Dreamr Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 closing down sale do you think? Sales depot in sydney shut down...I thought about that but there is only 60 odd cars up for sale .... I think there are over 400 in the "collection" (sales yard) ...We'll find out in time, me thinks .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 I thought about that but there is only 60 odd cars up for sale .... I think there are over 400 in the "collection" (sales yard) ...We'll find out in time, me thinks .......or cars haven’t sold as quickly as hoped, so a bit of marketing hopefully coupled with cash flow. I think he’s made one glaring error in his business model. I gather he has brought in a lot of cars from overseas to flog here. But: Australians like Australian delivered cars. So bringing in container loads of cars from overseas puts you behind the 8 ball at the beginning. Europeans don’t care so much and will be likely to buy a car from another country, and this is where he made his money. The business model is completely different here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 ...or cars haven’t sold as quickly as hoped, so a bit of marketing hopefully coupled with cash flow. I think he’s made one glaring error in his business model. I gather he has brought in a lot of cars from overseas to flog here. But: Australians like Australian delivered cars. So bringing in container loads of cars from overseas puts you behind the 8 ball at the beginning. Europeans don’t care so much and will be likely to buy a car from another country, and this is where he made his money. The business model is completely different here...Don't forget the ridiculously overpriced figures that he wants for them .... might be another reason they have been slow to move ... LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 I thought about that but there is only 60 odd cars up for sale .... I think there are over 400 in the "collection" (sales yard) ...We'll find out in time, me thinks ...."With more than 60 iconic cars for auction to make way for newly purchased collections" if this were the actual reason, why on earth would you get rid of such rare cars as a 959, Carrera GT, XJR-15 and a Miura??! Needs cash badly.... Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 (edited) "With more than 60 iconic cars for auction to make way for newly purchased collections" if this were the actual reason, why on earth would you get rid of such rare cars as a 959, Carrera GT, XJR-15 and a Miura??! Needs cash badly....agree, smells like cashflow issues smothered in a good story to avoid the Sharks circling. Can't imagine what's in the newly purchased collection that trumps the existing collection that they are off loading.will be an interesting one to watch, if no or low reserves that reinforces the above view, fire sale Edited 28September, 2017 by DJM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 Why on earth.. because if you look around the classic car scene ther are a few GT's , 959 , Rs and ore for sale..If you have no restrictions to bring em , like they do, your world is your oysterI guess one thing is , the Aus market is very very small … How many clasic car buyers are there here? Look at out shambles of auction houses , they barely cover 50 lots The other thing is they bought a lot of shit when they setup Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 28September, 2017 Report Share Posted 28September, 2017 I have heard of a couple of car 'Museums' (aka car collections) being sold off recently. A mate bought a Pontiac Fiero for peanuts at a museum clearing sale. Hardly a 'classic' but this was the level of quality in that collection.Maybe there has been a change in TAX law, meaning the museums have lost some local financial advantage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 I'm struggling to know how I feel about this one ..... either the guy is a genius, or just plain greedy.Fancy charging $25 for the privilege of bidding on a car at auction or just turning up to have a look .... that is more than the regular admission price ..https://classiccars.pickles.com.au/I know of one of our members here got to sit in the 959 2 days ago, freshly serviced and ready for the auction maybe, sent me photo's lucky basket, estimated $3million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 I know of one of our members here got to sit in the 959 2 days ago, freshly serviced and ready for the auction maybe, sent me photo's lucky basket, estimated $3million.Really? $3mil? They are "only" $1.5 mil overseas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 Really? $3mil? They are "only" $1.5 mil overseas.....Yeah it's what i got told.They got to get it first, i've got my doubt's, not that i know anything about that market. Sent me a pic though. Peter M and ANF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 Yeah it's what i got told.They got to get it first, i've got my doubt's, not that i know anything about that market. Sent me a pic though. Gotta love Porsche, they create one of the best cars of it's day and possibly all time (and most expensive!), yet stick on a steering wheel that is on the rest of the range.... Interesting to see what they do get..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 As far as i was aware this was the "sports" steering wheel and used to be an option, 959 was released in '86 so would go with that era wouldn't it?I had an '86 944 and that steering wheel was an option then, i like them, it's on my turbo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 It is identical the the standard wheel in my 928 (83) and standard to 911s I think. My point was that they could have given it a special wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 It is identical the the standard wheel in my 928 (83) and standard to 911s I think. My point was that they could have given it a special wheel.Yeah i get what you were saying ANF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 I’m going to the auction. I’ve set aside “some funds”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 I’m going to the auction. I’ve set aside “some funds”. Great to see you back on the scene, we’ve missed your input & tech expertise. Uncle and Adrenalin62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 It is identical the the standard wheel in my 928 (83) and standard to 911s I think. My point was that they could have given it a special wheel.It is special... they stamped "959" under the porsche logo Jokes aside, will be very interesting to see what the reserve prices are on these when they go under the hammer... ANF and scashin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spets87 Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-944-1989/OAG-AD-15180499/?Cr=3 A tarmac rally prepped 944 S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 29September, 2017 Report Share Posted 29September, 2017 I’m going to the auction. I’ve set aside “some funds”. For Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 993 RS style for sale on gumtree:https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newcastle/cars-vans-utes/porsche-unique-sport-purpose-993-coupe/1160659328I believe there is a post on PFA somewhere on the build from the previous owner. I remember reading it and thinking what I nice car it would be.I had the pleasure of seeing this car a few months ago during a Porsche drive, it would certainly be worth considering if you were in the market for a 993. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 993 RS style for sale on gumtree:https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newcastle/cars-vans-utes/porsche-unique-sport-purpose-993-coupe/1160659328I believe there is a post on PFA somewhere on the build from the previous owner. I remember reading it and thinking what I nice car it would be.I had the pleasure of seeing this car a few months ago during a Porsche drive, it would certainly be worth considering if you were in the market for a 993.Think you will find its sold .. yes chased that around the Byron Countryside .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 Think you will find its sold .. yes chased that around the Byron Countryside .. Not surprised.. a very nice example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 Think you will find its sold .. yes chased that around the Byron Countryside .. Just got home from a night out with the owner, yep sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 Someone got a very nice car. Anyone here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 1October, 2017 Report Share Posted 1October, 2017 Not surprised.. a very nice example.this was on the autohaus run the other day I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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