16-05-2020, 09:53 PM
I am at a loss to understand why someone would think that an Opal in clear need of restoration would think it worth more than a Speed 20 Alvis or a RR 20/25 in excellent condition. I recall that, only a couple of weeks ago, our collective jaws dropped at an RP saloon (admittedly in what appeared to be very nice condition) with the wrong engine and interior trim was advertised for a tad under 18K.
I notice that these overpriced cars are not selling: One of the Bonhams' entries is a military tourer that V&P Cars (who seem to deal in eye-wateringly priced prestige cars) that was advertised at £13,500. A similarly priced '29 RF saloon and a '27 'Top Hat' saloon priced at £16,500 both offered by another dealer in Oxfiordshire have been on the market for weeks.
Just because the sellers are asking over inflated prices, doesn't mean that people are willing to pay such sums. Given the present situation, I do not suppose that there are many people buying vintage and PVT cars anyway, let alone for 'silly money'.
I notice that these overpriced cars are not selling: One of the Bonhams' entries is a military tourer that V&P Cars (who seem to deal in eye-wateringly priced prestige cars) that was advertised at £13,500. A similarly priced '29 RF saloon and a '27 'Top Hat' saloon priced at £16,500 both offered by another dealer in Oxfiordshire have been on the market for weeks.
Just because the sellers are asking over inflated prices, doesn't mean that people are willing to pay such sums. Given the present situation, I do not suppose that there are many people buying vintage and PVT cars anyway, let alone for 'silly money'.