lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/sport/auction-690382304.htm Gods, what a machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) He's been very quiet lately ae........... Kooool car - intriguing that theres only 2 in NZ, & yet somehow this one ended up in Mosgiel of all places..........and its got it's roof off........ (Mosgiel typically has 3 weather patterns - been raining, gonna rain, & is raining.........) Edit. Maybe it doesn't actually come with a roof..............??!!! Edited January 27, 2014 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 That's got to be about $10k more than when they were new! (Around 33000 euro.)Damnit. Another investment opportunity missed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I remember about 2008 these were going for about 15k euro in UK, correct me if i'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 I remember about 2008 these were going for about 15k euro in UK, correct me if i'm wrong. That's my recollection, too. Possibly less. Currently selling for 18-25k GBP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 This was at Turners about a year ago. Surely they aren't worth that kind of $$$ ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 There`s more money than you think down those parts ( and further South ) Someting to do with Rain, Grass , and Sheep. However the locals tend to be quite restrained about showing it. You would NOT fit in down there driving that. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 the seller has this gorgeous looking E24 for sale too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Just looking at it. Gotta be an old farmer`s ride. What about the Hillman Minx for $5999 ? 60 year old boy racers` car. Bet the local cops have a thick file on it .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 There`s more money than you think down those parts ( and further South ) Someting to do with Rain, Grass , and Sheep. However the locals tend to be quite restrained about showing it. You would NOT fit in down there driving that. Exactly..........specially down in Southland...............all sorts of seriously koool stuff just sitting in farmer's sheds, getting used occasionally........ Lotsa money, & some kooool stuff in Canterbury too........just not as much........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 602 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Seen this driving round town Afew times. Was wondering what it was. And yea wheels has some sweet cars on his lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) There`s more money than you think down those parts ( and further South ) Someting to do with Rain, Grass , and Sheep. However the locals tend to be quite restrained about showing it. You would NOT fit in down there driving that. Troo. Especially Southland IMO. A lot of old money & where some can spend 30+ on a euro in the north, that cash is spent on old school cars more often down here. Edited January 27, 2014 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Rare it may be, bit of a stretch to call it pretty though have never been able to work out how the surrender monkeys manage to design so many god-awful looking autos! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 If you go to the seller`s other listings, you can see the Hillman minx in the showroom. What`s beside it on the right..an Armstrong Siddley ? We may need Graham`s help on this one.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Given the steerings on the wrong side, its got no roof, no towbar, nowhere to put the working dog or hay bales, & costs about the same as a new Cruiser ute, I reckon it might be sitting down there for a while ........ Probably ain't gonna like gravel roads much either at a wild guess............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 If you go to the seller`s other listings, you can see the Hillman minx in the showroom. What`s beside it on the right..an Armstrong Siddley ? We may need Graham`s help on this one.. It's an Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346. (Not sure if I'm the Graham you were thinking of, though!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Yes mate, because you are our expert on Pommie cars. ( And that big V8 Merc a few posts ago...) However, would you shell out 6 grand for the Hillman Minx. Don`t forget, it`s been converted to floor change... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3194 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Lol. No, but I wouldn't buy a Hillman Minx. I might go for the Armstrong Siddeley, though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 It's an Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346. (Not sure if I'm the Graham you were thinking of, though!) Slightly worrying that you know this & still get to roam about without sedation, supervision, & one of those special jackets that does up at the back.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
