New CSL FS Downunder

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Just spotted this today. Up for Auction mid next month.
Unfortunately no history or engine shots posted yet.
Shame it's missing a Petri, but otherwise looks quite neat and origional.

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-sydney-spring-classic-auction/OMD909CJ4WR424C/

 

[Wladek]

Or it have original City Pack, or something is wrong. Later type black window switches (from E24) assume that newer type window motors are mounted, modern seat belts, black wiper arms.

 

[sandhu]

thxs for the link Mal !!!

 

[Frankie123]

Looks like a tidy car. Will be keen so see some more shots before it heads to auction.

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

It seems based on the auction write up it has a replacement non matching number engine (from a CS) and has had a color change from Fyord to Polaris. Would this have any real impact on value?

 

[ccr2002]

Yes. Non matching number engine, paint color change? Big deductions I would think

 

[sfdon]

I would venture color change and non matching engine is a 35-40k haircut.
Non matching vin is a deal killer for many.
More of a curiosity than a collectible.

 

[Aussiecsi]

...also seems that the wiring harness has been changed too given later model window switches , wooden cluster surround ( with fog lamp light ) , circuit breakers and some under dash trim . Replacement engine is from a "cs "( not csi) but auction house is now aware and will alert buyer(s) . Still, CSL shell is one of only 500 RHD so who knows.

 

[shanon]

Note: Shannons advise that all potential buyers research all vehicles before purchase to authenticate originality.

sorry....just couldn't resist. ;-)

Looks nice and ready to be enjoyed.

 

[afishe]

sold AU$155K - they streamed the auction live which was pretty cool to watch (I work at an old school auction house with a shouty man with a gavel and a room full of bidders!) old metal garage signs seemed to be fetching outrageous money too!

 

[sandhu]

Sold for 155... great price for that Csl .

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

If you include the 5% buyer premium, it equates to about £94k which is a strong price compared to matching numbers RHD Csl cars recently sold in U.K.
Considering it didn't have the correct Csl engine, was missing the Petri, had had a paint color change and not to mention a few missing trim bits and other details I doubt it would have got quite as much if sold in U.K.
Although classic cars are always at a premium Downunder, therefore this was a very fair price for an Aus based Csl. The new owner should be pleased with this buy. The interior was particularly neat and tidy.

 

[sandhu]

Mal

If this car was sold in the uk, it would be lucky to reach 60/70k GBP...I think

 

[Christopher]

Something (several things actually) doesn't seem quite right about this CSL.
I'd want to be taking a real close look at the area around the chassis number stamp to satisfy myself that it's genuine, if i was the buyer

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

Something (several things actually) doesn't seem quite right about this CSL.
I'd want to be taking a real close look at the area around the chassis number stamp to satisfy myself that it's genuine, if i was the buyer

I viewed this car. (RHD car number 120). Stamp on chassis looked legit and correct stamping. Also the Vin plate was the origional. I don't think there were any concerns. Although I wonder where the engine for 120 is? And if it's still alive.