Who's got a lazy 100K hanging around??

[Outbackjack]

http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...I0C0D8B62R89C6

Looks nice.

[sfr rob]

you have to be kidding, who would pay that much for a GT?
I still dont understand WHY they can get to that price range, when a mock Gt that looks EXACTLY the same, has the same running gear etc, fetches not even half of what they go for!?
its got me stuffed! :

[outback_ute]

Compared with what people pay for paintings, stamps, etc, etc...

[sfr rob]

oh.. dont get me started.
It seems to be a bit silly when someone pays $40,000 for a vase, that will sit on a table thats also probably $70,000 and it does nothing..
sh|ts me to tears!

[Outbackjack]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

you have to be kidding, who would pay that much for a GT?
I still dont understand WHY they can get to that price range, when a mock Gt that looks EXACTLY the same, has the same running gear etc, fetches not even half of what they go for!?
its got me stuffed! :

What you or anybody understands or does not understand is irelevant...... If some one wants it bad enough they will pay for it. It will be interesting to see what it actually sells for, did anyone notice the nice XW there for about half the price of the XY??

[honer]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

you have to be kidding, who would pay that much for a GT?
I still dont understand WHY they can get to that price range, when a mock Gt that looks EXACTLY the same, has the same running gear etc, fetches not even half of what they go for!?
its got me stuffed! :

Your joking right ?

[Steffo]

Very nice car. Only problem with thing's like this is, you'd be too scared to drive the thing... and letting a 300hp 351ci V8 muscle car sit in the garage forever because you're scared of exposing it to the world is a shame. :(

[Bucknaked]

You pay for what you get Rob. Ripped off. Seriously, how can you justify spending that amount of money on a car that is 35 years old. And i don't go for all that rubbish about the fastest every production car. That's all just hype.

[Dodge]

some cars for sale i could hand build cheaper, but as for the real deals they are investments and should go up in value on demand, My friends in the USA made heaps on real estate so spending 150K on a shelby is not even a problem.

[Psycho Chicken]

Why would you buy one?

Oh I don't know, because they will be worth twice that in 5 years?

[outback_ute]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Very nice car. Only problem with thing's like this is, you'd be too scared to drive the thing... and letting a 300hp 351ci V8 muscle car sit in the garage forever because you're scared of exposing it to the world is a shame. :(

They don't all sit in garages, I had a ride in one (XW) on Saturday, a nice little 50km round trip.

[Pinkbits]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

you have to be kidding, who would pay that much for a GT?
I still dont understand WHY they can get to that price range, when a mock Gt that looks EXACTLY the same, has the same running gear etc, fetches not even half of what they go for!?
its got me stuffed! :

That combination of magic letters and numerals JG33................

[hawke]

Guys,

If you want to see some really expensive old cars being driven hard, go down to Phillip Island this weekend.

http://www.shannons.com.au/news?id=FQ323D6AO0U2O62B

[jabba]

there was a XY GT with no ID plates (was stolen in the 80's), but had all documented paper work from Ford and police and insurance Company. It sold through auction for $130'000 in December last year in Brisbane.... unbelievable.........If that is any indercation, I would say that it will go for alot more, Say, 150'000..........

Just out of curiosity, are there any classic Holdens that sell for that..

[Charliewool]

It's not genuine anyhow... I can't see any 5c pieces in the steering wheel

[jabba]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

you have to be kidding, who would pay that much for a GT?
I still dont understand WHY they can get to that price range, when a mock Gt that looks EXACTLY the same, has the same running gear etc, fetches not even half of what they go for!?
its got me stuffed! :

For one very simple reason.....the cheep one are FAKE. If your serious and have the cash why would you want a FAKE in your collection.... Genuine is the only way to go.....

[OZFORDAU]

lol just buy a FPV-GTP!

[Dave_au]

How about 45-55G for a VN SS Group A?

Now you've got to be dreaming, although it has only 3800 on the clock apparently.

http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...7C7U5U38D3RJ03

[jabba]

Originally Posted by Dave_au

How about 45-55G for a VN SS Group A?

Now you've got to be dreaming, although it has only 3800 on the clock apparently.

http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...7C7U5U38D3RJ03

they will never get it. They started to appreciate in value for a while. But then the @rse fell out of them and there value has never recovered since.

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

Nice car. I guess it worth 100k because they don't make them anymore & everybody want one.

[Craig]

Each to there own.

The car does look very nice......

[sfr rob]

hmmm, i know what you all mean, i just think that for 100K you could own 3 mock ups that are EXACTLY the same bar the ID tags and crap. I know someone would buy it as an investment, but whats the fun in having a car you wouldnt want to take out on public roads with the fear of it being written off?


rob

[jabba]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

hmmm, i know what you all mean, i just think that for 100K you could own 3 mock ups that are EXACTLY the same bar the ID tags and crap. I know someone would buy it as an investment, but whats the fun in having a car you wouldnt want to take out on public roads with the fear of it being written off?


rob

yes but the reason collectors buy them is because the Genuine GT will appreciate faster in value where the Fake will not, and the fake could/will drop in value where the GT will not

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by jabba

there was a XY GT with no ID plates (was stolen in the 80's), but had all documented paper work from Ford and police and insurance Company. It sold through auction for $130'000 in December last year in Brisbane.... unbelievable.........If that is any indercation, I would say that it will go for alot more, Say, 150'000..........

Just out of curiosity, are there any classic Holdens that sell for that..

I think that was HO jabba, this one would be 70 to 80k IMO.

[Fordy]

100k is cheap........and yes id buy it if i had the money, i have a faker and im currently rebuilding an XW and i swap them both for an original GT anyday.......

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

hmmm, i know what you all mean, i just think that for 100K you could own 3 mock ups that are EXACTLY the same bar the ID tags and crap.

Not exactly the same mate, a GT is a limited production run of Fords successfull motorsport history, a mockup no matter how powerfull, clean or close to the real thing it gets, will always be fake.

[Psycho Chicken]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

hmmm, i know what you all mean, i just think that for 100K you could own 3 mock ups that are EXACTLY the same bar the ID tags and crap. I know someone would buy it as an investment, but whats the fun in having a car you wouldnt want to take out on public roads with the fear of it being written off?


rob

Because if you can afford to throw 100 large at a car to put in a garage for 10 years you can afford to throw 20 grand at a Falcon 500 to make a replica.

Not everyone who's buying these old GTs are into cars. They are just bloody smart and know money when they see it.

[Doogstar]

I would rather have one of these, 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible (LHD)

and with the change I would buy a 1987 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder

[Doogstar]

or save few more bickkies and get this one;
http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...PCA7DM793U3G3#

[F6 UTE]

It's biggest problem is it's had a respray, otherwise it might go for more.