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by Rex_tulips - 30/07/25 07:59 PM
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Going cheap with a few minutes to go...
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2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Wow water damaged electrics, Caveat Emptor ! And "mileage inconsistency" to boot...... Lots of debate on this one throughout the auction commentary bid to US$30,000 but 2 days to go..... Not sure this is going to make a reserve...
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If last years MOAVII was anything to go by then a less than perfect Aero 8 is not the way to go. There were two Aero 8s on the rally and they were the ones that had the most mechanical issues both being towed on a number of occasions with one not completing the event. They were well looked after Aeros that had been fully maintained and prepped for the event.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice)
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Wow water damaged electrics, Caveat Emptor ! And "mileage inconsistency" to boot...... Sold @US$63,000
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1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
2014 Plus 8
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To quote Alistair 31/3/2020 "An Aero supersports for sale in London for £110k ask".https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/morgan/aero-8Well good luck getting that trade done......
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There does seem to be some enlightened pricing floating around right now. Even the highly skilled and knowledgeable people at Williams made me pause for breath recently! https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...-8/morgan-aero-coupe-aero-coupe/10360243A Coupe for £125,000. I seem to remember several years back that it changed hands for something approaching half of that. If they can get it then I have another one waiting for them to sell !
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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If last years MOAVII was anything to go by then a less than perfect Aero 8 is not the way to go. There were two Aero 8s on the rally and they were the ones that had the most mechanical issues both being towed on a number of occasions with one not completing the event. They were well looked after Aeros that had been fully maintained and prepped for the event. Bruce, I did follow the tour via the blog and read about all the problems.
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I was strongly interested in getting that car, I thought it would go in the 45-50k$ range and would afford me the opportunity of a finally getting into aero ownership with the undrstanding that I could experience some higher running cost during the first few months. Much to my surprise it went way above that. I talked to the owner (very nice guy) and his mechanic/electrician. The amount of money spent on the rebuilt of the car was incredible, north of 40k. Pretty much everything electronic was changed but the wiring loom: started, alternator, EWS, ECU, dash instruments, windshield wiper motor, window motor. All drivetrain was checked, clutch, TOB, pressure plate replace, gearbox and transmission opened, all bearings replaced.
What baffles me is that I was apparently the only one from the 7-8 people willing to drop 45k or more on the car to pick up the phone. at the end I think the seller got a great price for his car, and the buyer a good deal if everything works out ok.
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Interesting feedback Ludo.
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