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#1 _1QUICK LJ_

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 01:36 AM

my mate has a genuine 1973 bathurst XU1 which he has owned since 1974 , its been off the road since 1986, after it blew the motor, i think its done around 100.000kms, its still totaly orig cond its been kept under cover the whole time its still in its original paint (slightly faded) ect. its not running but everything is there, it has basically no rust and is very straight, what would it be worth, its tangerine in colour , with tan colour interior (very good cond). it is absolutley a 1973 bathurst? what could he get for it? he wants to sell it, but hes no fool he knows hes sitting on a gold mine. WHATS IT WORTH? cheers.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 05:00 AM

I would say $ 100,000.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 06:39 AM

I agree $100 000++++++
Sounds like a good car to own, practically one owner & unrestored.
Mondie??????

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 06:56 AM

a mate of mine is currently in neg stage for a matching nos 2/9/73 xu1 in sa very down in cond not drivable but 100% complete /original,ive seen it to give it the ok,i think about 65k will change hands, so a good driver $$$$$$$$$$ :spoton:

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 07:50 AM

I agree $100 000++++++
Sounds like a good car to own, practically one owner & unrestored.
Mondie??????

PM sent mate :spoton:

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:52 AM

I'm no expert but I think $100,000 is a little steep for a XU-1 with a blown engine. I guess it depends if the damage is repairable.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 09:18 AM

Hi

Up to $160K

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 12:36 PM

Up to $160K


bazza , what makes you think this ?

the highest price i have heard of a good 73 bath go for is 92k recently , is there any others that have sold for over a 100k recently , however we all know they are up there in value but when one is sold for a pretty penny then that sets the new benchmark .... untill this happens up to a 100k is my bet ....

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 01:00 PM

I'm no expert but I think $100,000 is a little steep for a XU-1 with a blown engine. I guess it depends if the damage is repairable.

Steve

I agree.

If the engine is repairable, then up to 100K. If the engines shot though, probably 60 odd. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it the engine that made the cars go fast? Once that's gone there's a hell of alot of value lost.

Just putting out there!

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 02:04 PM

Yes the state of the engine will have a big bearing on its value especially because as you say most of the mods that made the 73 Bathurst special were done to the engine. The fact that it hasnt been on the road since 86 is more of a disadvantage in my eyes too, who knows whats needed to get it on the road

Still be interested to talk to the owner about it though.

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Edited by Mondie, 06 November 2006 - 02:05 PM.


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Posted 06 November 2006 - 02:21 PM

Hi

$160K. I don't mean to sound evasive, but I have said enough already.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 05:12 PM

seriously, what are these sort of cars really worth?
the prices are getting out of control and way out of reach for the typical aussie bloke, you used to be a hard worker if you owned one but now you have to be a bloody millionaire, its bloody stupid :blink:

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 05:17 PM

A mate is in final negotiations over a late 73 XU1, money is already agrred on, $110 k.
Deal is only awaiting verification on a couple of points.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 06:44 PM

If that is the case then

What would a JP block with matching head from a Adelaide built
72 bathurst car be worth ???

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 06:49 PM

Honestly 100k who has that type of money for a xu1 insane if u ask me just alot of money for a old car

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 07:44 PM

For the block and head, I would say on Ebay it would prob go to about $7000. I had 47 people watching my GTR seats they went off at the end.

There are a lot of people that know that if they dont get it now they may never see them again

Any raises on $7000? or is it unreasonable?

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:03 PM

Ok I'll put this to you all. If a JP motor out of one XU-1 is put into another XU-1
is that car then worth the same as an original car i.e all original not just genuine given that the car and motor don't match?

If the answer is yes, why then is a JP motor put into a reshelled Torana S with xu-1 tags considered to be a worthless replica. I know that the XU-1 and GTR had limited builds, but what is the difference between changing shells and changing engines

The money has gone crazy. I can see an original unrestored gem getting alot of money but some people out there are asking 50K for an XU-1 without it's original engine. I say those that pay the money for these sort of cars will continue to price the cars out of the market.

I don't care how good a 73 Bathurst XU-1 is, If I'm going to spend 100K or more on a car, be it now or in 15 years, then I'm buying a Porche or some other magnificently engineered car....not a 1973 Holden.

By the way, I've had over 20 cars and they have all been Holdens and I LOVE the XU-1, but it's becoming ridiculous.

Just glad I got mine before it went totally nuts.

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:06 PM

[/QUOTE]A9X Posted on Nov 6 2006, 05:17 PM
A mate is in final negotiations over a late 73 XU1, money is already agrred on, $110 k. [QUOTE]



can i ask what condition is the car in out of 10

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:26 PM

Ok I'll put this to you all. If a JP motor out of one XU-1 is put into another XU-1
is that car then worth the same as an original car i.e all original not just genuine given that the car and motor don't match?

No the car will not fetch the same cash as a all matching numbers car

My XU-1 will not have its original JP but I will learn to live with that, untill my one shows up, if ever

In saying that I dont really care how much they are worth as I would never sell mine, all it does is drive up my insurance premiums

Im also glad I got mine before it went crazy $9000 paid 3 years ago no motor

Cheers

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 08:33 PM

I'm glad I got my LJ when I did, even though it's just an 'S' 2 door. I can see them going up in value pretty rapidly pretty soon...

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Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:23 PM

830HP, the car is a pampered one owner. It has delivery paperwork from a local dealer and service history to 1997 !!!

I have not seen the car but my mate took a lot of convincing that it had not been repainted recently.

Apparently the drivers seat and drivers door trim and carpet are well worn, the handbrake handle is cracked as is the gearknob otherwise, all is very good.

The elderly gentleman refuses to let the car stay in the family, there's a turn up for the books.

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Posted 23 September 2017 - 10:44 AM

How about these days  , what's  an august  73  bathurst worth  ? 



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Posted 23 September 2017 - 02:54 PM

Two genuine unmolested 8/73 cars with engines from JP 386598 onwards .

 

 

Both still have the JP engines they left the assembly plant / plants with .

 

Car 1 has a SINGLE block casting date.

 

Car 2 has TWO block casting dates .

 

VALUE --- EXACTLY THE SAME  .



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Posted 23 September 2017 - 07:33 PM

Well that's  great  to hear  !  :)  ..................so , what are they worth in  $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$  today  then  ?



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Posted 24 September 2017 - 12:08 PM

Two genuine unmolested 8/73 cars with engines from JP 386598 onwards .

 

 

Both still have the JP engines they left the assembly plant / plants with .

 

Car 1 has a SINGLE block casting date.

 

Car 2 has TWO block casting dates .

 

VALUE --- EXACTLY THE SAME  .

 

This is what we've been waiting for.

 

Work out what is the difference between the two motors and we may find our answer.

 

I think we need a race?

 

I reckon the dual cast car will be slower due to the extra metal in the engine for the second cast date, and due to the weight of expectation.

 

Its a shame Mythbusters have finished  :driving:






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