Classic for under £10K

[CitroJim]

What's happened to the front end of it?

Looks like it's missing the nearside wing Paul...

[Gibbo2286]

I've got the time and the space but the enthusiasm's long gone.

[mickthemaverick]

I've got the time and the space but the enthusiasm's long gone.

I wish we lived much closer Gibbo, then I'd happily take on the task in your space!!

[NewcastleFalcon]

The farthest North Classic Car Auction up at Errol Airfield between Perth and Dundee. Had a wander about there some time ago. Too far North to be off the radar? Maybe but I always like a browse. After my recent usual MOT DIY Car Fixing, I am even less inclined to become a buyer rather than a browser of a classic vehicle but still retain an interest.

The Auction is this Saturday so the catalogue is full and ready to go.

Armchair shoppers...its here
https://stock.morrisleslie.com/stock?saleid=384

The first lot on the list kicks it off with a very decent looking and quirky car but one in the category no-one is going to touch it with a bargepole if they have any sense although like me they might desire it as a finished article. To make economic sense the auction house would have to give you at least £5,000 to take it away One for the proper enthusiasts for the marque only I would have thought.

Neil

[CitroJim]

I'd love that NSU Ro80 Neil Properly quirky! Failing that, the Honda 400-4 would be very welcome in my fleet I used to really lust after those as a teenager

Second only to Sally Thomsett She was always my top teenage lust...

[mickthemaverick]

The NSU certainly has an attraction for me being a burgundy auto but the rotary engine would put me off, mainly because of spares issues, however the Honda 750 would be my choice of steed!!

[Gibbo2286]

When i was very young I wanted the Lea Francis...too late now.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Should you wish to, Morris Leslie's Auction is available to watch live on youtube starting at 11.00 this morning,

See what the RO 80 goes for when it comes first up on the lot list, offered with no reserve.



Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

RO 80 hammer Price £1,200 no reserve and sold.


£800 hammer price Honda 750 sold
£950 Hammer Price Honda 400 Four sold

£4,200 Hammer Price "Sold and away" VW (NSU really) K70 with a little bit of "RO80-Esque" lines.
£7,600 Hammer Price Sold Lea Francis 14 HP

Neil

[CitroJim]

Surprised the Ro80 went for such a low price

[NewcastleFalcon]

Surprised the Ro80 went for such a low price

Bit of Auctioneers BS to encourage bids "Should be an easy enough restoration for somebody" .

Neil

[Gibbo2286]

Surprised the Ro80 went for such a low price

I'm surprised it got any bids such a pain.

[mickthemaverick]

Here's one that may tempt some members, I am a bit tempted but having just sorted my tyres and exhaust, it is not the right time for me!!

Details here

[NewcastleFalcon]

First of all 10 points for anyone who knows where Send is in the United Kingdom without looking it up.

It has the honour of appearing on this thread, because of Ewbank's Auction, which in turn gets a mention for an unusual aspect to its sale this very day, Friday 29th September 2023.

See if you can spot what it is...there are 7 of them in total...

https://www.glenmarch.com/auctions/upcoming/2070

Neil

[mickthemaverick]

What I spotted is that they know nothing about. Reliants!! They have six Reliant Robins and one Reliant Rialto. A "robin rialto" never existed!!!
I expect the guy who writes their catalogue drives a Mondeo Ford or a Xantia Citroen!!