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Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:49 am
by Old English White
That looks a good car to buy and use doesn't it. Even if he has left the door pull cords on and left the overriders off. I think it looks great. It'll be interesting to see what that makes at auction.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:50 am
by Exminiman
ON FB , quite a nice unmolested 850 - price is bit optimistic, unless shell is better than it looks....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... =top_picks
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:32 pm
by steve1071
Nice early one but looks like the salty coastal air has got to it
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:44 pm
by Old English White
Needs a lot of bodywork I reckon. Nice original spec though isn't it? It's on ebay as well. Auction is upto £3,000 so far - reserve not met.
It would be a mistake to underestimate the cost of restoring a car like this I'm afraid.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:16 am
by Metronick
£16,388 achieved for this, seems a good buy
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:01 pm
by Old English White
I agree. That is MUCH less than the cost of creating such a car! I'd be glad to own that.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:09 am
by mk1
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 9:35 pm
by InnoCooperExport
I'm normally not one for extra trims etc, but that Aussie 850 looks very smart and unusual.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:11 am
by mk1
That's exactly what I thought. A real time warp car.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:15 am
by Pete
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:20 am
by rpb203
That does look bloody good and a nice history too!
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:57 am
by mk1
That is absolutely lovely!
Steep estimate though.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:13 pm
by Exminiman
Yes is nice, good to see the original period "extras" especially the "Works" wooden auxiliary switch panel
wooden switch panel.jpg
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:19 pm
by mk1
I love the classic 1960's style respray on the outside only paint job.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:31 pm
by Exminiman
A very difficult car to re-create, you see less and less of these cars with real history. if it was mine, I would try and avoid the temptation to change it.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:33 pm
by Pete
mk1 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:57 am
That is absolutely lovely!
Steep estimate though.
Very steep, mid 20s tops I’d guess nowadays and personalised cars aren’t easy to sell!
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:53 pm
by rpb203
Did think the estimate was high, and best of luck if they get it.
Would be sad if anything was done to it other than tidy it up and use it.
Looks like the auction is just up the road from me and if I can get the time would be good to have a nose at it in the flesh, so to speak.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:12 pm
by minimk1man
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:20 pm
by steve1071
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:31 am
by Brynmor
This is quite a decent looking one at the Gold Cup this weekend.
https://auctions.hampsonauctions.com/au ... 6&pn=1&g=1