Windy37 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I find it useful to check out classic car auction websites to get research info when building my kits . Have a 5 minutes and have a look at the mouth watering selection at this forthcoming sale . There's cars on here that are or have been featured on the BM forum. This link is just the beginning .... Gary . https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa084-lot-19610-1976-fiat-131-abarth-rally-stradale?el=19610&pn=1&pp=100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Isn't that lovely! Found this last night too when looking for pics of Lancers on the Monte Carlo. Lots of detail pics again but nor sure how original it is - e.g. the seats look a bit modern to me. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-mitsubishi-lancer-evo-vi-group-a-rally-car Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I like this Stradale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Isn't that lovely! Found this last night too when looking for pics of Lancers on the Monte Carlo. Lots of detail pics again but nor sure how original it is - e.g. the seats look a bit modern to me. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-mitsubishi-lancer-evo-vi-group-a-rally-car Keith I think the roll cage looks like it's had more bars added too . Nice car though. Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Lancer is nice replica As they say in text: tribute to the Mitsubishi Lancer WRC chassis #51, which secured overall victory in the 1999 Rallye Monte Carlo in the hands of Tommi Mäkinen. So I wouldn't use these photos as a reference for real Monte car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: As they say in text: tribute to the Mitsubishi Lancer WRC chassis #51, which secured overall victory in the 1999 Rallye Monte Carlo in the hands of Tommi Mäkinen. Thanks Vesa, that will teach me to do more than look at the pretty pictures....!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Okay maybe something to use as a reference: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa23/paris/lots/r0008-1979-mercedes-benz-450-slc-50-rallyewagen/1301470 Maybe we need to make separate topic for these auction links. Edited January 14, 2023 by Vesa Jussila 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 So the auction was yesterday and the Fiat made £151 ,800 ! But this was just extraordinary Gary . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Even allowing for it being as good as described that's mad. Almost as strange in the same auction is the 1989 Escort RS Turbo in battleship grey going for £27k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 It's that special Ford Tax I've mentioned before ! Makes the £300,000 + RS200 in the same auction seem like a bargain . Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 That's just ridiculous!! I test drove one when they were brand new, IIRC it was around £7K on the road as the dealer couldn't shift it as I think most potential buyers, myself included, couldn't afford the insurance!! Flippin' exciting car to drive though - bet that one won't ever be seen out on the road again! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I know this is still a stupid buy it now price, especially for a Mk2 Escort (!) but with its provenance I'm surprised it didn't actually sell. If I had the ridiculous amount of money to waste that the person that bought the jellymould has, I know which one I'd heve gone for! https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1976-ford-escort-mk-ii-rec12091-1-stoneleigh-0223?el=19583&pn=1&pp=100 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Well, with 30 more years of McRaes various using it, and then a full rebuild, there probably isn't much left there of the car Colin drove! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, malpaso said: Well, with 30 more years of McRaes various using it, and then a full rebuild, there probably isn't much left there of the car Colin drove! Trigger's Escort....!! 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Windy37 said: It's that special Ford Tax I've mentioned before ! Gary You're probably right with that Gary. This little lovely only has 3000 miles more on it and went for 'only' £21K - I could almost afford that! https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1994-subaru-imprezza-rec12188-1-stoneleigh-0223?el=19754&pn=1&pp=100 I'd love to have had half a million quid plus spare to buy that Sierra though. I'd strip out the carpets and headlining, stick a cage, harnesses and proper seats in and go production car class hillclimbing in it....!!! 🤣 Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) I doubt the RS500 will see the light of day until the next time it appears at auction. It would be nice if it was shown . Oh sorry , I'm dreaming.... Gary . Edited February 27, 2023 by Windy37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Interesting insight from the description of the McRae Escort: "In those days there were no pace notes and co-drivers would read off a 1.25 scale map." If only we had such highly detailed maps these days, but they must have taken some folding to fit on a map board. 😜 The Sierra was a stupid price however, and I can't imagine what was going on there. Cue every chancer now bunging a couple of zeros on their expectations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 30 minutes ago, Anteater said: The Sierra was a stupid price however, and I can't imagine what was going on there. Cue every chancer now bunging a couple of zeros on their expectations. Hmmm, 2007 Focus ST, just £500,000 anyone 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I put some links in the pinned post a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 15 hours ago, Spiny said: Hmmm, 2007 Focus ST, just £500,000 anyone 🤣 If you've got two, I'll take them both....!! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 And here’s a ready-built collection: https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/68/historic-rally-cars/listings/24089/full-collection-works-escorts-plus-memorabilia-for-sale-inc-3-x-roger-clark-winning-works-cars.html Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Nick Belbin said: And here’s a ready-built collection: https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/68/historic-rally-cars/listings/24089/full-collection-works-escorts-plus-memorabilia-for-sale-inc-3-x-roger-clark-winning-works-cars.html Nick Now those I would pay half a million quid for!! K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 8 hours ago, keefr22 said: Now those I would pay half a million quid for!! I think now we need to say someone loves mother and other daughter in this case. Ok I wouldn't pay that sum for RS500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 14 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: I think now we need to say someone loves mother and other daughter in this case. Ok I wouldn't pay that sum for RS500. The thing to remember is that because this is an auction it's not just one person willing to pay over half a million for a Sierra but two as someone else would have to help bump the price up! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 @Spiny I agree to your comment. I think this car is now stored and just waiting to increase the price and it won't be driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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