Cavcraft Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB-250-RS-CB250RS-RESTORATION-PROJECT-TO-CLEAR-795-OFFERS/293462703494?hash=item4453bd7d86:g:8C8AAOSwENVeIBOn £200's worth of parts for £750. 'BLINDING INVESTMENT ' This seller has a metric fuck load of 'blinding/double blinding investment' bikes, most of which seem to be twice their actual value and have been for sale forever. Burnside and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 38 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: ...seller has a metric fuck load of 'blinding/double blinding investment' bikes, most of which seem to be twice their actual value and have been for sale forever. Let him keep them, then. We don't want 'em. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MrSchwifty said: Very true indeed. I stand here humbled and feeling rather silly! Oh shit I'm sorry if it came across that way, genuinely wasn't what I was getting at I promise but it's just I used to be of almost that exact same opinion until I got my own business years ago in the motor trade and saw just how much of a torrent of shit you can come under in 5 minutes!!!! It's actually a really hard game that seems to be getting even harder and heaven forbid trying to do it as some sort of additional income in this day and age, my guess is you'd either have your "lower deck lawyers" telling you how the £500 Mondeo you bought now has a slight rattle on the clutch so it's been to Ford to have a full clutch fitted and they said that this car should "never have been on the road" and you owe them £2000 to make it go away. I've been there myself with an Astra estate almost identical to one a few pages back in blue. Mine was the 1.8 16v sport and I loved it. I bought it with probably the shittest front end respray I've ever seen after a light enough bump. I bought second hand panels the same colour and actually made it a really nice car. Got the VIC check on it and drove it for a year everyday, took it to Gatwick a few times, Birmingham, Manchester, never had any real bother with it. I got the itch for something quicker and bought a Subaru impreza so time to move the Astra on. Eventually sold it with FULL disclosure (CAT C highlighted in the first line of the advert) through a car forum to someone from Luton. He was a nice enough lad but he had some issues with collection so I ended up meeting him at the Severn bridge, much to my Mrs annoyance but he seemed a good sort. A month or so later, I start getting threatening phonecalls from his brother that I deliberately sold his mother a "wreck" that would "never pass an mot" despite having 2 in my possession. This went on for a month with him threatening to "get some boys together to come and get the money" which did amuse me but my name then got sullied on the forum and threats of trading standards etc etc. I ended up refunding about 50% of the purchase price and took the car back. Sold it to a guy in work that had it for 10 YEARS!!! He only got rid in the end as he was stopped from driving medically. Just shows why forums such as this are great places to sell as truthfully you'd only rip someone off once and also, if you're not 100% about something, just roffle it for £10 a ticket or whatever, who cares what goes wrong with a £10 car? Hope no offence was taken!!! spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 15 hours ago, Cavcraft said: They need fucking off and replacing with some BritishImperial ones instead. Also, bumper crack of DOOM*. That's been reversed into something and the little screw under there has been snapped/bent. At least it's had a cambelt in the last decade. Watchlisted, though doubt I'll crack being the LX which I find less interesting than BASE or GLX. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Jerzy Woking said: Have a look at Salvage Rebuilds UK on YouTube. He has no problem selling the cars and bikes he repairs. Is open and honest about his total costs are and how much (pre tax) profit he makes. And the cars are all sold almost immediately he puts them up for sale. Suppose thats what comes from making decent videos and being honest I'll do that, always love a good YouTube vid, been enjoying kiltox's ones on the focus and rover. A young lad I written with keeps telling me that we have to make one when i eventually do up my cossie as he thinks that would generate a lot of interest. A nice thing about doing what he's doing is that he has a captive audience, the people watching his vids are interested in cars therefore he's already half way there to selling. A good move really. As I've said before these are my experiences and truthfully I certainly agree that being honest is the right way to do it but I bet he's had a few comebacks that he may or may not disclose on there, anyone in the trade has at some point and often its the ones you least expect. That was certainly why back in the day most of the part time traders I knew only dealt in real bread and butter stuff like ford's, vauxhalls etc, things that were cheap and easy to fix. I always went for the astra 1.7d estates and usually sold them by 9am on the first day the free ads came out. Fiestas were also popular, especially in resale red with power steering. Of course the game has completely changed now, I think it's all about PCP and monthly payments, all above my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 56 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB-250-RS-CB250RS-RESTORATION-PROJECT-TO-CLEAR-795-OFFERS/293462703494?hash=item4453bd7d86:g:8C8AAOSwENVeIBOn £200's worth of parts for £750. 'BLINDING INVESTMENT ' This seller has a metric fuck load of 'blinding/double blinding investment' bikes, most of which seem to be twice their actual value and have been for sale forever. Dealer near me has nearly every model of those made. Interesting to see them, as I only remember the standard one, used by loads of despatch riders and flogged to death within 3 years Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I've also watch listed that Mondeo as I did actually enjoy my grotty TD. Rubbery gear change and minging interior aside, it was so easy to drive and the turbo lag was hilarious. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 9 hours ago, vaughant said: I'll do that, always love a good YouTube vid, been enjoying kiltox's ones on the focus and rover. A young lad I written with keeps telling me that we have to make one when i eventually do up my cossie as he thinks that would generate a lot of interest. A nice thing about doing what he's doing is that he has a captive audience, the people watching his vids are interested in cars therefore he's already half way there to selling. A good move really. As I've said before these are my experiences and truthfully I certainly agree that being honest is the right way to do it but I bet he's had a few comebacks that he may or may not disclose on there, anyone in the trade has at some point and often its the ones you least expect. That was certainly why back in the day most of the part time traders I knew only dealt in real bread and butter stuff like ford's, vauxhalls etc, things that were cheap and easy to fix. I always went for the astra 1.7d estates and usually sold them by 9am on the first day the free ads came out. Fiestas were also popular, especially in resale red with power steering. Of course the game has completely changed now, I think it's all about PCP and monthly payments, all above my head. A Cossie one would generate loads of interest! I'd be one subscriber for you. The other thing that Rob of Salvage Rebuilds has highlighted is the price some cars fetch at auction. Some are sold at well over retail price, and with the cost of parts and labour to add to repairing the damage. Is this the YouTube phenomena at work? Someone see's a few of these videos and thinks "I can do that", as do others, and bidding takes off. Maybe he has had a few that have had issues after he has sold them, but easy to see what he has done so you go in eyes wide open. And where can I find Kiltox's videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Part of the problem comes from the image of a little old lady asks someone who knows about cars what her one owner 14k 2 door mk1 Escort is worth, chap says £100 then flips it for £10k. Kiltox's video in this thread Anyway back to the old rammel One owner, but the back seat seems to have seen some action. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333496416870 Jerzy Woking, Burnside and Cavcraft 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Autoshite days out ? stonedagain, Cavcraft, willswitchengage and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Don't think I've seen this yet but it is really local and looks like value with 12 months MOT. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223887941493 Fat_Pirate, Amishtat, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, Wack said: Autoshite days out ? It would be great to arrange such a thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Overland expedition check list: Skateboard ramp on roof: Roof bar extensions to fit bonnet: Emergency bottle of drinking turps: Slide out coffin: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Overlander-Expedition-vehicle-Vauxhall-Frontera-fully-equipped/362901503925?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225114%26meid%3D7f8e3e690ab848fca1d25b588f159332%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D333496416870%26itm%3D362901503925%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A67fbfd0d-48d6-11ea-9fd0-74dbd180514f|parentrq%3A1a5343291700a99b42161cb3ffe83f5a|iid%3A1 All this for just* £5,800. 'has gone to many places around the world the normal vehicle only dreams of' Wack, Skizzer, spartacus and 25 others 6 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 WAS USED IN A 2012 FILM WEREWOLVES AND STRIPPERS CHECK OUT THE LAST PHOTO AND YOU CAN SEE THE FILM ON PORNHUB, Good job the seats are wipe clean then shouty man. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274237875966 HillmanImp, Springer, Aston Martin and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 "Strippers vs werewolves". Funny, don't recall seeing that film at the 2012 Oscars. Brodders, bigstraight6, Cavcraft and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, wuvvum said: "Strippers vs werewolves". Funny, don't recall seeing that film at the 2012 Oscars. And the Oscar for best supporting roadster with fucked bodywork goes to... From Wikipedia In its first week of release in the UK, the film took a total of £38 at the box office. Cavcraft, BL Bloke, wuvvum and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Cavcraft said: .....All this for just* £5,800. 'has gone to many places around the world the normal vehicle only dreams of' It clearly hasn't tried Frinton-on-Sea Cavcraft, UltraWomble and wuvvum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1am Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/d8ce83b154e679aa1c5a0eb727a394ea/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/general-household-furniture-and-effects-lot-34/ outlaw118 and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 8:04 PM, New POD said: Looks decent for the price too. It’s worth looking at the sellers other items and reading the sales* narrative. See the silver Fiesta... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I thought I had 'niche interests' but werewolves and strippers eh, clearly I'm just an amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 52 minutes ago, Maurice Marina said: It’s worth looking at the sellers other items and reading the sales* narrative. See the silver Fiesta... Buyer beware. Due diligence. Trust nobody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Take a look at this absolute hound https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mini-pick-up-ranger-cub-4/274237959811 Its in Belgium thankfully, long may it remain there outlaw118, Burnside, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Looks like it came off a carousel Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Asset realisation auction in Preston on 29th Feb And the odd liability too by the looks https://bidonline.ncmauctions.co.uk/auctions/7367/ncm-au10254 wuvvum, Skizzer, Cavcraft and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Can't be many more pleasurable jobs than jet washing a manky car like this on a sunny day. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Corolla-vvti-gs-BARN-FIND/174183116739?hash=item288e1f6fc3:g:e~wAAOSwM4heO~Uw outlaw118 and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMITHS-ELECTRIC-MILK-FLOAT-A81-PST/303475446194?hash=item46a88bd1b2:g:UTYAAOSwH31eO8Zs 'may take a few weeks to move as there is a train that needs to move in the yard.' ?? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: may take a few weeks to move as there is a train that needs to move in the yard. Looking at what's in the background they appear not to be joking. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 19 minutes ago, busmansholiday said: Looking at what's in the background they appear not to be joking. struggling to get the milk float out because there's a locomotive in the way, sounds like something id hear from the FoD tbh! LOL Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 £160 folks!!!! And a bit of class behind it. Whats the red thing in the other pics? Thames Trader? https://www.gumtree.com/p/vans/citroen-c15-champ-600-d-spares-or-repair-/1365692893 Cavcraft, Craig the Princess, Burnside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Sanderos remain remarkable value. Here is a 2018 lightly facelifted Access (with the newer 1 litre engine) - less than 1,000 miles and £5.5k. If I was aged 60, there could be a car to 'see me though' https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202002056989423 Cavcraft, Craig the Princess and w00dy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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