.

And I haven't quite worked out what the history or nostalgia is. It sat for 30 years in a lean-to on a dirt floor owned by a guy who was "going to restore it himself and it's not for sale"

Is there something else special about it?

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

You should be able to get a restored RPO for under $200k, so that means you are looking at option 2 if you're buying it.

But once the dirt is washed away what will you really own though? The car had a certain mystique when it was in the chook shed. Not sure that will continue to attach.

[Rallye Sport]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

Throw more dirt on it (like the last big barn find) and charge appearance fees for car shows.

An old fashioned freak show. I like it!
"Step right up, only 2 bits a gander and guaranteed to terrify any concourse enthusiasts"

[fordomatic]

Originally Posted by cs123

And I haven't quite worked out what the history or nostalgia is. It sat for 30 years in a lean-to on a dirt floor owned by a guy who was "going to restore it himself and it's not for sale"

Is there something else special about it?

To me, not a single thing is special about it at all, all I see is a neglected GT. I wouldn't even call it a survivor either, it hasn't been upkept and is full of rust, hardly the definition of "survivor". Would be a very expensive restoration.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

An old fashioned freak show. I like it!
"Step right up, only 2 bits a gander and guaranteed to terrify any concourse enthusiasts"

will need a bearded lady with that

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

An old fashioned freak show. I like it!
"Step right up, only 2 bits a gander and guaranteed to terrify any concourse enthusiasts"

I was more thinking: “See the blind pig, only $3.50” ;-) At least the tipple would calm their nerves.

[Polyal]

The colour and spec are awesome, honestly who ever gets it must be coming from a labour of love perspective because to me it doesnt make business sense.

Id soon find a minter and enjoy, but if the money is not a big deal situations like this dont come along often.

[fordomatic]

Originally Posted by Polyal

The colour and spec are awesome, honestly who ever gets it must be coming from a labour of love perspective because to me it doesnt make business sense.

Id soon find a minter and enjoy, but if the money is not a big deal situations like this dont come along often.

This would be an emotional decision not an investment one.

[zoesgift]

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

i should also add you are playing with a decent chunk of coin for not knowing which way you may go! nice luxury to have

[PG2]

Originally Posted by Polyal

The colour and spec are awesome, honestly who ever gets it must be coming from a labour of love perspective because to me it doesnt make business sense.

Id soon find a minter and enjoy, but if the money is not a big deal situations like this dont come along often.

Only quoted for reference, this is not directed at you.

Since when are cars bought by a true enthusiast as an investment? I have always said about my cars, "It doesn't have to make sense."

Personally, I don't see the value in it at all - I thought it would go for about $120,000. To the right person though, they may spend $300,000+ but it will be priceless to them.

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hello - I am bidding on this car and would like to ask members on this forum what you suggest out of the following;

Restore car to original (full car restoration)

or

Rust repairs, get running and interior cleanup (no major paint work)


All the best and thanks for inputs.

T Mac, if you win the auction, you do whatever you want to it that makes you feel good. Don't worry about what everyone else's opinions are - they aren't the ones that are laying down 300 big ones.

All that I ask is that you create a build thread on AFF so that we can all share in this great piece of history.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by PG2

Since when are cars bought by a true enthusiast as an investment?

Ditto, but, I have bought cars knowing I would use them as a daily for a few years and then move on because;

1) I seem to always want something else after ~2 years
2) I want to minimize change over losses

So, for the most part I "break even" when I have sold my last couple of cars based purely from making sure I buy a car that would be in demand

The exception to this has been the Mitsu we have, that was 100% for family duties where prior it was my daily but a work car for the past 6 years means I dont have that worry at the moment.

But when I no longer have a work car id do the same.

An enthusiast that buys and sells is still an enthusiast IMO.

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by PG2

T Mac, if you win the auction, you do whatever you want to it that makes you feel good. Don't worry about what everyone else's opinions are - they aren't the ones that are laying down 300 big ones.

All that I ask is that you create a build thread on AFF so that we can all share in this great piece of history.

Don't listen to this guy TMac, he's nuts

[zoesgift]

Originally Posted by PG2

Only quoted for reference, this is not directed at you.

Since when are cars bought by a true enthusiast as an investment? I have always said about my cars, "It doesn't have to make sense."

Personally, I don't see the value in it at all - I thought it would go for about $120,000. To the right person though, they may spend $300,000+ but it will be priceless to them.





T Mac, if you win the auction, you do whatever you want to it that makes you feel good. Don't worry about what everyone else's opinions are - they aren't the ones that are laying down 300 big ones.

All that I ask is that you create a build thread on AFF so that we can all share in this great piece of history.

yep a few of us would be willing to be helpful also!

[Polyal]

Yard stick kind of?

https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for...an/JCFD5166505