Austat Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I think people need to take this into consideration when selling a classic that's been customised: I came across this modded Escrot for sale on Ebay for the ridiculous price of 13,500 pounds. The thing I don't think many people understand is that it's been to modified to your liking, with your wheels, the engine that you chose, so when you list it for 13 bags you need to keep in mind "Ok, I've made changes to the car. Not many buyers are going to like it as it isn't standard, as well as it's being modified to my specific taste." and so forth. But ignoring this and taking the piss with the price, labelling it as a "one-off" isn't going to interest buyers. I would put the standard parts back on the car if I was in the owners shoes (a bit difficult with the engine so perhaps include the original with the listing), & list the tuning parts as added extras in the sale, sold with the car for an increased total selling price if requested by the buyer. I know this is a mini-rant, but I wish people would take this into consideration. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk2-2-0-new-zetec-itbs-slipper-recon-type-9-mint-shell-no-rust/193376309326?hash=item2d0620504e:g:eQYAAOSwqIJeZs3n Kowalski and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1196533 MorrisItalSLX, michael t, Skizzer and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Austat said: I think people need to take this into consideration when selling a classic that's been customised: I came across this modded Escrot for sale on Ebay for the ridiculous price of 13,500 pounds. The thing I don't think many people understand is that it's been to modified to your liking, with your wheels, the engine that you chose, so when you list it for 13 bags you need to keep in mind "Ok, I've made changes to the car. Not many buyers are going to like it as it isn't standard, as well as it's being modified to my specific taste." and so forth. But ignoring this and taking the piss with the price, labelling it as a "one-off" isn't going to interest buyers. I would put the standard parts back on the car if I was in the owners shoes (a bit difficult with the engine so perhaps include the original with the listing), & list the tuning parts as added extras in the sale, sold with the car for an increased total selling price if requested by the buyer. I know this is a mini-rant, but I wish people would take this into consideration. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk2-2-0-new-zetec-itbs-slipper-recon-type-9-mint-shell-no-rust/193376309326?hash=item2d0620504e:g:eQYAAOSwqIJeZs3n I wonder if he's just had enough, and can't be arsed spending any more time knowing that it will never be a 2 door. Aston Martin, Muniphobia, HillmanImp and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Potentially cheap (because 300,000 miles) BX diesel: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254536264738 vulgalour, Remspoor, somewhatfoolish and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Austat said: I think people need to take this into consideration when selling a classic that's been customised: I came across this modded Escrot for sale on Ebay for the ridiculous price of 13,500 pounds. The thing I don't think many people understand is that it's been to modified to your liking, with your wheels, the engine that you chose, so when you list it for 13 bags you need to keep in mind "Ok, I've made changes to the car. Not many buyers are going to like it as it isn't standard, as well as it's being modified to my specific taste." and so forth. But ignoring this and taking the piss with the price, labelling it as a "one-off" isn't going to interest buyers. I would put the standard parts back on the car if I was in the owners shoes (a bit difficult with the engine so perhaps include the original with the listing), & list the tuning parts as added extras in the sale, sold with the car for an increased total selling price if requested by the buyer. I know this is a mini-rant, but I wish people would take this into consideration. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk2-2-0-new-zetec-itbs-slipper-recon-type-9-mint-shell-no-rust/193376309326?hash=item2d0620504e:g:eQYAAOSwqIJeZs3n It's his car, he can ask what he wants for it , whether he gets it is a different matter. Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Austat said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-escort-mk2-2-0-new-zetec-itbs-slipper-recon-type-9-mint-shell-no-rust/193376309326 I find what you're suggesting utterly ridiculous, especially when things like a zetec on carbs is a very desirable modification. Nobody is going to spend weeks or months rebuilding a car back to standard spec on the off chance somebody is looking for one. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Might need a bit of work https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579357345895729/ Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Sir Snipes said: I find what you're suggesting utterly ridiculous, especially when things like a zetec on carbs is a very desirable modification. Nobody is going to spend weeks or months rebuilding a car back to standard spec on the off chance somebody is looking for one. Maybe this isn't the best example, I do agree with you that Zetec conversions for Escorts are popular, but I wasn't suggesting that this needs to be concourse/factory condition, rather that if it isn't to difficult put some parts back on the car that it originally had, for examples the rims that originally came with it if accessible. 18 minutes ago, Wack said: It's his car, he can ask what he wants for it , whether he gets it is a different matter. I agree, but what I was on about was just a suggestion. The market will decide when it will sell & at what price. I know that Escorts are in high demand due to their rally pedigree but some listing prices are just ridiculous. Remspoor and Sir Snipes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Austat said: This is something new to me: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/nissan-nv-pick-up/324098025618?hash=item4b75bf6892:g:92sAAOSwVZBeZlIU N tho? face and Austat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bloke Next Door Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Tidy looking old Jap mobile, location Walsall, West Midlands, no price just a contact number. michael t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 That Nissan pick-up looks very South African to me. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Mazda-626-2-0-GSi-5dr-a-c/223933590240 Yes I've reposted my own find from just the last page but GOD DAMN!! this is sexy. I liked that green saloon I posted too but I prefer this one for the Grandad-approved hatchback and wheel trims. Plus it's the GSI, so it enjoys* an extra 15 or so hp (for a heady 130ish). Only way it could be better would be the full giffer-baiting Auto and Cruise (I doubt they ever got cruise). Pretty sure the exhaust is going on my hated c4, I know the rear pads are well past their best and now I can hear liquid sloshing around behind me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Just seen this job lot of bottle Jacks on fb, someone might find them usefulhttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/569874086948739/Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I wonder if they did a 1.1 wagon for Portugal? Did UK market ever see a 1.4 estate? Wheels apart, this looks worth the €800 asked. https://www.custojusto.pt/porto/ligeiros-passageiros/citroen-bx-1-4-break-29805413 This one is much lower miles and much nearer, in Brittany. €1000 https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1757622742.htm/ vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovorsche Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Wack said: It's his car, he can ask what he wants for it , whether he gets it is a different matter. Several things about the advert made me chuckle - Its done 500 miles on a new crate engine and beaten everything on a RWYB dragstrip event, nicely run in then - £13,500 and the budget only stretches to a scrapyard fuel pump - MegaSquit Slipper : I thought this was some JML homeshopping advert for extreme Incontinence Footware One of these and a pair of footless fishermans waders..... I may have nicked the idea from the Big Yin for this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Renault 7 -€1500 plus a selection of other interesting stuff https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classics-for-sale/24417301 garethj, sdkrc, wuvvum and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Dirk's link led me to this... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-taunus-cortina-2-3-ghia-automatic-1982-lhd/23393547 Amishtat, Dirk Diggler, Brodders and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vicar Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1986-suzuki-alto/24408796 Money shot: This Alto is for sale in Norn Iron, £1850. Craig the Princess, egg and Dirk Diggler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Worth it just for the seat covers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 2:13 PM, egg said: Dirk's link led me to this... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-taunus-cortina-2-3-ghia-automatic-1982-lhd/23393547 I can confirm, I like that a lot! Dirk Diggler, Amishtat and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/pismo-beach-1973-vw-lil-bugger-camper/7084733033.html Aston Martin, Remspoor and The Vicar 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-74-chevy-4x4-short-bed-truck/7083834038.html eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Quote 28" rims https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-las-vegas-1986-buick-regal/7078976789.html Amishtat, Skizzer, wuvvum and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/rock-springs-1975-vega-camback/7075023599.html BL Bloke, wuvvum, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Calm down Barrett man. Keep repeating, "I will NOT buy another shonky old Renault from ACA, I will NOT buy another shonky old Renault from ACA, I will NOT buy another shonky old Renault from ACA" https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/saturday-4th-april-2020/1979-renault-18-14tl/ Amishtat, MorrisItalSLX, Skizzer and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/635754317209533/ Want this! michael t and Brodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/leesburg-79-mazda-rx7-for-sale/7075895120.html Aston Martin, somewhatfoolish, Austat and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/minneapolis-1977-oldsmobile-toronado-xs/7077613046.html BL Bloke, MorrisItalSLX, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/newport-counts-kustoms-rv-motorhome/7075656793.html sporty-shite, Aston Martin, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11001010 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-food-truck-shop-promo-consession/7089571137.html MorrisItalSLX, Remspoor and Kowalski 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, 11001010 said: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-food-truck-shop-promo-consession/7089571137.html Looks like a modern version of the Child Catcher's wagon in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Kringle, anonymous user and Aston Martin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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