This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

Mjolnir

emeldc wrote: »

For nuttin' at €15k. Just needs a bit of a wash :rolleyes:

http://classiccarsales.ie/ads/bmw-320i-e-30-4-door/

You missed dreamer of the year mate

kaizersoze

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/audi-80-b2-ls-original-irish/22364496





Ronal Teddybears!

Had to be trailered to the photoshoot.....doesn't bode well.:D
Or is that a boat trailer?

unkel

Probably completely rotted. Did it ever even pass an NCT? Worth no more than a 3 figure sum in my book. Cool car in its day though, I remember the dad of my German holiday pal driving his (bright red) hard (red line in every gear) yet competently and safely in northern Italy in the early 80s, the short gear stick in particular stood out to me. But it hasn't aged well. It's successor has done far better.

pablo128

unkel wrote: »

Probably completely rotted. Did it ever even pass an NCT? Worth no more than a 3 figure sum in my book. Cool car in its day though, I remember the dad of my German holiday pal driving his (bright red) hard (red line in every gear) yet competently and safely in northern Italy in the early 80s, the short gear stick in particular stood out to me. But it hasn't aged well. It's successor has done far better.

We used to go door to door selling for a fella in the late 80s who had a 5 cylinder one in dark brown metallic. It was a whore to go with 5 in the car and a full boot. Much quicker than a newish Maza 626 1.8 at the time which his mate drove.

The m50 had only opened at the time. Good times.

KevRossi

One year away from cheap tax, looks OK, I like the interior. ex-UK with plenty of extras so might have been pulling a caravan for a while. Future classic all the same, highly useable as a daily as well.

760, 2.3l petrol, auto, 11/19, €2500

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1990-volvo-760-2-3-turbo-estate/22486960

jmreire

macplaxton wrote: »

It was Princess Anne that had over the years eight(?) of them.

Yes you are right...I get mixed up in my Royal's from time to time....:D:D:D

jmreire

emeldc wrote: »

For nuttin' at €15k. Just needs a bit of a wash :rolleyes:

http://classiccarsales.ie/ads/bmw-320i-e-30-4-door/

For that kind of asking price...and he could not even be bothered to make it look a bit more presentable???

jmreire

pablo128 wrote: »

We used to go door to door selling for a fella in the late 80s who had a 5 cylinder one in dark brown metallic. It was a whore to go with 5 in the car and a full boot. Much quicker than a newish Maza 626 1.8 at the time which his mate drove.

The m50 had only opened at the time. Good times.

That would have been the Audi 80 Quattro...they were fitted with the 5 Cylinder 2.3 ltr engine...it produced 130 BHP. Not surprised she could move...was some car though.:)

unkel

KevRossi wrote: »

One year away from cheap tax, looks OK, I like the interior. ex-UK with plenty of extras so might have been pulling a caravan for a while. Future classic all the same, highly useable as a daily as well.

760, 2.3l petrol, auto, 11/19, €2500

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1990-volvo-760-2-3-turbo-estate/22486960

Very nice find!

But wasn't the 760 a normally breathing V6 (PRV) about 2.7-2.8l? Not a 2.3l turbo 4 pot?

Seweryn

unkel wrote: »

Very nice find!

But wasn't the 760 a normally breathing V6 (PRV) about 2.7-2.8l? Not a 2.3l turbo 4 pot?

The 760 had engines between 2.3 and 2.8 (V6). It was a more luxurious model than the 740, which was lower equipped and with engines from 2.0 to 2.3 litre.

unkel

Maybe the 2.3 was Ireland / UK only? I'm pretty sure it was never offered in NL / Germany

RobAMerc

That 760 would be a whole lot more desirable if it was a 7 seater.

supervento

nice looking 944.... no mention of mileage tho..

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1989-porsche-944-s2/22514276

Garzard

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/honda-prelude-3rd-gen/22245036



https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1975-vauxhall-viva-sl-hc/22441371

unkel

supervento wrote: »

nice looking 944.... no mention of mileage tho..

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1989-porsche-944-s2/22514276

No NCT either for donkeys years. Asking price is ridiculous. Only good thing about that car apart from its looks is that it has half of a 928 engine

kaizersoze

unkel wrote: »

No NCT either for donkeys years. Asking price is ridiculous. Only good thing about that car apart from its looks is that it has half of a 928 engine

And no test drive. Would anyone buy a car without driving it?

supervento

i love these, so beautiful this one.... ageing very gracefully...

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1997-e220-cabriolet-automatic/21713443

unkel

supervento wrote: »

i love these, so beautiful this one.... ageing very gracefully...

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1997-e220-cabriolet-automatic/21713443

Seriously? That's possibly the most ridiculously priced car we have ever seen on this thread.

unkel

kaizersoze wrote: »

Would anyone buy a car without driving it?

I don't think I have ever bought a car without driving it. That said, I would not have any fundamental problems about the seller not letting me drive it. As long as he would drive it, with me directing him how to drive it - do brake tests, accelerations, sudden steering wheel changes, etc.

Duke O Smiley

unkel wrote: »

Seriously? That's possibly the most ridiculously priced car we have ever seen on this thread.

Can you find a ‘124 Cabriolet for a lot less?

Duke O Smiley

unkel wrote: »

I don't think I have ever bought a car without driving it. That said, I would not have any fundamental problems about the seller not letting me drive it. As long as he would drive it, with me directing him how to drive it - do brake tests, accelerations, sudden steering wheel changes, etc.

I know the seller of that Porsche, he is a classic trader and with previous Porsches he was inundated with people coming along for a viewing, with no intentions of buying, just for a spin in a Porsche.

If you were a serious buyer I’m a test drive would be no issue

supervento

unkel wrote: »

Seriously? That's possibly the most ridiculously priced car we have ever seen on this thread.

yes i am serious. i know its not a bargain at all, i imagine tho it is of concourse condition considering the price and is most likely priced to end up with a Mercedes club member in the Uk etc..... i have recently seen specialists with 320ce sportlines- 53k miles for £24,995 in the UK...

Duke O Smiley

supervento wrote: »

yes i am serious. i know its not a bargain at all, i imagine tho it is of concourse condition considering the price and is most likely priced to end up with a Mercedes club member in the Uk etc..... i have recently seen specialists with 320ce sportlines- 30k miles for £24,750 in the UK...

Deane Motors have a nice one coming to the market soon for 23k

unkel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I know the seller of that Porsche, he is a classic trader and with previous Porsches he was inundated with people coming along for a viewing, with no intentions of buying, just for a spin in a Porsche.

If you were a serious buyer I’m a test drive would be no issue

Yeah, I can well imagine. If I, as a serious buyer, would go along with being just a passenger while he is driving the car, and then at the end still showed interest and wanted to drive it myself, I'm sure the seller would allow it. Common sense really.

Peter T

kaizersoze wrote: »

And no test drive. Would anyone buy a car without driving it?

I've bought 2 cars in the past without even seeing them . Both were low prices though few hundred quid

kaizersoze

Peter T wrote: »

I've bought 2 cars in the past without even seeing them . Both were low prices though few hundred quid

I bought over the phone alright but made sure I had a good look and drive before parting with cash.:D

80sDiesel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

unkel wrote: »

Seriously? That's possibly the most ridiculously priced car we have ever seen on this thread.

Can you find a ‘124 Cabriolet for a lot less?

Rarity doesn't always mean high price. But it on your watch list and watch it sit.

80sDiesel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

unkel wrote: »

Seriously? That's possibly the most ridiculously priced car we have ever seen on this thread.

Can you find a ‘124 Cabriolet for a lot less?

Rarity doesn't always mean high price. But it on your watch list and watch it sit.

swarlb

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Can you find a ‘124 Cabriolet for a lot less?

Here's a '124 Cabriolet' for less....:cool:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1114673

Seweryn

swarlb wrote: »

Here's a '124 Cabriolet' for less....:cool:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1114673

Well, to be precise, it is a roadster rather than a cabriolet .