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Duffy's old plus for sale
#1442429
12/08/2013 13:17
12/08/2013 13:17
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Posts: 239 Surrey
20vt_alex
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just noticed it for sale here still looks
LE 0174
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442447
12/08/2013 14:32
12/08/2013 14:32
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Pondman
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Pondman
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Always been one of my favourite pluses, looks good, but as you say Dan, light on detail.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442461
12/08/2013 16:28
12/08/2013 16:28
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patch234
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patch234
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It's for sale, it's not too long since it was passed on by Duffy. As with any car, the only way to find out more is to go and see it and ask face-to-face whilst checking it out personally.
I'm glad it's priced as it is, well worth it and more performance than most cars for sale in that bracket.
I hope that someone from here can spare those funds...
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442498
12/08/2013 20:28
12/08/2013 20:28
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Submariner
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Agreed looks nice but 8 large.....come on that's plain daft.
Last edited by Submariner; 12/08/2013 20:29.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442512
12/08/2013 21:19
12/08/2013 21:19
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DC20VT
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DC20VT
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It's good to see some people trying to push the prices up. There will be people out there willing to pay that amount for the right car. Never understood why people in owners clubs will often suggest that cars offered for sale are priced too high. If you have the same car and you like it, why wouldn't you want to try and encourage a higher value?
Have a look at the project thread for that car, it seems a superb example.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442529
13/08/2013 05:42
13/08/2013 05:42
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Joined: Dec 2005
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I agree. A particular car has *no* intrinsic value beyond the weigh-in and the refund on the ticket - when it is sold its price is the compromise between what the buyer and the seller see as a fair price.
If I see a cracking car, one I really like, with a good history and a sympathetic owner, then I'm more likely to have a higher 'worth' value in my head when I start bargaining - but I'm still going to try and drive it down. And no doubt the owner has a minimum price in his head, below which he won't sell.
But we have cars available from a couple of hundred quid and up... some will command a higher price because of history, or mileage, or condition, or even (lord help us) modifications. And some will always be dogs; it's too late for them.
But ask yourself a question: are you more likely to spend a thousand quid on brakes and tyres on a car that cost two hundred, or one that cost a few grand? What about other essential maintenance? Is it worth doing more than bodging on a cheap car (I'm assuming a general buyer, rather than someone who's deliberately bought a project)?
Those who wish to see the coupe become an accepted classic *need* to see the prices high so that owners will appreciate their investment and spend the necessary monies to keep them in good condition, and we should be applauding high priced sales, not complaining.
p.s. my car cost nineteen grand...
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1442728
13/08/2013 20:24
13/08/2013 20:24
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Duffy
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Duffy
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Just saw this. Price is what he paid for it, it's been a year now and cars are a hobby for him, he changes them very regularly. There's nothing up with the car, just time for him to move on, yet again.
Last edited by Duffy; 13/08/2013 20:27.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1453693
17/10/2013 12:13
17/10/2013 12:13
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duncan78
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duncan78
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The price has been dropping as months have gone by .. now at £6,500! (from 8k originally IIRC!)
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1454201
20/10/2013 16:25
20/10/2013 16:25
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Leckypete
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A car is worth what the buyer is willing to pay for it.
A car done to this standard isnt 2 a penny, if done professionally would probably cost more than car is selling for.
Most people wouldnt/couldnt justify buying at a premium but there is usually someone out there that can afford it and just have to have it, may take quite a while to find that buyer though.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1454211
20/10/2013 17:37
20/10/2013 17:37
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jonnyk
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jonnyk
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I am lucky enough to still own duffy's previous fiat coupe 20vt project!
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
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#1454404
21/10/2013 18:19
21/10/2013 18:19
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Duffy
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Duffy
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A car is worth what the buyer is willing to pay for it.
A car done to this standard isnt 2 a penny, if done professionally would probably cost more than car is selling for.
Most people wouldnt/couldnt justify buying at a premium but there is usually someone out there that can afford it and just have to have it, may take quite a while to find that buyer though. Whadyamean 'IF' it was done professionally??????????????
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1454457
21/10/2013 22:05
21/10/2013 22:05
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Leckypete
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Leckypete
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I meant that if anyone took there car to a "professional garage"to be restored it would cost them lots, no disrespect intended Duffy!
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: Submariner]
#1454608
22/10/2013 22:51
22/10/2013 22:51
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jonnyk
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jonnyk
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I am lucky enough to still own duffy's previous fiat coupe 20vt project! Thought you flogged it on eBay? Nah. Decided to keep it and forge the engine instead
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1454639
23/10/2013 08:16
23/10/2013 08:16
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Duffy
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Duffy
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1473363
09/02/2014 16:11
09/02/2014 16:11
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baz4205
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baz4205
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Price drop £5500 it is not moving.I think his description and the mileage is putting people of.It is not a high mileage car by any means but a little high for the price.I seen this car in the flesh last year and must admit it is one of the most impressive coupes I have seen.
Last edited by baz4205; 09/02/2014 16:12.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1473827
11/02/2014 23:30
11/02/2014 23:30
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,610 S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
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Club member 1924
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Man, if I had £5.5k, I'd be turning up to Turin in that car rather than my sub £1k VIS. I do love my VIS though.... That is the standard I'd like to get my car to... one day.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474103
13/02/2014 13:11
13/02/2014 13:11
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Posts: 429 Sheffield
fiatcoupemad
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Enjoying the ride
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im in the prosess of buying this. is it as good as it looks
70K Steel Grey LE, Duffy old Coupe and A stunning 3.0 GTV. The wife is not happy
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474171
13/02/2014 16:36
13/02/2014 16:36
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Duffy
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Duffy
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474175
13/02/2014 17:01
13/02/2014 17:01
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Big_Muzzie
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Why would such a perfect car be for sale again after less than 18 months? Some people have no idea, it looked like a proper keeper in the restoration thread.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474188
13/02/2014 17:30
13/02/2014 17:30
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Duffy
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Duffy
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He changes cars regularly, it's a hobby for him rather than a daily runner.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: fiatcoupemad]
#1474190
13/02/2014 17:46
13/02/2014 17:46
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Posts: 353 Leicester
Dan
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im in the prosess of buying this. is it as good as it looks If I didn't already have a moon grey Plus, I'd have bought it. I considered buying it when Duffy had it for sale originally @ around £8k to be honest.
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474258
14/02/2014 00:38
14/02/2014 00:38
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baz4205
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baz4205
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I seen the car at Scottish Italian car day last year it is as good as it gets I have seen one better one and it was a 7000 mile 6 year old coupe a friend had and it was blemish free and had never seen any paint at all
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: fiatcoupemad]
#1474509
16/02/2014 11:11
16/02/2014 11:11
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baz4205
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baz4205
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well did you buy it im in the prosess of buying this. is it as good as it looks
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: 20vt_alex]
#1474588
16/02/2014 22:13
16/02/2014 22:13
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Posts: 429 Sheffield
fiatcoupemad
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Enjoying the ride
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Deal done. Will be picking the car up soon
70K Steel Grey LE, Duffy old Coupe and A stunning 3.0 GTV. The wife is not happy
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Re: Duffy's old plus for sale
[Re: fiatcoupemad]
#1474592
16/02/2014 22:43
16/02/2014 22:43
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 353 Leicester
Dan
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Deal done. Will be picking the car up soon Well done . Don't you already have a mint moon grey plus? Or am I thinking of someone else?
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