Surprised this has slipped under everybody's radar...

I was aware of the car and the sale, and your information meshes with mine. Apparently the interior was really top-notch however.
 
I heard about this one but first time reviewing the pictures.

It's the first non "L" I have seen sell for over 100K. Is this a sign of increased value for our coupes?
 
I feel

I think it's more of a sign that there is something wrong with the water in Texas, or it could be a conspiracy to push the value of our cars higher:smile:
 
To follow up on this sale, BluMax (Murray's car) was asking something around 70-75K. It sold almost immediately. So I do believe very nice and well documented examples are increasing in value. Make senses to me as maintaining these cars are not getting any cheaper.

gary
 
While having my coupe in for its annual fluid service I spent some time under the car with a flashlight and my mechanic; we checked ALL the suspect areas for rust—it might be buried deep because I don't want to go out on a limb and declare the car rust free, but I was so pleased I immediately called my insurance company and raised the agreed value...

Sales like this might be an anomaly but are still a good sign; like with all marques, a well-sorted example is worth every penny.
 
All it takes is 2 people with deep pockets that get into a bidding war. The auction people have done a nice job of presenting a car that has a really great look anyway so I can see it all happening. In my book it certainly makes more sense than say buying a restored model A Ford because at least you can drive the car somewhere at highway speeds and enjoy it. The big auction houses seem to be able to attract mega-buck buyers where 110K may not even be a lot of money and it all came together for the sale price on this car. Pretty soon I may own a car I can’t afford :shock: !!!!! ~ John Buchtenkirch
 
If that had the stock alloys with skinny tires it would have never got bid that high. That is a $40,000 set of Alpinas.
 
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