Leaving and selling, final photoshoot

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Originally Posted by Lost Landy

I do wish you all the best with selling your vehicle but for the Aussie market price is just to high & that its near Christmas time does help much either.

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Hi Lost Landy,

I do hear that from some. On the other hand others tell me not to worry and that with a bit of patience that buyer will show up as the car is worth it. Any potential buyer out there listening? I am willing to negotiate.

However, I will also be patient. Even if we have already left I will keep it listed until one day... (meanwhile I will let my friends drive and store it)

IS IT WORTH THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY?
In short, YES!. It is a 55 year old classic and I see prices only go up for restored and actually driving ones. I bought the car myself for less, but I got more in receipts than the amount I am asking for. Don't forget I will donate 10% to a good cause. And have a look at these competitors:

COMPETITOR 1
What can I say about this one!? If you have the cash, go for it. It's been well cared for as I can see. Restoration work, or maintenance, is faithful and good. Aparently it has been driven daily and it's on the road. No pictures of the engine though. Yes, it's worth the money but check it out first. Sorry, but you never know with anyone else but me.
http://landroverseries.org/S1-For-Sa...p_image001.jpg
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http://landroverseries.org/S1-For-Sa...p_image003.jpg
4cyl 1.6L
Manual
Convertible
23,145 kms
Offers over $29,000 - perfectly patina, matching numbers. Very, very rare chs R eng Complete with original operation handbook, receipts, Series 1 register docs, modern service manual. Landy is the 8th vehicle produced for the UK market in 1950. He was delivered new in Newstead, Brisbane by Annand and Thompson. With concealed headlamps, D tail lights, a open cab 7 seat convertible body this is by far the prettiest and most collectable/desireable Series 1. He is not a CKD. Complete with optional door tops and soft top he can be buttoned up or move the spare to the tub, drop the front screen and go Malborough Man style! This day was never meant to come, Landy has been driven weekly for the last 12 years, maintained mechanically to the nines as needed. Sale includes plates LRO-80, docs and a full box of spares including a set of pistons if ever needed!! Landy is on the Series 1 register. He must go to a good home, I will not sell him to a pillock. Please only enquire if you are ready to buy.
$29,000
Dealer: Used Car
QLD 1951 Series I
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COMPETITOR 2
Another example of a Series 1 currently on sale which seems to be worth the money. No pictures of the engine though. But what can be seen is immaculate and probably restored to better than new from factory. Got the money? Go for it, but do check it out first. Sorry, but you never know with anyone else but me.

http://landroverseries.org/S1-For-Sa...p_image004.jpg
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4cyl 1.6L
Manual
Convertible
13,991 kms
Undoubtedly one of the most recognisable four-wheel drives in the world.

This Series One Land Rover is one of the coolest examples we have seen to date. With a few simple switches and a gauge here and there the Land Rovers dash is completely metal with no padding and looks fantastic. No mod cons here, who needs stereos and blue tooth and GPS? This is all metal and no frills. From a period where four-wheel drives where made for working the land not dropping the kids to footy practice, this is a car that even back then boasted itself to be "The World's Most Versatile Vehicle".

These 'Landies' go anywhere, once accounted for 90% of 4WD in Australia and Land Rover claim that 70% of all series production are still in use today. This car is accompanied by the original handbooks and was delivered new to the Snowy Mountain Hydro as one of three delivered in 1951.

A complete knockdown kit assembled in Australia these cars are fast becoming very collectable, the rugged good looks and simple engineering make this model remain the coolest four wheel drive ever made.
$27,995
Dealer: Used Car
NSW 1955 Series I
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COMPETITOR 3
And my last competitor... neh! not really. Well any car on sale is a competitor. No pictures of the engine. Needs a lot of work from what I can see. Sure, $10,000 is cheaper than mine. But then the work starts. The time and expenses will probably surpass mine. It's an option though. 1950 Series I
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4cyl 2.0L
Manual
Convertible
55,000 kms
This rare 1955 series 1 Land Rover is reluctantly being offiered for sale in excellent mechanical condition. It has spent much of it's life on a farm in Victoria. It has 55,000 miles on the clock which appears to be genuine. It has a 4cl petrol motor.
All seats have recently been recovered.
Vehicles in this original condition are not easy to find any more.
This is well priced for a quick sale, hence is fixed.
Genuine enquiries only please.
$10,000
Private Seller Car
QLD
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Have a look at all the things we sell because we are moving, cameras, cars, children clothing, etc. (my items, my wife's items).

Patience is a virtue!

hope you sell it soon.... :angel:

i am getting sick of seeing it everywhere... :D

unfortunately, as nice as it is, it's too dear for what it is in the current market, IMHO....

unless of course that someone "special" comes along.

there is one born every minute they tell me.... finding them seems to be a bit of an issue but.

that said..

i hope it goes to someone that will use it like you do...

your spirit is most refreshing ;)

Hi there

The vehicles that you have quote prices on above, I question they are getting the money they are seeking (the money is not around at the moment).

The 80" usually bring good money but parts are getting hard to find second hand.

A friend of mine in SA recently purchased a 55 SWB with lots of parts and although it need minor work (condition overall good) it was well under 10k.

So my answer to what it would be worth, the answer is as much as some one wants to pay for it.

Wayne

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Originally Posted by ellard

Hi there

The vehicles that you have quote prices on above, I question they are getting the money they are seeking (the money is not around at the moment).

The 80" usually bring good money but parts are getting hard to find second hand.

A friend of mine in SA recently purchased a 55 SWB with lots of parts and although it need minor work (condition overall good) it was well under 10k.

So my answer to what it would be worth, the answer is as much as some one wants to pay for it.

Wayne

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I agree. Personally I don't consider a late model S1 as any more desirable (i.e. worth any more) than a SII or early IIA.

A lot of nicely restored classics of many brands are sitting unsold or selling for greatly reduced prices at present.

TBH I think you will struggle to get $12,000 for your series 1.
Did you get much interest through ebay?

I am not up on prices at the moment here in Australia, but it can take time to get the money you want, and it probably is worth $12 to $18K but as I said it can take time to get the right person to come along, this might not be time you have. $15k is just short of £9K, in the uk, I think if you are bring a container with house stuff, it maybe worth taking it to uk, as for the same money you may not get as good a vehicle. I don't know your vehicle and I don't know what your plans are with shipping stuff. Good luck

Well, over the holidays the marketing campaign seemed to have brought some results. I now have 5 serious sounding people coming for a test drive this and next week. One of the 5 already wanted to buy it over the phone but I told him to come and have a look first. Just before the holidays I had 2 test drives and those said they would make an offer.

How much any offer will be...???

And then I also had three scam offers who have been reported to the authorities.

I did ask for all your opinions. But as said, more money has gone into Hebe than I am asking for. And although economics aren't great there are still some people who recognize the rare opportunity and seem to have the cash.

I also had 2 serious enquiries from the UK and 1 from Italy. For them the shipping and registration is the issue as I will only assist but they are themselves responsible.

Ebay had a healthy 90 odd watchers in the five day listing. I just relisted it for ten days. The reserve is 1 cent above the starting price.

The decission has been made to sell. Hard, but I will let go with fun trips and great photoshoots for memories. Time to move on. And once in the UK for a few years... shhhtt don't tell my wife.

Although there have been some pessimistic posts here regarding the price I do believe we all agree that it is worth it. The economics hurt me as well and if no one offers, or is mean enough to wait until the week we fly, well bad luck. In that case I will keep it in storage with friends and I will bump the price up by a few thousand to reflect actual financial investment without considering labour etc. And then I will wait very very patiently, shhhtt don't tell my wife.

But, we certainly could use the money for our move, medical expenses, etc and would appreciate it if someone can offer a good home.

Finding a good home is an important factor to the sale.

I guess the positive is I think anyone who is after one knows about yours. maybe now with xmas and new years over people might start to be more interested and know where they stand financially

4 hours to go... meanwhile a number of people came for a test drive and sounded positive. Is anyone going to bid on my discounted price on eBay? A friendly reminder to please, pretty please, do so...
Land Rover Series 1 SWB 7 Seat Registered RWC Classic 1958 Restored Series I in Melbourne, VIC | eBay

That pricing looks the same as your initial ebay listing.

Good luck with the move and sale though.