One man that has learnt why we embrace Japanese Collectible Cars
Not everyone understands why the new kids on the block are becoming iconic.
We have spent a great deal of time travelling to and from Japan, and did indeed import 7,526 vehicles from there over a short 18 month feeding frenzy some time back. When one immerses oneself in the culture that surrounds these cars, the whole reason why certain selected cars are becoming so valuable becomes clear.
This Ferrari 275 GTB has a lovely story attached to it...........
Yes, this great car has an interesting history.
Read and enjoy this article about this lovely 275 GTB
SOLD for $568,000 (£316,250) for Land Rover Defender SVX 'Spectre'
The Goodwood Festival of Speed Bonhams Auction went well last weekend.
This Land Rover Defender was one of many successful lots sold on the day, which included a Jaguar XJ220, many race and rally cars, and of course the fast descending Ferrari 328's and 308 GTB's/GTS's, which are now back to 2015 prices, which is why we never hung on to any of these models, or any 1970's Porsche 911 SC's.
Electric car sales drop.
As we predicted, the hype over electric "plug-in" cars may well be over.
With the extensive additional infrastructure to charge E/V's Nationwide in any country, as well as low range of these vehicles (still now, after all the advances in battery technology), it is no wonder that the population is left saying "there must be another solution". There is of course, and it is Hydrogen as most people know, due mainly to the fact that it is easy to sell at exisiting fuel stations, and the Hydrogen "fuel cell" is very easy to produce as an on board supply for existing cars and trucks using existing engines. Simple and clean with zero emissions.
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For details of how a small handful of the Collectible and Classic Cars that we purchased across 2017-2018 performed, take a look at our Blog Article for today.
Nissan 200SX values moving along nicely. $49,990 for this one.
In alignment with all of our predictions surrounding the Japanese Collectible's market, it's lovely to see that the 200SX is not getting left behind.
Whilst this car is a Collector Grade Spec R, it does highlight why we have invested in so many Japanese cars 22-24 months ago, when we were paying a small fraction of what they are currently selling for.
RBA says that property lending is "The lowest in 40 years"
As Australian property continues the long decline, who will embrace the new asset classes, and who will just sink ?
Just as CommSec's economist Craig James was putting the overall slump in lending for property buying down to "low inflation, lower home prices, an investor strike and competition from other asset classes", evidence of this is found by the rapidly rising price of gold (the safe-haven that many turn to when almost all other investments are crashing), as well as the very well documented and ever rising values of the correct Collectible Cars.
Will the Australian obsession with property be the undoing of many ?
RS2000 for $136,600 (£74995)
When we mentioned Ford Escort's to propective Investor's 18 months ago, they laughed !.
That said, all of our European Collector friends in the Northern hemisphere have been on about these cars for 2 years now, and when they speak................we listen, and then go and purchase.
Now RS2000's are commanding some major prices, with several sold within European auctions for close to $100,000.
SOLD for $127,300 ((£69,750) for Jaguar MKII
As always, the "right" cars make serious money.
This original and unrestored Jaguar MKII 3.8 MOD classic is a great example of the types of cars that we purchase, being so great in so many ways. This car is a great reflection of where the Collectible Car Industry is placed at this moment.
Click here to see this great Jaguar MKII that sold for $127,300
Up 427%, from $275,000 to $1.45 million for DB5.
The estimated sale price for this special DB5 is $15.8 Million (US$11M).
In keeping with all of the Collectible Cars that we invest in, this article by Hagerty highlights just why we do what we do. It's all about investing in the right cars 12-20 months before the market catches on.
Just $110,000 for the new Escort MKII that will go on sale in 2020.
Yes, the trusty Ford Escort MKii is to be re-sold as a new car again for $110,000 ((£60,000).
Such is the demand for this iconic car, Ford's most successful Escort is to be unleashed with over 200 bhp from a Zetec engine coupled to a Mazda 6-speed transmission.
Slowest housing sales in 12 years for Australia.
As Australia continues it's obsession with Property, wise Investors place there cash elsewhere.
The 7.30 Report tonight highlighted the fact that all of the people that are "stuck" in the falling Australian Property market that we predicted on this platform in July, 2016, are just sitting on their hands, waiting for a better day to come........ Now that is one very interesting and well structured Investment Strategy.
Thankfully there is a much, much smarter way to Invest, backed up by years of data and solid information.
Up 130% over 18 months. The Toyota MR2 AW11 Supercharged.
Yes, we purchased several early Supercharged AW11's 18 months ago for $8-11,000............
Now thay are all worth 80-130% more than they were when purchased. The AW11's are now at their peak, and so we are on to the the next 46 makes and models that are about to boom over the next 6-12 months. Join us now, or sit at the sidelines and watch it all unfold in front of you.
The Honda NSX is a true Supercar. Here is the story of how the car came to be.
The 5 second supercar that was largely ignored, now comes into it's own.
When Honda do something, they do it very well. This car was no exception, with significant input from Ayrton Senna and many others to create a wonderful and well-balanced Supercar that was, and is, superb. Just because the badge at the front does not feature a prancing horse does not detract from this car's abilities in any way.
UP 243% over 2 years. SOLD at £27,440 for Ford's Sapphire Sierra, up from £8,000 2 yrs ago.
These great late 1980's/1990's cars have become a true treasure.
We were busy acquiring loads of these great rocketships over the past 24 months, grabbing them before they became extinct.
As always, our efforts are now rewarded with 243% growth across another short period of time, while property continues it's decline, down, down, down.