Z's on BAT and other places collection

[26th-Z]

Yea, I see Bill Reagan signed in with a couple of long blurbs.  I bought his book a long time ago.

I would probably do the same, xs10shl, do-dad the car with correcter bits.  I wouldn't take much.

[Carl Beck]

Not on BAT -but related to current market pricing... 2004 M/B SL500 with 14K miles. Was asking $26,500.00... now down to $18,500.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/2004-mercedes-benz-sl500-westport-ct-919098?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=2024-10-01&uemlid=a9a67d1ba1d99fc8f383120b6c9aa055922883ecc7fd9867ed60273a116fd5e4

 

If that car was anywhere in Florida - I'd rush over and buy it.

Edited October 3 by Carl Beck

[siteunseen]

18 hours ago, Zed Head said:

The Mint car is really getting the adulation.  People coming out of the woodwork to talk about it.  The story seems bigger than the car itself.  17+ hours to go!!!!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-128/#comments

$106,000 end bid.

[siteunseen]

My car for the Chinese Franklin Mint model.

[Zed Head]

Those are big drops, with money tied up while sitting in his collection.  Is the overall collector car market really that bad?  Maybe he just got tired of them.  He set the reserves pretty low.

124,240 (6/19) - 106,000 = 18,240  15% drop from the previous BaT sale.

62,500 - 39,000 = 23,500  38% drop from previous.

The 72 actually sold for less than the first time it was sold on BaT.  $41,250 (10/18), 62,500 (7/20), 39,000 (10/24).

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-64/

 

 

[Gav240z]

On 10/3/2024 at 5:18 AM, zspert said:

My attitude as a business man and human being is this - If you've been convicted of fraud I won't believe a SINGLE WORD you say! I'm just surprised that more don't have the same attitude.

I hope when voting this year many think this way... Haha.

[bartsscooterservice]

15 hours ago, siteunseen said:

$106,000 end bid.

I see some things that I am not a fan off, but overal great restoration. Prob ends up in some garage never to be seen on the road again. I personally like to drive my classics, even if it's a 1932 Packard...

The wheel wells and underside is correct for collectors, but I wouldn't do it myself, if I drive that here even in summer, rust would be pretty quick... I use tectyl on all my classic car restorations. 

[bartsscooterservice]

On 9/30/2024 at 11:16 AM, dutchzcarguy said:

Yup, if you don't like the proces of restoring your own car, it's much cheaper to buy one in restored condition..

As i'm a bit tired of it, if there is someone that can put my engine back in a already restored 280zx, i'm all ears! 😉  (To tired/sick and to much chores/odd jobs overhere.. Carlift and every sort of tools available!)

 

Mart I believe we are coming to a point now, that restoring cars from the 60/70's becomes so expensive, its easier to buy a restored one almost.

Currently we are doing the 67 chevelle ss , 2 worn outs seats 1000 usd, 1 door panel 600, prices are going crazy, to when these cars where just 35-40 years old...

I also start to see a trend where 60\70s classics are not for the " common man " anymore....   

[Namerow]

10 hours ago, bartsscooterservice said:

 

Mart I believe we are coming to a point now, that restoring cars from the 60/70's becomes so expensive, its easier to buy a restored one almost.

Currently we are doing the 67 chevelle ss , 2 worn outs seats 1000 usd, 1 door panel 600, prices are going crazy, to when these cars where just 35-40 years old...

I also start to see a trend where 60\70s classics are not for the " common man " anymore....   

I agree... although baby-boom demographics will probably keep the torch burning for at least another 5 years.

[Zed Head]

Here's another good starter Z.  Needs work but looks decent.  Good for hooning...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-272/#comments

[siteunseen]

Recklessly driving around eating their pets.

In Ohio, a new anti-hooning bill was signed into law in July 2024. The law increases penalties for hooning from a traffic ticket to a felony, and allows law enforcement to ticket spectators. Drivers who flee from law enforcement can be charged with a third-degree felony, which could result in jail time. 

 

[Gav240z]

On 10/4/2024 at 11:17 PM, bartsscooterservice said:

Currently we are doing the 67 chevelle ss , 2 worn outs seats 1000 usd, 1 door panel 600, prices are going crazy, to when these cars where just 35-40 years old...

I also start to see a trend where 60\70s classics are not for the " common man " anymore....   

This will all reverse in time. All the boomer classics will start to fall in value, much like the 50s cars have. Sure some cars appeal to multiple generations (I think S30z more so than others), I'm partial to a split screen corvette, the old Corvairs, the Chevy Nomad wagons, and some other muscle car era stuff (XA/XB Falcon Coupes - AU market), but I'm an early Gen Y kid (born 82) and a lot of my generation and later born kids ar into the late 80s / 90s stuff.

That seems to be where the growth in values will come from next. IMHO of course.

Jay Leno garage featured 3 Japanese classics and asked which had appreciated the most in the last few years. I was somewhat surprised by the growth, but it's highly subjective and doesn't factor in rare models (I guess) probably based on Hagerty data which is very US centric and not globally aware of certain makes / models..

https://youtube.com/watch?v=znzi-nxV0bA&si=AVbQgNZeo5XV6HJE