There is a magazine that I pick up now and again that
is probably the best gauge - it is called "Sportscar
Market Newsletter", or something similar. It lists
auction results, and provides colorful commentary as
well, such as "how could this idiot bid $17,900 for a
Vega with no air conditioning" and the like. I forget
the exact name, but Barnes and Noble stores carries
it. It is not just high dollar stuff, lots of LBC's
usually as well.
--- type79@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> Damn, I just sent a response to Bob, message.
>
> NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) offer some
> interesting figures, but what
> are they based upon, sales? Do you really think that
> there are enough current
> sales of these vehicles to establish values?
>
> I would really like to see the documentation and
> know how many Mk. II Sprites
> actually sold for $9,850.00.
>
> This is speculation, but I think they are just
> taking an average of advertised
> asking prices which as we all know, don't
> necessarily have anything to do with
> actual sale prices.
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
>
> Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I'm with you on that one. Maybe these prices are
> in British Pounds. The
> > prices on the NADA site are:
> >
> > 1961 SPRITE MARK
> > Model: II 2 Door Roadster
> > Weight: N/A
> > Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: N/A
> > Low Retail: $4,275
> > Average Retail: $6,650
> > High Retail: $9,850
> >
> >
>
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> > --
> >
> > Prices shown are retail consumer values and to be
> considered as selling
> > prices. Trade-in and loan values are confidential
> for our Dealers and
> > industry base subscribers. Trade-in values are to
> be determined by local
> > dealers, and are generally lower than values
> shown.
> >
>
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> > --
> >
> > Low Retail Value — This vehicle would be in
> mechanically functional
> > condition. The exterior paint and trim would be in
> fair condition. The
> > interior would show normal wear possible needing
> minor reconditioning.
> > Note: This value does Not represent "parts cars".
> >
> > Average Retail Value — This vehicle would be in
> good condition overall. It
> > could be an older restoration or a well-maintained
> original vehicle. The
> > exterior paint, trim and mechanics are in
> satisfactory condition. The
> > interior would show minimal wear.
> >
> > High Retail Value — This vehicle would be in
> excellent condition overall. It
> > could be a completely restored or an extremely
> well-maintained orginal
> > vehicle. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics
> are not in need of work. The
> > interior would be in excellent condition.
> > Note: This value does Not represent a "100 Point"
> or "# 1" vehicle.
> >
> > Allen Hefner
> > SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> > '77 Midget
> > '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
> >
> > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> >
> > In a message dated 6/2/00 5:01:02 PM Eastern
> Daylight Time,
> > boxweed@thebest.net writes:
> >
> > << Boy, are these figures way off!!!! If anyone
> has a #1 or #2 car (based on
> > the definitions below) who wants to sell it for
> the price quoted, I'll buy
> > 'em all, no questions asked!!
> >
> > Bob
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: LBCarNut <LBCarNut@carolina.rr.com>
> > To: Jason Urban <jurban@connectecs.com>
> > Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Date: Friday, June 02, 2000 6:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: '61 Sprite Value
> >
> >
> > >Jason,
> > > Here are the figures from VMR
> > >Peter S.
> > >
> > >Collector Car & Truck Market Current Value:
> > >1961 AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE MKII 4cyl 948cc (46hp
> SAE) 4M
> > >
> > > #5 #4 #3
> #2 #1
> > >Roadster 575 1475 2500
> 3875 5450
> > > >>
>
=====
Ron Soave
"Good luck Mr. Gorsky"
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