look at the price on this one

[wibble_puppy]

I have also detected a bit of sour grapes here because it is such a nice example.

I'm not feeling that myself. Sounds to me more like the usual close examination of any nice example - coupled with the usual wariness of vehicles on ebay, which is understandable really, even though some people (*cough* eg aupickup *cough*) do get just what they want via ebay

Always a good idea to go and look at the vehicle before bidding, isn't it.

[jonathon]

Always a good idea to go and look at the vehicle before bidding, isn't it. icon_smile.gif
Couldn't agree more ,but this thread, although possibly justified in its comments, is certainly not doing the seller any favours, nor potential purchasers who might have been put off by now

[wibble_puppy]

this thread, although possibly justified in its comments, is certainly not doing the seller any favours, nor potential purchasers who might have been put off by now

Yes, I can see that point of view.

I feel the "see before you buy" thing goes both ways. It's useful to weed out any lots which aren't all they seem, but also great for finding gems which other people haven't spotted. If this lot was a van, in that condition, and was near me, I'd be round there like a rat up a drainpipe.

I do feel it's natural that any Minor on ebay, particularly an unusual one, is going to be discussed on this forum - don't you think?

[jonathon]

Yes ,I do, but unless its is proven that this sale is dubious then I also feel it unfair to taint the sale. Unfortunately it sometimes seems that folk only want knock others rather than focus on the positives.

[aupickup]

well to any dubious folk on here, i think it is a nice example of a car, and not to be knocked.
obviously a lot of money has gone into this car, and is obviously not a £500.00 old rust bucket
you would spend more than this having a car done to this standard, just add it up for yourselfs.

all of my vans and pickups except one have come via ebay either directly or indirectly, and i do not have a problem with ebay.
it is very difficult to sell cars on ebay, so any doubters go and have a look and satisfy your own curisotity.
it is unfair to knock a seller and car unless you have seen it and the person selling it.

[COMMERCIALMAN]

I believe ive seen this car for sale a few years back and it was up for over £10000. It was at the Ally Pally show i think. If it is this car it is really nice.
Jason

[gairlochrosie]

£10000 was the house with it too...

[Chadbrook]

Its not British Racing Green, looks to be a darker shade of some perlecent colour. Its obviously been rebuilt and has nice seats but £7500 and not met its reserve?... its looking for a punter with more money than sence... If the rebuild is good, good luck to them its another moggie on the road.

BMW now dictate what British Racing Green is ? and I did say if the rebuild is good, good luck to them.

I do question why a good car would be on ebay, yes they do sometimes apear but its not a common place to sell an A1 example of any car, if its as good as it looks in the pictures it should be in a specialist saleroom or maybe a live auction to make that kind of money.

[jonathon]

BRG, comes in many guises now, even the old BRG had two tones, if you look through the colour charts you will find loads of them both in solid or metalic. No one dictates the BRG just have their own version of it.
I agree with your second point, but it would be even more expensive if being sold professionally.

[Judge]

Wonder what sort of comments will be made when I decide to sell my Concours (Grand Masters), 1954, almost totally original, Series II 4 door saloon. I shall expect more than £7,500 or she stays with me

[mal]

I shall expect more than £7,500 or she stays with me

So that means my offer of a tenner isn't accepted Bill

Seriously though, I think the difference with your car is the fact that it will be well known among the Moggy fraternity and you would most likely not even have to resort to advertising it as such.. I've found over the years that if it's a good car most club members will not hesitate..

Mal

[Judge]

Do you mean £10,000 Mal

[mal]

Do you mean £10,000 Mal

Worth a try actually, while on my run out yesterday I went to have a look at a 52 Splitscreen which was advertised on e-bay, wonderful restored car with 3 pre; owners, history etc; I was very tempted but I did want one with a sidevalve engine... great buy though for £2. 1/2K... it would be sat on my drive now if he hadn't took the sidevalve engine out

Mal

[Judge]

Yes....but you said the word, 'restored'.

Edit - Just in case you've forgotten Mal

[mal]

Still a lovely motor and well done... so I take it yours is totaly original ? mind, if so that will command an excellent price.

Mal

[Judge]

I cannot say totally, but very near, and no underside welding.

[mal]

Bill, what year is yours?? I thought they were all sidevalve until 53..
Lovely car yours though, I don't think I would part with that if it was mine

Mal

[Judge]

1954 (early) Series II with the 803 engine.

As I say, unless the price is very right, I won't

[mal]

Don't blame you Bill, so I'm right in thinking the one I looked at should have had the sidevalve engine, being a 52 ?
I'm off for my tea now as I aint been in long, had a run to Ripon, the long way round, in the Moggy... you can tell summers coming, that's two days on the trot better go and console the wife as she can smell the fish & chips on me

Mal

[aupickup]

but remember anything is only worth what someone is prepared to pay