But it really is stunning.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320677175812

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Al

Really sweet car. However, the Japanese just don't know how to do wood trim. That dash looks like it belongs on a boat.

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1991 300E - 212K and rising fast...

How would it do at a Barrett-Jackson auction?

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

They would be fools to take it there. Gooding or RM would bring the buyers it needs.

650k though? I think they're starting high to see what they can get.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

That was my thought...I just suggested BJ because that's where reality seems to be averaged out...

Ya...some cars go for more than expected and some seem like they rolled off the block and drove 'em out the door like they were stolen, but overall, BJ SEEMS to show the average cost of collector vehicles' values fairly well...I do believe...

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

For muscle cars. I've been going 7 years in a row and I don't think I'll be returning. By not allowing a reserve they scared away nearly all of the high end European classic car market. When I first started going you could see some really nice German and Italian stuff. Not anymore. Gooding and RM have been able to cover that segment and thrive.

If someone were to take their very rare vintage supercar to a Barrett-Jackson nowadays they would be taking an incredible and unnecessary risk. Why gamble on a 500k+ supercar without a reserve with a company that only knows how to market and sell muscle cars? Gooding and RM are smaller, know how to research and market your specific car, and because of the reserve work VERY hard to get it sold.

You go to a Gooding or RM and its a completely different atmosphere. Picture state fair vs country club.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Can you say Jaguar E type This Toyota look almost the same.
Tyler very good comment regarding auctions, excellent overview.

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Vivere senza rimpianti



Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?

Cross between a Jag and a Ferrari to my eyes. Very nice!

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

I remember seeing the Toyota in a Bond film, You Only Live Twice and thought it had to be designed in Italy, but it wasn't

http://commanderbond.net/11802/the-cbn-james-bond-toyota-2000gt-story.html

How come it needed a motor rebuild after 46k miles?
A bit over priced for a toyota.

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

Designed in Italy, copied in Japan.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

I was thinking that too. Why slum with an overpriced Toyota when you can have the real thing for less?

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Excellent point, excellent......

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Vivere senza rimpianti



Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?

Well, it's less likely to leave you stranded due to a light drizzle moistening the Lucas electrics or leave a nice puddle of Castrol on the garage floor . . .

Yes but isn't that part of the whole "supercar experience"?

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S