Thread: Finding a classic

I had a look at the two on car sales very nice, then had a look on CTS the 77 Sahara dust has a price tag of 13k😍but on car sales its 28k😮 calling them today and if the stars align who know what will happen.

78RRman, what was the outcome of your inquiry at CTS?
Did you end up with an early 2 door?

I'm curious, being right in the middle of buying a 2 door now.
Not the best one ever, though perfect for my pocket and desire.

I've not found them (2 or 4 door) easy to find in original or close to condition and certainly didn't expect to find one which was a good balance between originality and affordability.

Cheers,
Richard

Originally Posted by ghillie

"Unrestored" covers a range of conditions IMO. The unrestored '72 at the CTS needs "some love" as 78RRman said above - quite a bit of love would be my guess. That may explain why it hasn't sold and why they've dropped the price. I think it is likely that unrestored 2 doors haven't reached the status that they have in the UK, where originality and lack of rust are perhaps more highly prized and restoration easier.

In Australia, overall condition may be the most important criteria. An unrestored car, but which has been diligently maintained over the years, worn parts replaced and modest upgrades made is likely to have more value than an original condition vehicle which might really need restoration at considerable expense to make it useable.

Of course a fully restored car should be worth the most. As to actually values, I can't really add anything to my earlier post (the second in this thread) above.

If you're looking - happy hunting!

I have what seems to be of interest to a few of you, but am not prepared to give it away, as contemplating shipping her to the UK where I will get more than I can here for her, as they are as rare as rocking horse poo
If anyone is interested PM me.

Originally Posted by CapableCate

I have what seems to be of interest to a few of you, but am not prepared to give it away, as contemplating shipping her to the UK where I will get more than I can here for her, as they are as rare as rocking horse poo
If anyone is interested PM me.

Well not quite that rare Cate....

If you've got a nice two door to sell, you might get more appropriate enquiries by giving those on this site some details of year, condition, history etc.

However, this is a website for enthusiasts. If you're just looking for the highest price, and it sounds like you are, if you've got the right car I'd suggest you ship it over to blighty and be done with it.

Good luck with the sale.

Originally Posted by ghillie

Well not quite that rare Cate....

If you've got a nice two door to sell, you might get more appropriate enquiries by giving those on this site some details of year, condition, history etc.

However, this is a website for enthusiasts. If you're just looking for the highest price, and it sounds like you are, if you've got the right car I'd suggest you ship it over to blighty and be done with it.

Good luck with the sale.

You're right ghillie, probably not quite that rare, but certainly from researching UK market so far, where my Land Rover enthusiast Brother lives, ones like mine are very difficult to find.

I think it is likely that unrestored 2 doors haven't reached the status that they have in the UK, where originality and lack of rust are perhaps more highly prized and restoration easier.

Given I've now received the message loud and clear that 'enthusiasts' on this forum, have a different perception of value v. cost of these, then I will take your advice and continue with my plans.

An unrestored car, but which has been diligently maintained over the years, worn parts replaced and modest upgrades made is likely to have more value than an original condition vehicle which might really need restoration at considerable expense to make it useable.

It was only due to reading your advice to 78RRman that prompted me to check with the AULRO members on this post first, however, as it is about to run out of registration, I don't have enough time left to advertise, be haggling over price, maybe having to get a RWC for local sale, (it has passed a pre-roadworthy inspection), and I can't afford to run two registered insured vehicles. Believe me, if I had the capacity, both mechanically and financially, to restore it myself, and afford to keep fuel up to it, I would be keeping it.

With respect, I cut my driving teeth in a swb Series 1 Land Rover at 7 years of age, and progressed through a range of Land Rovers of my Father, and later my Brother, until purchasing my Range Rover 17 years ago. Coming from a farm I was a competent driver by 10 years of age, and if being raised by a Land Rover enthusiast Father, and having a Brother who inherited the same passion, then owning my own Range Rover that I have treasured, and now my Land Rover, doesn't qualify me as an 'enthusiast', I'm sorry, but I didn't realise this Forum was so elitist! Yes, I've gleaned it is clichy, but then most Forums are, and I could've lived with that, but am now having second thoughts about AULRO's appropriatness for me.

Thank you, and best wishes to you all too.

Originally Posted by CapableCate

You're right ghillie, probably not quite that rare, but certainly from researching UK market so far, where my Land Rover enthusiast Brother lives, ones like mine are very difficult to find.

Given I've now received the message loud and clear that 'enthusiasts' on this forum, have a different perception of value v. cost of these, then I will take your advice and continue with my plans.

It was only due to reading your advice to 78RRman that prompted me to check with the AULRO members on this post first, however, as it is about to run out of registration, I don't have enough time left to advertise, be haggling over price, maybe having to get a RWC for local sale, (it has passed a pre-roadworthy inspection), and I can't afford to run two registered insured vehicles. Believe me, if I had the capacity, both mechanically and financially, to restore it myself, and afford to keep fuel up to it, I would be keeping it.

With respect, I cut my driving teeth in a swb Series 1 Land Rover at 7 years of age, and progressed through a range of Land Rovers of my Father, and later my Brother, until purchasing my Range Rover 17 years ago. Coming from a farm I was a competent driver by 10 years of age, and if being raised by a Land Rover enthusiast Father, and having a Brother who inherited the same passion, then owning my own Range Rover that I have treasured, and now my Land Rover, doesn't qualify me as an 'enthusiast', I'm sorry, but I didn't realise this Forum was so elitist! Yes, I've gleaned it is clichy, but then most Forums are, and I could've lived with that, but am now having second thoughts about AULRO's appropriatness for me.

Thank you, and best wishes to you all too.

What's that all about? I've never found AULRO cliche or elitist. Your entitled to try achieve the highest price for it but just because one poster has a different view to you on the subject doesn't mean the whole forum is up themselves.

Hi Cate,

You could always join a suitable club in Victoria (maybe the LROCV) and put it on the reduced use 45 or 90 day per year registration for a while as you try to find a buyer who will appreciate the RR. This is a very economical and practical way of having it registered and insured.

Without having your brother in the UK to help I would be very wary of despatching anything for sale over there - I have heard of a few people who were conned and it's a long way to go to try and sort it out.

Bob

Originally Posted by ak

What's that all about? I've never found AULRO cliche or elitist. Your entitled to try achieve the highest price for it but just because one poster has a different view to you on the subject doesn't mean the whole forum is up themselves.

My apologies ak, didn't mean to offend others, but frankly, I'm offended by the tone/inference of ghillie's post, especially after reading his other posts and respecting what he had said, and really the only reason I posted 'on the spur of the moment'.

Originally Posted by bobslandies

Hi Cate,

You could always join a suitable club in Victoria (maybe the LROCV) and put it on the reduced use 45 or 90 day per year registration for a while as you try to find a buyer who will appreciate the RR. This is a very economical and practical way of having it registered and insured.

Without having your brother in the UK to help I would be very wary of despatching anything for sale over there - I have heard of a few people who were conned and it's a long way to go to try and sort it out.

Bob

Thanks Bob for such a practical, helpful response. I had thought about that a while back, and after chatting with a couple of others who have belonged to Clubs, and VicRoads, I wasn't sure I could 'qualify', as most Clubs are a wake up to being 'used' for that purpose, so require a commitment of involvement in some way to validate membership, like attending a certain number of club events.

Unfortunately, I've got to a point, especially since having the Discovery a year now, that I can't afford to run both, and any club events would involve distances, which would involve fuel expense. It's all so disappointing Bob, as I really do love driving my old girl, and wanted to keep her, but since my circumstances changed, I just can't afford the fuel. The Discovery was a good buy, and being a 4 cyl diesel is much more economical to run, without sacrificing any of that lovely Range Rover comfort. Mind you, I still miss the purr of that gorgeous 8 cyl engine.

You're absolutely right about being careful, and I certainly wouldn't be considering the UK option if my Brother wasn't there. I am aiming to have an agreed sale, preferably with cleared funds in the Bank prior to transport, and they would be responsible for arranging that from their end. It is actually cheaper from there too.

Thank you both, and I'm sorry if I may have over reacted in my previous post. Cate