[Healeys] Original Unrestored 100M

[Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com]

Curt,
In 10 years time most who have any sentimental relation to an Austin-Healey
are dead or no more able to drive. So the buyers would be those who have only
learned about the car and marque in books, magazines, internet, perhaps from
their parents etc. But their feelings are with other cars than Healeys. The
prices will drop as people willing to buy a classic sports car to a price of
$200K do not go with a 100M, as there are others like Aston Martins, Jaguars,
Mercedes, Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, BMWs, Morgans, TVRs,
Lotuss, . when you have a look to the pre war classics. There values are very
stable now and low compared. Lots of competition to a 100M. Why not go for one
of the Works Sprites. They are a bargain compared to a 100M and a real thing,
not a customer`s car.

Josef

Von: Curt/Nancy Arndt [mailto:cnaarndt at gmail.com]
Gesendet: Montag, 1. August 2011 21:03
An: Eckert, Josef
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Original Unrestored 100M

Josef,

I have to disagree.  I feel these cars will only go up in value and a matching
numbers, Concours Gold example should be worth close to $200K.  After all it
will take that much to buy and restore one to that level in today's dollars.
Just ask any reputable Healey restorer what it would take to bring this
currently offered car on eBay back to Concours standards?

I remember when people said the same abut the 100S years ago when they were
$150K... Now look at the prices, $600K+

That being said, you can essentially get the same car with a BN1 or 2
converted to Le Mans specifications.  I didn't say these prices make sense,
only what I feel the reality is, and will be in the near future.

Cheers,

Curt