CAR AUCTIONS

Nayf said:
I would but I’m loathe to give Geoff any kind of attention considering some of his recent outburst on twitter/X…
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Yes, I understand what you mean, his car related videos are often good viewing, however his political views and conspiracy rantings are utter nonsense, I'm not surprised he suffers from depression.
 
Ewan said:
There are two Meraks for auction at Dore and Rees in Wiltshire today.
One rusty yellow LHD car for restoration with a guide of £20k-£30k, and a black RHD in better condition at double that.
I suspect that neither will reach reserve, as taking on the yellow car would be financially daft, while the market for good ones (assuming the black one is good - which it might not be) is currently quite depressed.

A few other nice goodies there also. One chap is selling a Ferrari 412, an Aston Lagonda S3, and an Aston V8 Coupe -and all three look lovely. I’d happily have all/any of them. I look forward to seeing how this auction pans out.
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Quick update.
The 412, Lagonda and black Merak all didn’t reach reserve. No surprises there then.
The tatty yellow Merak sold at a hammer price of £26k. A lot for a LHD Merak project, I’d have thought.
The Aston Coupe sold at a hammer of £47k, which seems about right for an auction car.
 
Some nice cars on sale today at the Aguttes Spring Auction in Paris with some healthy guide prices so we will see.
 
philw696 said:
Some nice cars on sale today at the Aguttes Spring Auction in Paris with some healthy guide prices so we will see.
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Including an early Merak requiring mechanical work, with a low guide price. One for you Phil, if you can snap it up cheaply and then do the work. There could even even a profit in it, if it sells at a low figure.
 
Ewan said:
Including an early Merak requiring mechanical work, with a low guide price. One for you Phil, if you can snap it up cheaply and then do the work. There could even even a profit in it, if it sells at a low figure.
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I'm certainly going to be watching Ewan.
 
The estimate for the merak is criminally low, it seems in good shape.
They are quite easy to work with, mechanical parts aren't too expensive and it's really fun to drive.
 
No harm in registering to bid, just in case it looks like it’ll slip through cheaply. I quite regularly register at auctions but don’t buy. That said, I also quite regularly register and do buy!!!

The Espada has a low guide, for what appears to one in decent overall condition, just requiring a fettle.
 
Lot 102 the E21 BMW 320 tickles my fancy the most as back in the 80's I earned a few £££ buying and selling those from home that funded my Rallying nicely all before the internet.Messenger_creation_CB409789-0CF5-4F5D-96CF-813E9C4BCDD4.jpeg
 
Ewan said:
No harm in registering to bid, just in case it looks like it’ll slip through cheaply. I quite regularly register at auctions but don’t buy. That said, I also quite regularly register and do buy!!!

The Espada has a low guide, for what appears to one in decent overall condition, just requiring a fettle.
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Ewan said:
I’ll bring something different next time. (Happy to take requests!)
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Espada please (gives you an excuse to go shopping).

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gemini said:
Sold for 47k€
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I’d say that’s quite low. It’s the same price as car at Historics the week before, but that one was a rusty basket case, whereas the French car looked sound, inside and out.

Merak price seems about right, given the description and pictures.
 
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