At a recent Shannons auction a 76 SLR 5000 sold for around $25000. Now I'm not saying this is the going price as there was no reserve. But I was told that the 77 model was more desirable and costs alot more. After coming across another person who said the same thing I was wondering why?. The second bloke said it was probably because they won Bathurst in 77 (which they didn't). To my understanding (Im no expert) there was little in the range of drive train mods and only some facial upgrades with improvements in the interior. This is hardly what I could believe would make such a price difference considering they are still the same model. Now I'm not sure what the price of a 77 SLR 5000 but I was led to believe around about $100000. Are these blokes tellin me porkies or is this correct.
Moonface
76 versus 77 SLR 5000
Started by
_moonface_
, Jun 14 2011 01:12 PM
12 replies to this topic
#2
_fatlh5000_
_fatlh5000_
-
- Guests
Posted 14 June 2011 - 01:25 PM
At a recent Shannons auction a 76 SLR 5000 sold for around $25000. Now I'm not saying this is the going price as there was no reserve. But I was told that the 77 model was more desirable and costs alot more. After coming across another person who said the same thing I was wondering why?. The second bloke said it was probably because they won Bathurst in 77 (which they didn't). To my understanding (Im no expert) there was little in the range of drive train mods and only some facial upgrades with improvements in the interior. This is hardly what I could believe would make such a price difference considering they are still the same model. Now I'm not sure what the price of a 77 SLR 5000 but I was led to believe around about $100000. Are these blokes tellin me porkies or is this correct.
Moonface
Some may say that an LH SLR 5000 is worth (slighty) less than an LX SLR 5000.
Is it $10000 ? I dont know if there is an exact figure.
If I was loking at a buying an LH/ LX SLR 5000 torana, I would look at either model and base my decision on the condition and originality of the car, and on its individual merit.
If I was looking to build a car as a project, I would start with an LH pre pollution body- unless I was intending on putting a LS1 etc motor in it.
#3
MRLXSS
-
- Members
-
- 12,415 posts
The Render Garage
- Name:Matt
- Location:Upwey, Melbourne
- Car:355 LX Hatchback, DeLorean DMC-12, LX SS Hatch, VY Cross8 Crewman
- Joined: 09-November 05
Posted 14 June 2011 - 01:36 PM
I know in July 76, ADR27A came in and included a few more emissions restrictions....
Also, the A9X didn't come out until 77... So I guess in 76 the top of the range LX Sedan was the SLR 5000 (Not sure when the L34's were no longer sold)
That's all I can think of..
Also, the A9X didn't come out until 77... So I guess in 76 the top of the range LX Sedan was the SLR 5000 (Not sure when the L34's were no longer sold)
That's all I can think of..
#4
myss427
View Garage
-
- Members
-
- 1,636 posts
Forum Fixture
- Location:Canberra
- Car:427 hatch, CV8 Monaro, Ve SSV ute. Was part owner A9X sedan until he sold it without telling me!
- Joined: 17-November 05
View Garage
Posted 14 June 2011 - 02:25 PM
Its probably a couple of things, radial tuned suspension, the balck bonnet silver dash. A lot of people liked how the last of the 5000's were very loud looking and looked different from a SLR.
#5
_sbc57lx_
_sbc57lx_
-
- Guests
Posted 14 June 2011 - 02:35 PM
I'd say it's because 1977 near to the end of production of SLR5000's ( not including A9X's ).
And the most refined and RTS.
And the most refined and RTS.
#6
yel327
-
- Members
-
- 13,682 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Joined: 10-February 08
Posted 14 June 2011 - 03:05 PM
My guess is in the current market the only SLR5000's that will come close to $100,000 are L34 and A9X varieties. It'd want to be a pretty special normal SLR5000 to exceed $50,000. I would have thought the most valuable would have been a very early LH SLR5000 too.
#7
_Rob 5000_
_Rob 5000_
-
- Guests
Posted 14 June 2011 - 05:53 PM
As long as the compliance plate said L31 I'd be happy either model. Both are cool cars.
#8
REDA9X
-
- Inactive
-
- 0 posts
Removed
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 14 June 2011 - 07:18 PM
At a recent Shannons auction a 76 SLR 5000 sold for around $25000. Now I'm not saying this is the going price as there was no reserve. But I was told that the 77 model was more desirable and costs alot more. After coming across another person who said the same thing I was wondering why?. The second bloke said it was probably because they won Bathurst in 77 (which they didn't). To my understanding (Im no expert) there was little in the range of drive train mods and only some facial upgrades with improvements in the interior. This is hardly what I could believe would make such a price difference considering they are still the same model. Now I'm not sure what the price of a 77 SLR 5000 but I was led to believe around about $100000. Are these blokes tellin me porkies or is this correct.
Moonface
I would suggest whoever said this, considering your price you quoted there is getting their A9X's and SLR5000's mixed up. All SLR5000's built after September 77 were A9X's.
#9
Redslur
-
- Members
-
- 3,536 posts
Has been Torana owner
- Name:Gerry
- Location:Canberra
- Car:HQ GTS Replica 350.
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 15 June 2011 - 12:35 PM
In the last 5 years or so I have not seen any real variation in price difference between a 76 and 77 LX5000. I think as mentioned it comes down to an individual car and its condition, colour and trim options. The LX5000 for some reason does fetch more than an LH5000. I purely put that down to them being a "prettier" car to look at with the nicer interior and paint markings.
My two bobs worth.
My two bobs worth.
#10
_LH8VD69_
_LH8VD69_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 June 2011 - 09:04 PM
In the last 5 years or so I have not seen any real variation in price difference between a 76 and 77 LX5000. I think as mentioned it comes down to an individual car and its condition, colour and trim options. The LX5000 for some reason does fetch more than an LH5000. I purely put that down to them being a "prettier" car to look at with the nicer interior and paint markings.
My two bobs worth.
I think thats a personal preferance thing really. The only part of the interior i think is nicer on the LX is the silver part of the dash. The seats in the LH imo are nicer done with the for example golfball only coming 3/4 the way up the seat and the rear seat a little moulded like two seperate buckets unlike the totally flat LX rear. I guess i'm bias though
I really cant believe a genuine article LH or LX 5000 sells for 25k?? I know the market has dropped but jeez ! Im sure Henrys rigs arent anywhere near that. Not to mention it doesnt leave anywhere for nice examples of SLR 4.2 and SLR 3.3s to go with price let alone the run of the mill Torries. I would seriously burn mine before i sold mine near that price.
#11
yel327
-
- Members
-
- 13,682 posts
Oh My, Don't you post alot
- Joined: 10-February 08
Posted 16 June 2011 - 07:07 AM
I'd have to agree somewhat, $25k is a pretty attractive (buyers) price for a mint or really good LH SLR5000. I can't see one exceeding $50k though unless someone really wants it bad. Much higher than that you run into 4 door HQ GTS350 territory which is a next level up car (premium performance). Even L34's seem to struggle to get $80k at the moment which is about HQ GTS350 territory. Hopefully for buyers it stays there but sellers want it to go up!
#12
Dr Terry
-
- Moderators
-
- 3,325 posts
Technical + Numbers Guru + Moderator
- Location:Eastwood (Sydney) NSW
- Joined: 13-November 05
Posted 16 June 2011 - 09:03 AM
If you were in the market & had the choice of 2 similar cars, the RTS version is my preferred choice.Its probably a couple of things, radial tuned suspension, the balck bonnet silver dash. A lot of people liked how the last of the 5000's were very loud looking and looked different from a SLR.
On the subject of appearance, I wasn't aware of any changes to the LX SL/R5000 from the Feb 76 release to the introduction of the A9X. I believe that they all had a silver dash facia, a blacked-out bonnet & the 'loud' SL/R5000 paint-outs down both sides. Did the 'last' ones look any different to the very first ones ?
Dr Terry
#13
Redslur
-
- Members
-
- 3,536 posts
Has been Torana owner
- Name:Gerry
- Location:Canberra
- Car:HQ GTS Replica 350.
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 16 June 2011 - 12:05 PM
^^^ Nope all the same. Early LX's had the black engine bay and a few interior changes that carried over from the LH and that is about it. I think Brett is referring to the lesser 4.2 and 6cyl model apearances.
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users
