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https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1966- ... 945&pp=100

One bid, no reserve, sold!

I’m not an expert but I didn’t register to bid as I expected it to go to the US for a lot more money.

I think the only bid was a remote one from Europe, I didn’t examine the car physically.

Not ideal for me as I really want a 2.2 or 2.4 but at that price……

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I was amazed at the lack of interest too - I only had a brief look at it & it did look in lovely condition,

The buyer was in Switzerland ...

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That’s what I heard too - I think Harry M featured it in his promotion vid too - either all the usual dealers were sunning themselves or the market is very soft at the mo’…..

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I don't think that Iconic marketed many of the cars as well as they usually do (certainly felt that about my Elite) - they concentrated their efforts on the 'Fast Fords' & other more modern machinery, although to be fair, that's where the buyers' interest seems to be most prevalent ...

Agreed, they sold my low km RS N/GT in 2016 at Salon Prive and I was inundated with calls from all over the place and at least three of those drove the bidding, I was very happy with the service tbh.

Lightweight_911 wrote:.

I don't think that Iconic marketed many of the cars as well as they usually do (certainly felt that about my Elite) - they concentrated their efforts on the 'Fast Fords' & other more modern machinery, although to be fair, that's where the buyers' interest seems to be most prevalent ...

The Ford Scene is certainly alive and kicking. In the auto jumble hall it felt like every other stall was Ford parts.


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It’s cheap but as a start it’s got wrong rear slam panel ( has a post mid 73 one ) .

Discussing the market with friends the other day and on collecting cars a boxster spyder went for what I’d say was £10k under market.

I think the market for nearly all cars is on its arse … which could mean there will be some deals to be had looking ahead for those of us interested in the cars themselves rather than ‘ investments’

I think the market for nearly all cars is on its arse … which could mean there will be some deals to be had looking ahead for those of us interested in the cars themselves rather than ‘ investments’

- that's what I'm hoping (& why I sold my Elite before prices dip further) ...

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hot66 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:28 pm Discussing the market with friends the other day and on collecting cars a boxster spyder went for what I’d say was £10k under market.

That was a bit up on miles, 50k I think, and made £30k. I’d say that’s maybe £3k down from where I’d have expected at auction. It’s probably a £38k car from a dealer.

Lots of stuff is slipping temptingly, but really only back to where it ought to be. A 2-3 year or GR Yaris only looks ok at £26k because it was £30k a couple of months ago. Really, with 200 for sale, it ought to be heading towards £20k.

Looks to have one of those white plastic 3D printed fan blades.
Wood dash on a 66?
The Americans love pepita. Not many were originally that way. Is there a COA?

Regards
Mike

Still looks a nice car even if some (big) details are wrong?
A few years ago this would have a 1 in front of the price??

However, imho the past few year's prices are melting away quickly and maybe to a better true level, but a car is worth what someone is willing to pay in the end.

I thought your Lotus was a keeper Andy, but look forward to the next one.

911hillclimber wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:50 pm
I thought your Lotus was a keeper Andy, but look forward to the next one.

'Keeper' isn't a word in my vocabulary - I don't get sentimentally attached to any car (or any other possession).

Mind you, somehow, I've managed to keep my Giulietta Sprint for almost 15 years - don't know how that's happened !!

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£67500 incl fees. Cheap but panel fit looks a bit off...shiny paint may hide some issues? It was for sale at Tom Hartley for a while. Market for early cars has certainly slipped back it seems.