Albert McFly wrote:

I bought the £13.5k one which was chronically under sold by its owner, I then sold it in a private deal for more than stated below. I also acquired a similar spec one for £8.5k which was in a mess, after a restoration that sold in a deal worth £19k. The other one is currently getting a nut and bolt rebuild on a galv chassis.

They are out there if you look and get lucky and I think that jap one is very good value considering GB model prices.

I think, Albert, the phrase to use for your £13500 one is "I stole it!" Looking forward to seeing your project one.

You're right, AM, an average price really tells you nothing, does it? Although I suppose that particular thread gives an idea of ball parks to help if you're buying/selling/insuring.

Robert

Albert McFly wrote:

It's certainly an interesting forum with a lot of members on here also. Certain people peddle the high asking prices actively try to devalue other ones to secure them for their own benefit. There is also a misconception regarding advertised 'fully reconditioned' 50ths, these are painted and have the interior updated but don't have any chassis work or any parts underneath changed, a truly reconditioned 50th would have a nut and both rebuild on a new chassis and a reconditioned engine

Indeed. Just what my intentions are, complete nut and bolt rebuild

Albert McFly wrote:

It's certainly an interesting forum with a lot of members on here also. Certain people peddle the high asking prices actively try to devalue other ones to secure them for their own benefit. There is also a misconception regarding advertised 'fully reconditioned' 50ths, these are painted and have the interior updated but don't have any chassis work or any parts underneath changed, a truly reconditioned 50th would have a nut and both rebuild on a new chassis and a reconditioned engine.

I know of one that has sold for over £40k but the general selling price is between £16k-£25k