eBay tat volume 3.

[BorniteIdentity]

 

Pls you move fast b4 it's cut up. Thanks in advance.

[barrett]

That seems cheap if it's not a rotter - somebody please GIB

[BorniteIdentity]

1 minute ago, barrett said:

That seems cheap if it's not a rotter - somebody please GIB

Looks like, from his posting history, he took it in as Part Ex.  Off the road 14 years, corroded brake pipes - one uk owner but an irish car so no paperwork from beyond that.  Could it be one of those Cork built ones?

I like it.  It looks terrible with a terrible/legendary engine.  I reckon someone could get it for £500 this weekend.

[Asimo]

Above average selection at Briightwells auction this month.  https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-27th-november-2019/catalogue-classic-cars-27th-november/

 

This might be my favourite .

 

 

It's very blue.

 

And who knew there was a tidy baby- blue Ritmo auto left anywhere?

 

Strada / Ritmo are usually in this Beta sort of state.

There's a smart Royale, and a charming Yellow / manual XJ6 Coupe. And a yellow Elite and.............

[barrett]

Well, that BX has appeared - with different hubcaps - much further away from me, and for £300 more. Fucking brilliant. Do you think he'd appreciate an offer of the £400 he paid for it yesterday plus travel expenses, minus £30 for the hubcaps. On FB marketplace so not sure if this link will work

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/514700052685784/

[bramz7]

Funnily enough that other BX I sent you on C&C appeared a few days ago for £500 more than the previous owner advertised it for, also on FB. 

[willswitchengage]

8 minutes ago, bramz7 said:

Funnily enough that other BX I sent you on C&C appeared a few days ago for £500 more than the previous owner advertised it for, also on FB. 

Can we please encourage each other not to buy this now some opportunist has done so? His FB profile doesn't inspire much confidence.

[barrett]

The other Sussex one? That's annoying, too, although it seems to have vanished from Facebook.

I really like the look of the doom blue estate but I don't want to encourage the guy for flipping it, and if I don't have £400 I definitely don't have £700 anyway

[Skizzer]

58 minutes ago, Asimo said:

Above average selection at Briightwells auction this month.  https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-27th-november-2019/catalogue-classic-cars-27th-november/

You’re a top chap and all that @Asimo old love, but I hate you now because I am consumed with want for that Strada, and the Royale Coupe.  The rare facelift FE VX 4/90 is a bit special too. And the Beta Berlina looks eminently fixable, and worth it.

Some of the estimates look quite low - £9k for a tidy XJC or R109 Merc SL.  Is that a technique to bring in mug punters (like me) or has the shiny classic market taken a dip?  Others are still all the money, obvs.

Half tempted to take a day off and go along. 

 

Edit: not that I’ve got any money, certainly not £9k for another old Jag.

[DVee8]

Looking for someone with balls of steel!!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/564608084315629/

[DVee8]

Maybe a little softer balls,but by the axle stand at the rear i doubt it..

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/411287782858872/

[DVee8]

@loserone you need another one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/783967345407270/

[loserone]

Don't think I haven't already seen it

[Sir Snipes]

1 hour ago, DVee8 said:

Looking for someone with balls of steel!!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/564608084315629/

Facelift 2 litre pez - that's as safe as a Goona2 can be.

[Sir Snipes]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-Ford-Mondeo-MK1-1-8TD-D-Turbo-LX-Diesel-70K-Miles-State-Blue-PROJECT/184022784109

Looks fab but has been messed with. 

[Sir Snipes]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-FORD-MONDEO-1-6-TDCI-ZETEC-ESTATE-IN-RED/123953570821

[scdan4]

Being honest, I’m only posting this to shock and offend. 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264522825508

[Cavcraft]

Do we know anyone near Norwich who's probs about to sell a big van and thus have room for a small one?

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Austin-Metro-City-310-Van-For-Restoration-or-Spares/202813525351?hash=item2f38a0cd67:g:VksAAOSwRixdveqr

[Cavcraft]

No idea what that writing says, but hope it's something like Tokyo Nipple Cripple Glorious Bumhole Experimenting Department

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Lite-Ace-pick-up-extended-wheelbase/193193268418?hash=item2cfb3754c2:g:SS0AAOSwBq9dwK9T

 

It's in West Kirby, which is a bit blue rinse/golden showers.

[Cavcraft]

These early-ish Leyland Daf's with the glory hole windows are magic.

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cheap-7-5t-Leyland-Compact-Horse-Box-with-Living-Used-Daily-by-Lady-Driver/123963690218?hash=item1cdccfccea:g:eFEAAOSwDGJdwGX1

[Cavcraft]

Here's how my dog looks when you ask him if he wants to go for a walk in the rain

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-cat-powered-Ford-C8000-American-lorry/233389578198?hash=item36571a57d6:g:tyMAAOSw5WRdo2R9

 

[Cavcraft]

Anyone know if VOSA are around Welshpool livestock market tomorrow? Asking for a friend.

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bedford-TL-Classic-Lorry-Crane-1985-Turbo-Diesel-500-8198cc/283663706175?hash=item420baca83f:g:paEAAOSwPqBdv2Pm

[Cavcraft]

'No thanks, dad, we'd rather get the bus'

 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A4-avant-limited-edition-1-8t-modified/303350475310?hash=item46a118ea2e:g:PYgAAOSwn4tdwetV

[egg]

Yes it's fit. But £15k of fit?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660462664357651/

[egg]

'all welding done' (is that even possible with these!?)

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/712038305989332/

[egg]

When was the last time you saw a 1.6S? A bag sounds ok. Two digit plate joy.

But, MOT history shows plenty of welding.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1173639

[Tadhg Tiogar]

28 minutes ago, egg said:

'all welding done' (is that even possible with these!?)

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/712038305989332/

I think the missing words are "...for now"

[barrett]

Latest on BXgate. Apparently the guy told the PO he wanted the car as a personal pet project and was going to love and care for it etc, so she gave him some money off the asking price without him having to negotiate!

[MrSchwifty]

32 minutes ago, barrett said:

Latest on BXgate. Apparently the guy told the PO he wanted the car as a personal pet project and was going to love and care for it etc, so she gave him some money off the asking price without him having to negotiate!

That's a bit cheeky, but she should have done her research (i.e. a quick 30 second google and peruse on eBay) to have seen that it was worth more than she advertised it for. Whilst it is annoying that it hasn't made it's way into the hands of an enthusiast, I think it's wrong to have a go at someone for spotting a bargain and realising there is a buck to be made- or for the PO for being gullible - it's the way of the world I'm afraid.  Sadly, money speaks the loudest. 

Admission: A friend of mine was going to see this on my behalf and we had the intention of doing the exact same thing, having first given it a decent clean and service.  By it dirty, sell it clean, get more money for the same machine. 

Suggestion: BX collective purchase to make it The BX of Many Shiters The 2nd, have a whip around to refund the PO the difference. Karma and all that..... 

[barrett]

Yeah, we've all done some deals like that. I part-funded the Palladium restoration by buying some stuff for buttons and selling at 20x what I paid.

All's fair in old cars, but I'm only annoyed because this directly affects me, and I'm selfish, and actually to the PO who obviously really wanted it to go to a good home. tbh I don't think £400 is outrageously cheap for a very leggy BX, even one as clean as that with a long MoT, and I reckon it might take a while to sell at £700.