[TR] wow - the TR4 / TR4A sold for over $30,000

[DAVE HOGYE]

Crazy days on BaT for sure.  It used to be a site to find fair cars and values and better for buyers.  This TR4 was a really nice car, no matter the 4 or 4A part.  The car was refinished to a very high standard and $20-30K just ain't what it used to be.  Just try buying a good car for $20K, new or used.  The average price for a new car is at least $38K.
The TR3 was a well cared for car in the past, obviously by a Triumph enthusiast.  It had lots of past issues showing through the paint and chassis, but it should provide lots of pleasure to the new owner.  
I have seen really bad TRs get these prices on BaT and really excellent cars sell for similar prices.  That's what I don't get.  The best cars should sell at twice the price of the funky ones, but it's obvious most bidders just don't know the difference.  They just see a cute car with shiny paint that reminds them of the good old days and $20-30k is seemingly the entry level cost for a classic car.  BaT is definitely a sellers market now.  
Crazy days,
Dave H.

>     On 02/19/2021 1:55 PM auprichard at uprichard.net wrote:
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>     https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-triumph-tr4a-13/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-02-13
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>     I also saw a 3A with some paint cracking and blemishes sold for over $20,000.  Can it be that our cars are finally becoming investments?
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>     I’ve been telling my wife just that for years but she just rolls her eyes and tells people, “he’s Irish……”
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>     Andrew Uprichard
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