Silverstone Auctions 240z

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Iconic Auctioneers | 1971 Datsun 240Z-Sold

This 1971 DATSUN 240Z Superbly built to fast-road specification in 2012 using a

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Superbly built to fast-road specification in 2012 using a Californian bodyshell by marque specialist, Dave Jarman of DJR Ltd.

• GUIDE PRICE: £50,000 - £60,000

 

[SeanDezart]

Nice exhaust.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

As stated before this was my car a year ago.

This was the car I rewired and extensively altered the dash and heater system plus fitted a Honda wiper motor. The wiring was a huge job in my single garage and finally put me off working on cars without space so I also sold my Samuri and I now have a classic Honda CB750K to fiddle with and ride (carefully). It's so much easier however I have loved my 25 years of Z ownership - 3 x 240, a 260, a 350 and a 370. Can't believe the difference in value of the S30s versus the two newer cars.

 

[Pondo]

First ever Datsun I sat in. I then went straight out and bought one. Cheers Rob

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Didn't sell, I saw the bidding stalling low, anyone know exactly what it got to?

 

[Kieronpollock]

Interesting given last week’s 50k auction sale

 

[Graham Palmer]

You can still watch the auction Lot420 YouTube about 1hr 48mins in...did not sell at £44K ....or we can watch Dianas RsTurbo sell for £650K ! .Lot 491 later in same vid steam.

There were lots of cars that did not sell.....sign of the times maybe once you add on the outrageous commissions these folks charge ! ..15% buyers premium (inc VAT)..that adds up quickly

Mind you if you do bid on one of their lots they continue to send you the full auction book each time they hold another auction.

enjoy

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Interesting given last week’s 50k auction sale

It’s not the same thing.

 

[Jay.]

"Buy it now for £59,250 - contact enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com"

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Didn't sell, I saw the bidding stalling low, anyone know exactly what it got to?

It was a great car.

You can still watch the auction Lot420 YouTube about 1hr 48mins in...did not sell at £44K ....or we can watch Dianas RsTurbo sell for £650K ! .Lot 491 later in same vid steam.

There were lots of cars that did not sell.....sign of the times maybe once you add on the outrageous commissions these folks charge ! ..15% buyers premium (inc VAT)..that adds up quickly

Mind you if you do bid on one of their lots they continue to send you the full auction book each time they hold another auction.

enjoy

Yes I get those catalogues

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I think the Escort total was £730k.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

"Buy it now for £59,250 - contact enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com"

bidding went to 44k. "I know, lets advertise it for 25% more"

 

[Rob Gaskin]

bidding went to 44k. "I know, lets advertise it for 25% more"

IMO (and it's a knowledgeable opinion having owned it and worked on it) the car is worth £45k - £50k all in. A bid of £44k is an offer of about £50k with fees - reasonable.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

The car has a limited audience now because it is rally oriented. When I drove it the car was a lovely fast cruiser. The Bilstein suspension, smooth S14 gbox, SUs, standard gearing 3.9 Recaro seats etc suited it. When I was selling it the buyer wanted it more for rallying so it needed better electrics, tripmeters, spotlights, improved demisting and so mods were made by me and him. Unfortunately a marriage breakup forced him to sell it. We were gutted.

 

[SeanDezart]

bidding went to 44k. "I know, lets advertise it for 25% more"

Yep, why not ? What is the sum of the parts, base car and labour on top ?

And what is it with clubbies in general that they won't accept high prices being asked ?

 

[status]

It seems the only cars that go for serious dosh are the ones in auctions generally

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Yep, why not ? What is the sum of the parts, base car and labour on top ?

And what is it with clubbies in general that they won't accept high prices being asked ?

Some of us live on planet earth. so if a car bids upto £44k, then 3 hours later it gets advertised for 25% more, its a strange strategy.

I'm not sure what a 'clubbie' is. However I think everything sells for what its worth.

 

[Mr Tenno]

I think it's fairly normal for sellers to hold out for a better price, an auction won't always bring out the highest price.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Now sold at just under £50k.

Right price.

 

[JK240]

Now sold at just under £50k.

Right price.

Just curious, but is that including fees?

£44k plus Silverstone's fee of 15% inc VAT would be £50,600 or more or less what it got to in the sale...?

JK