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" For the Love of Cars " Episode 2 shown on ABC television featuring the Land Rover series 1
Land Rover Series 1 features in Episode 2 of " For the Love of Cars "
The second episode of " For the Love of Cars " has now been run and won on ABC Television, in a very entertaining programme that really exposed this Classic British workhorse for the great vehicle that it was and is.
Values of American Classic cars drop against Europeans
American Classic Car Values fall while European values soar.
Information from the Scottsdale's 2014 auction week tells us that Classic car Values are rising fast, although the rise is not from the old American cars, Sale numbers were well up from the previous year in most in all relevant Classic Car categories, although all of the real action has happened in the foreign ( European ) and exotic categories, with classic American iron from the 1950s falling behind.
" For the Love of Cars " premieres on ABC television in Australia
" For the Love of Cars " premieres on Australian television
The much awaited and extremely polished Classic Car television show premiered on ABC tv last night at 9.30 p.m., much to the relief of Classic Car lovers and Investors alike. The showing became the first programme featuring value-rising Classic Cars that has been shown in Australia on free to air television, and marks a response to the rapidly rising interest in cars that make money, year on year.
Classic Car values rising so fast that some are under-valued
Classic Car Values rising so fast that some are under-insured
Classic Car values are now rising so fast that some owners can be significantly under-valued, according to a recent report in Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper. The article draws attention to the fact that some owners have not kept their Classic Car valuations in tune with the great rises in the car's value.
Hollywood beating Top TV show comes to Australia
Hollywood beating Top rating Classic Car TV Show comes to Australia.
The Hot Hit television series that splashed onto British telelevision screens recently, out-rating rival Hollywood shows is now to be shown in Australia. The popularity of the new show that stars Philip Glenister saw between 1.05 million and 1.79 million people to tune into the show, which was aired on Channel 4 between the 20th of April, 2014, and the 1st of June, 2014.
Classic Car TV show beats Hollywood shows on rankings
Classic Car TV Show beats Hollywood shows on rankings.
The new hot hit television show in the UK has out-ranked Hollywood shows, according to the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board ( BARB ). The new show is called " For the Love Of Cars", and stars Philip Glenister from " Life of Mars " fame, centreing around his passion for Classic Cars, and the massive rise in interest in them.
Two Triumph TR3 Barn Finds for sale.
Two Triumph TR3 Barn Finds for sale
Following more than 35 years of storage in a garage here in Australia, two Triumph TR3's have come up for sale. The two cars were actually put together at Standard Triumph's factory in Melbourne, using parts that were shipped from the United Kingdom and are a 1956 Triumph TR3, as well as a 1958 Triumph TR3A. The two cars are being sold for $28,571, and are being sold in an " As is " condition, which will of course mean that they will both need to be restored to their former glory.
1964 Ex-Works Sunbeam Tiger sells for a record $140,000
1964 Ex-Works Sunbeam Tiger sells for a record $140,000
It was an unusually sunny Wednesday in Britain when the Brightwells Auction was held upon the 14th of May. The lovely weather must have had an effect on the bidders present, as prices were high and records were set.
Undriven Triumph Stag sets new price benchmark
Unused Truimph Stag sets new price benchmark
A dealership in the United Kingdom has unearthed a real gem, in the shape of a 1977 Truimph Stag with just 19 miles on the odometer. The car is in the showroom of Cherished Classic Cars at Melton Mowbray, and has never ever been registered. The lovely Inca yellow car had never been used, and was part of a Classic Car collection, and is effectively brand new. The car has been started and run regularly, moved around a little before going back on blocks for safe storage. The car is being offered for sale for the benchmark price of GB£28,000 ( AUD $50,000), and will now cause all Triumph Stag's to rise in value almost instantly.
Largest number of " Barn Finds " ever sold
Largest number of " Barn Finds" ever sold
The largest number of " Barn Find " Classic Cars went on sale recently at the NEC, in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. There were over GB£1 Million worth of unrestored vehicles on sale, along with all of the advice and assistance that is required to turn these neglected beauties back into highly sought after, very valuable Classic Cars.
Productivity Commission looks into Used Car Importation into Australia
Productivity Commission looks into Used Car Importation into Australia
Australia's Productivity Commisssion has been asked by the Government to review the current Used Car Importation Laws, with a view to composing a report on the subject.
Since 1989 Australia has had stringent laws in place that control the importation of used cars into the country. Prior to 1989, an Importer was allowed to bring virtually any make and model of car into Australia, in line with the practice throughout most of the other countries of the world. This meant that each and every make and model of vehicle that was available in Japan was able to be brought into this country, which was a task undertaken by a handful of select Importers in Western Australia and Queensland. During the late 1980's, Australia had an extremely limited range of vehicles available to consumers, most of them being built inside the country by either Holden or Ford. This meant that most of the cars driven by the Australian public were of either 6 or 8 cylinder configuration, mostly with plastic seats, and were without air conditioning. power steering, sunroofs, electric windows or mirrors, or indeed any other luxuries.
What sort of cars become Classics, and give great returns ?.
It is not every car manufacturer that produces cars that become Classics, just as it is not every model that is produced by any one manufacturer that goes on to rise in value by becoming Classic. Of course it is certainly the case that a long, sleek, aerodynamic and aesthetically pleasing motor car is far more likely to reach Classic Car status, although that is not the only determining factor. No, it is much, much more than that.
Why do some cars rise in value when all others fall ?
We are often asked what are the determining factors that make one Investment Vehicle rise while all others fall around them. To answer the question in part, we can turn to the Property Market, which comprises of properties in great areas, mid range properties in reasonable areas, and lower quality properties in outlying areas with little or no growth.
Aston Martin DB7's on the rise.
And so now it is the turn of the DB7. All sale prices in Europe have risen by up to 30% over the last 3 months, heralding the arrival of the next collectable Classic Car from Aston Martin. Initially, all of the Aston Martin models from the early cars right through to the Classic DB6 have experienced massive growth in their values, and for many years the growth in value of the Marque had stopped there. However, as with all hand-crafted cars, it was only a matter of time before values were to rise for this car, the sensational successor to the crown.
The Ultimate Era in Motorsport - GROUP B Rallying
Once upon a time, some years back, there were a small number of cars built by Experts that were quick........ Very Quick. These cars were built by 6 manufacturers, and were the fastest Motor Cars on earth. They were quicker than the fastest of the Formula 1 cars of the day, as proved when a Peugeot 205 T16 raced a McLaren around the Nurburgring, and won. To be in their presence was simply breathtaking, and all that witnessed them in action never ever forgot the experience.