chicken coop gt

[zoesgift]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Yard stick kind of?

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

not really no matter how much money you have the coupe can never be what this sedan is from an untouched perspective. yes the coupe is quite complete but most of the completeness looks as though it needs replacement(costly to find genuine which the coupe deserves) or restoration(if you want it to still have the patina then this becomes even harder) the sedan is a wonderful reference point for original finish and parts etc

[Paull]

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.

Full resto.

As you would probably know, these XA to XC hardtops eat themselves from the inside out. In that, once you can see the rust coming through, they're stuffed. From what I can see of this car, she is well past "clean it up and rego it". Also, once a car sits for anything past 5 years, anything that was flexible (rubber, suspension, brakes etc), will need to be replaced. Best guess, all of the brakes are also stuffed. Interior, on that car, hmmm, nice (NOT!). I get the whole 'survivor car' thing but this one, apologies but I think trying to get away with it on this one, is just plain stoopid.

And yes, you can do the "XY GTHO Wild Violet" thing, as suggested above, read, show it as it is, but you'll never really get to enjoy it.

At any rate, whomever the post auction winner is, they will ultimately decide and it's completely their call.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

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

Bidding seems to have stalled at $300k.

Just under 2 days to go.

[nstg8a]

I’ve seen two people now online saying they were bidding just to up the price... I hope it’s gets pulled and run through again.


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[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

I’ve seen two people now online saying they were bidding just to up the price... I hope it’s gets pulled and run through again.

Dangerous game to play - what if they are a final bidder?

I'm sure there would be legal consequences for such a high value item?

[ozpacman]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Yard stick kind of?

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

What an amazing car. Wild Violet struggled to last the duration of the 12 month warranty period, let alone 47 years down the track.

Somebody back then knew full well what they had. They deserve an award for all the years of work and care put in to look after this car and maintain it to this impeccable standard.

What a wonderful piece of Australian motoring history.

[GTLEGEND]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Yard stick kind of?

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

Awesome car, its been for sale for a while now on another site and has not sold, I would say the price advertised is too much for that car, I think somewhere in the $200K bracket is where it should be.

https://musclecarsales.com.au/aussie-muscle/

What I don't like about these expensive cars now, is that they have become out of reach of a lot of true enthusiasts who would be the best custodians of these cars in all aspects, but who literally cannot afford them. For the majority of us I think $100K would be a stretch or limit at buying any car as the average man's car would be around $60-$80K.

Shame that these cars are no longer being able to be enjoyed as they once were by the average punter or the younger generation as we most certainly did. Back in the day you could buy an original muscle car or even good replicas for a few thousand dollars as no one wanted a gas guzzling w#g chariot. Such a shame because they now only trade hands with the wealthy...

[T Mac]

[QUOTE=nstg8a;6471037]I’ve seen two people now online saying they were bidding just to up the price... I hope it’s gets pulled and run through again.


Yes, this is a real concern, especially as of me writing this there are 3 bids all same value $300,709 (two from yesterday date and one from 26th).

Screen grab attached.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Awesome car, its been for sale for a while now on another site and has not sold, I would say the price advertised is too much for that car, I think somewhere in the $200K bracket is where it should be.

https://musclecarsales.com.au/aussie-muscle/

What I don't like about these expensive cars now, is that they have become out of reach of a lot of true enthusiasts who would be the best custodians of these cars in all aspects, but who literally cannot afford them. For the majority of us I think $100K would be a stretch or limit at buying any car as the average man's car would be around $60-$80K.

Shame that these cars are no longer being able to be enjoyed as they once were by the average punter or the younger generation as we most certainly did. Back in the day you could buy an original muscle car or even good replicas for a few thousand dollars as no one wanted a gas guzzling w#g chariot. Such a shame because they now only trade hands with the wealthy...

Agreed, and we are relegated to B series GT's.

EL and EB's are going for decent coin considering a B series would whoop them for 1/3 the cost.

Interesting times.

I do believe the period for these mega costs will end and come back to the figures you are saying as other generations just dont have that play money or care that much for the cars.

[amiers]

I have watched this car with interest and while i don't think it is worth 300,000 it's not my money. however the restoration side is interesting, if it is restored, i have had a good look around the internet and most parts, panels, and repair sections are available and not that expensive. in my case my son is a qualified engine rebuilder a close friend is a very good panel beater and his brother is a top grade spray painter. so the costs would not be at all high.

i would assume the people bidding 300,000 would have to be in a similar position other wise it's going to blow out. then you have to look at what you want from the car.? keep it, sell it and what is it worth would you get 500,000? that's Phase 3 territory. what then is the Dentist's genuine Phase 4 worth? 1,000,000. Food for thought.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by amiers

I have watched this car with interest and while i don't think it is worth 300,000 it's not my money. however the restoration side is interesting, if it is restored, i have had a good look around the internet and most parts, panels, and repair sections are available and not that expensive. in my case my son is a qualified engine rebuilder a close friend is a very good panel beater and his brother is a top grade spray painter. so the costs would not be at all high.

Surely these type of people, ones with all those connections, are the only ones making good money out of this kind of thing.

[Whitey-AMG]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Agreed, and we are relegated to B series GT's.

EL and EB's are going for decent coin considering a B series would whoop them for 1/3 the cost.

Interesting times.

I do believe the period for these mega costs will end and come back to the figures you are saying as other generations just dont have that play money or care that much for the cars.

Supply and demand.
Tuck a B series away in a shed for 25 years and let pidgeons **** all over it and then crane lift it out..... you’ll find it will be worth 65k purchase price again.

[Swordie]

This is a video of the Enforcer & The Dude (Russell Ingall & Paul Morris) doing a walk around of the coupe. Go 36.47m in.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQSawtdLL3I&t=2529s

[amiers]

i don't think Rusty actually knows what a RPO 83 is.

[anto]

[QUOTE=T Mac;6471074]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

I’ve seen two people now online saying they were bidding just to up the price... I hope it’s gets pulled and run through again.


Yes, this is a real concern, especially as of me writing this there are 3 bids all same value $300,709 (two from yesterday date and one from 26th).

Screen grab attached.

you know its fake when some one from munno para is bidding 300k. Thats more than a house is worth out there

[GT0132]

Ahh the beauty of life...everyone is different, have different tastes, different attitudes etc to stop the world from being boring.

I couldn't justify spending that sort of coin on a car I couldn't even drive. If you're around my age or older , late 50's, you may have owned one of these in your prime when nobody wanted them, or maybe still do....(not RPO of course, but an X series GT...2 or 4 door) . I sold mine in 1987 for 3 grand and moved on with no desire to re-live history.

The person who ends up owing this i wish them the best of luck with the restoration. It's gonna take a lot of patience, perseverence, time and coin which will probably be the same amount of coin as what the wreck sells for.

[GTLEGEND]

Yep and as much as we love these cars we honestly forget how bad they are to drive. A good few hours driving on the occasional Sunday is awesome, but driving them everyday would make most realize why they sold them years ago in the first place.

Still the emotion and passion of these cars and the history they hold that come with whatever experience one had with them, is what truly makes them awesome. They don't build them like that anymore.. a good and a bad thing in some ways...

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Bidding seems to have stalled at $300k.

Just under 2 days to go.

Less than 1hr to go.

Still stalled at $300k.

[DJR-351]

[Yellow_Festiva]

Lets see if the sale goes though...

[ozpacman]

Plus the 7.5% buyer's premium = $323,477.17

Wow...

[ozpacman]

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.

So are you the proud owner T Mac?

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Lets see if the sale goes though...

My prediction is... No.

[wodahs]

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.

Originally Posted by ozpacman

So are you the proud owner T Mac?

Originally Posted by Captain Stubing

My prediction is... No.

^^^ wat he said

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Lets see if the sale goes though...

"Ah, waiter, one final thing.... I've got no money."

[Yellow_Festiva]

Anyone ever bought a car on this platform? What's the sign up process? Just an email address and phone number?

Do the high value items need anything extra from the bidders in terms of proof of ID or legal agreements you will finalise the sale if your are the winner?

[T Mac]

Originally Posted by ozpacman

So are you the proud owner T Mac?

Hi everyone, I was bidder that was at $300,009....I made some large bids from the outset 150k, 230k, 280k then the 300k. Nevertheless I think it was high price (could be a blessing in disguise) and wish the person that bought it well and hope they share progress or next chapter of its life with all of us to see. Thanks for all the feedback too.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by T Mac

Hi everyone, I was bidder that was at $300,009....I made some large bids from the outset 150k, 230k, 280k then the 300k. Nevertheless I think it was high price (could be a blessing in disguise) and wish the person that bought it will and hope they share progress or next chapter of its life with all of us to see. Thanks for all the feedback too.

Thanks for the info.

What process did you need to follow to bid? (Referring to my post a little up from this one).

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Anyone ever bought a car on this platform? What's the sign up process? Just an email address and phone number?

Do the high value items need anything extra from the bidders in terms of proof of ID or legal agreements you will finalise the sale if your are the winner?

There is no credit checks or anything like that. There's nothing to stop Keith from signing up and making a bid, then posting on FB that he's currently the highest bidder. Then have no-one bid after him... uh-oh!

[T Mac]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Thanks for the info.

What process did you need to follow to bid? (Referring to my post a little up from this one).

Register name, phone number (sms verified) and credit card, validate email etc. They also called me (I think to suss me out if I was going to bid further). It's serious money and I guess there is re-course of some sort if people don't follow through I have never used them before so not sure.