Highway robbery

[Lou Drozdowski]

I don't usually bad-mouth prices in listings, however...this one should be.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194952899202?fbclid=IwAR09jmIndiObM8q3uZyq6_2abhWSb1kLE1T-bU4jo-fvh1MbeMOKErTRaZk

[BDA]

Rode hard and put up wet…

[Richard48Y]

Professional "Flipper" who needs to proof-read his ads. "BIG VALUE ENGINE"
Ex-US car, so to make a profit they have to cover shipping and VAT expenses in addition to purchase price.
Unless they find someone with more money than sense they may be lucky to break even.

[Vegantune]

Seller:  http://www.vincenthaydoncars.com/

[4129R]

Depending on the state of the chassis, it is worth about £4,000 - £5,000 in the UK.

I have bought some "restoration opportunities" in my time, but none as bad as that.

Everything you look at needs replacing. I expect both fuel tanks are badly holed too. 

I can see £24k in painting, upholstering and parts alone, without factoring in the time spent doing it.

[tedtaylor]

I can vouch for Vincent Haydon as he bought one or two Lotus cars from me (TaylorMadeClassicCars), but i think he restored them or had customers already lined up....either way, he paid in full and communicated well.   i wish him luck.

[Bryan Boyle]

I don't usually bad-mouth prices in listings, however...this one should be.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194952899202?fbclid=IwAR09jmIndiObM8q3uZyq6_2abhWSb1kLE1T-bU4jo-fvh1MbeMOKErTRaZk

I've bought cars to break up in better shape. 

[Richard48Y]

I think this is what happens when a make/model suddenly begins to appreciate in spectacular fashion.
Personally not happy to see it as I do not want to have to refrain from driving mine due to it becoming too valuable for spirited use.
I can plod along in my truck.

[lotusfanatic]

Highway robbery?

I can only assume that prices are a lot less in the US than the UK? (that would then make sense for a UK dealer to buy and then ship a car from the US to the UK)
You'll struggle to find a Special in the UK for much less than the asking price: a 'good' car is £25,000+ and the best are up to £40,000+ (the tired engine alone is worth a few thousand pounds)
I'm not suggesting that £9995 is a bargain but I'm also not suggesting that somebody (a dealer in this instance) in another country should wear a tricorn hat and a mask 

Regards,
Mark   

[Sparkrite]

 This is the same as alot of dealers who price their stuff way above market value. I personally do not like it as it distorts the market for genuine enthusiasts. As a result others will over price their cars and they will sit unsold for years even.

[Grumblebuns]

Appears to have been sold. I don't remember what the original asking price but somebody wanted it.

[4129R]

Appears to have been sold. I don't remember what the original asking price but somebody wanted it.

£8,995.00