Landrover Perentie's worth Collecting? Adding to Military Collections?

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Hi Guys

Do you think the Perentie's will be worth some good money one day?

[Mick_Marsh]

No.

Over time many will fall into a state of disrepair and trashed. They then become of little value. As has happened with older vehicles, enthusiasts then collect and restore the little that survive.
You've heard of "Peak Oil"? We are currently experiencing "Peak Motoring Enthusiasts".
I don't think many of the younger generation have much interest in cars as can be seen by the cars they drive, if they drive at all. These are the motoring enthusiasts of the future and those people who will be driving up prices of collectables. If the motoring enthusiasts aren't around in the future, there won't be the demand for these treasures.

Why buy one?

When you do, you'll either understand, or want to sell it in six months.

Me? I'm already looking for my next.
Project 23. Or is it 25? No, hang on, 24...........

[isuzutoo-eh]

They'll go up in price, for sure. That is-when they are 100 years old, the few remaining in good original condition will be quite collectable. The rest will have been scrapped, worn out, dumped in a paddock or cannibalised to keep others running.

Don't buy a car counting on inflation of value.

[LandroverScott]

The series 3. Army Land Rover I bought direct via auction in 1990 cost $4,500 it probably only worth that now and I've fully restored it back to as good as new.

Perenties will be the same. It will take twenty odd years to go through the life cycle them as Mick says will there be anyone wanting them?

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The series 3. Army Land Rover I bought direct via auction in 1990 cost $4,500 it probably only worth that now and I've fully restored it back to as good as new.

Perenties will be the same. It will take twenty odd years to go through the life cycle them as Mick says will there be anyone wanting them?

A good point mate..well said!:)

I suppose it won't be like the Collectability of a Series 1 80 inch..

[Homestar]

Yeah, as mentioned I think we'll all be long dead before a Perentie is worth good money, but certainly worth buying and using for it's intended purpose. Best to have some fun in one, rather than lock it up waiting for its value to appreciate.

[stealth]

Comparison.

A very well restored WW2 jeep can be had for around $20,000 and lesser examples for considerably less. And they are now over seventy years old.

Enjoy your ex military vehicle for what it is and for now. Most Perenties will disappear over the next thirty years and the remaining preserved examples will not appreciate to any great value. The series 2 and 3 Aussie versions are cheap still.

It is only the very rare and unique ex military's that bring huge prices; e.g. armour, any German WW2. Any soft skins/militarised civvy versions (Land Rovers) only have limited value growth potential. You would be kidding yourself if you thought you could invest in these sort of ex military's with a view of turning a big profit.

Hasn't stopped me from filling my backyard with WW2 vehicles/junk and if I had room and spare cash I'd have a Perentie tomorrow as well.

Enjoy

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Comparison.

A very well restored WW2 jeep can be had for around $20,000 and lesser examples for considerably less. And they are now over seventy years old.

Enjoy your ex military vehicle for what it is and for now. Most Perenties will disappear over the next thirty years and the remaining preserved examples will not appreciate to any great value. The series 2 and 3 Aussie versions are cheap still.

It is only the very rare and unique ex military's that bring huge prices; e.g. armour, any German WW2. Any soft skins/militarised civvy versions (Land Rovers) only have limited value growth potential. You would be kidding yourself if you thought you could invest in these sort of ex military's with a view of turning a big profit.

Hasn't stopped me from filling my backyard with WW2 vehicles/junk and if I had room and spare cash I'd have a Perentie tomorrow as well.

Enjoy

Well SAID mate..I understand perfectly:)!

[RoboDouche]

Noticed lately that the auction prices seem to have gone up a bit from when I bought mine. But I guess it's supply and demand. Maybe the Auction prices will go up as there are less coming to auction.

There's seems to be a few getting around on the Sunshine Coast. I'm off along the beach this weekend keep an eye out;)

[stealth]

so what is a standard Perentie going for of recent. A mate of mine has expressed an interest in getting one.

[RoboDouche]

I saw some rough ones go for 8 grand. A few normal 110's went for 12g. The ones with the PTO winches went upwards of 15g!

Pretty expensive I thought.

[jet]

The latest review on auction price,s are amazing these perentie 110.s are going up in price and are be sought after , on car sales there making 17 grand or more just for a gs , i think there very collectible and the latest batch at grey s auction are proving this as of 17-4-20016 auction in minto Sydney.

[87County]

The latest review on auction price,s are amazing these perentie 110.s are going up in price and are be sought after , on car sales there making 17 grand or more just for a gs .... etc

um... no, - the owners may ask that kind of money but what they end up accepting for it is quite a different matter :)

[BadCo.]

um... no, - the owners may ask that kind of money but what they end up accepting for it is quite a different matter :)

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Chris078]

um... no, - the owners may ask that kind of money but what they end up accepting for it is quite a different matter :)


Pretty sure this. I've seen quite a few come through Gumtree (guess they prove too Industrial for many people once the afterglow wears off) asking for 15-18k.
They tend stay advertised for quite a while, often to reappear later with a much reduced price.

I think 12-15 is more reasonable for a GS, depending on condition, work done to it etc.

The 4 door hard tops are fetching insane prices though, I will give you that!

[Homestar]

Yeah, I keep a close eye on the private market on these - the ones asking $18K plus for theirs advertise them month in, month out, as mentioned, 12 to 14 seems to be about right but I've seen them go for under 10 as well. There are GS 6x6's that are still for sale after 6 months for $21K - $18 would be closer to the truth for these, not the 4x4's.

There are way too many in the market now to drive the prices up that far. Mind you, once I buy one, I won't care if the price goes up after that... :D

[Ashleylipus]

It seems difficult to sell these vehicles for a high price in the private market, i think it's because although there is high demand for perenties amongst the enthusiasts, the group of people seriously interested in owning these vehicles is still small. Most people would rather have a car with a/c, power steering, a roof and many other things. And people looking to buy a perentie normally wont pay high private sale prices when there is still cheaper examples coming up for auction.. Perhaps when the auctions are over these exceptionally preserved models will increase in value

[cuppabillytea]

Hmmm. My Missus want's me to restore old Land Rovers as a kind of Semi-retirement occupation. She's sick of me doing shift work. I think I'll take up basket Weaving. :( I'll have a go at snagging a Perentie at Auction first though. :p

[87County]

The only reason to have a Perentie (apart from a few minor structural advantages eg. gal chassis, reliable engine etc) is that they will go up any hill, even ones that regularly leave the tailshafts on Jeeps twisted in two. :D