Any - Classic Values - RaineMan

I am posting this in this forum as the Classics one seems very quiet but if a moderator feels it appropriate to move it I have no objections. The classic press make much of increasing values, particularly prestige makes and Fords, but I am now starting to think that, for mainstream cars, this really only applies to concours or very low mileage cars in exceptional condition. Having too many projects I decided some months ago that I should reduce my hoard and tried selling two cars. The first attracted only one person who I subsequently decided was just a “car spotter” looking to add limited editions to his notebook. I have now decided to keep the car in the short/medium term. The second, though, is a Mk II Escort which does need quite a bit of bodywork. So far one derisory offer and another person who said I had undervalued it but that it was not for him. How do you value a classic? I used a forum and a club to set values. Obviously Ebay is an option but it is not a medium I like...

Any - Classic Values - SLO76
It is difficult to value a classic. So much depends on condition and no two classics are exactly the same. All you can do is research other cars for sale and how much they're up for and if they are actually selling. Looking at adverts with hugely inflated prices doesn't help if the cars aren't selling for that money.

Most run of the mill stuff has little value, rarely will it cover the cost of maintaining or restoring them. Out of curiosity what was the first car you are selling?
Any - Classic Values - RaineMan
Most run of the mill stuff has little value, rarely will it cover the cost of maintaining or restoring them. Out of curiosity what was the first car you are selling?

It is a V6 Calibra that was one of a batch made made for a main dealer as a limited edition. Changes included the lower suspension of the SE9 and an Irschmer spoiler. Now it has been withdrawn from sale I am having some work done on it to return it to the road.

Any - Classic Values - SLO76
Sold a few Calibra's over the years. Nice big coupe and certainly has a following but unless it's near perfect there isn't massive value there. I'd advertise it on cars and classics and see where you go and look at what other private sales are advertised and actually selling for. Forget the inflated classic dealer prices.

I recently sold Ford's equivalent a 2000 Ford Cougar V6 in excellent condition with 88,000 miles, full history and 6mths ticket left for £825. Advertised it at £1195 and while I had plenty of interest no one was willing to pay close to asking price.

What price did you have it on at?
Any - Classic Values - RT

I imagine it's a difficult market for aging mainstream cars that were once common - they no doubt need to be used to be justified which makes it difficult to keep in concours condition, assuming it was there in the first place.

Personally, the only way I'd get a "classic" would be to buy a 10-15 year old one in good condition - but it would have to be something I could never justify new rather than something I drove 40 years ago.

Any - Classic Values - Avant

Happy to leave this thread where it is, as it's of general interest (well, I found it interesting....).

I can move threads over but I don't moderate the Classics forum.

Any - Classic Values - Fishermans Bend

This site might help. www.carandclassic.co.uk/ Good way to sell a classic car for nothing.