Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

DAK · Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

I have read that pre 1965 Mercs are appreciating fast - any thoughts on this. Does anyone know where one can get market reports or trends on the values of classic cars?

goneps · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:10 pm Post subject:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the impression given by your posts is that you're simply in this to make money. Most contributors to this forum are motivated by a sincere interest in old cars and a desire to help others enjoy theirs.

47Jag · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:17 pm Post subject:

Well said Goneps. I agree.

Art

D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK

DAK · Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

I will point out that humans are driven by different motives. One does not wish to invest time and effort into a car that is worth less that than the input.

I am simply being prudent in my decision to buy and invest my time in a car - this does not exclude me from having a "sincere interest", which I do, or asking a valid question, which this is.

This forum is obviously a clique that has no time for a newbie so I will ask my questions where the contributors are more helpful.

D4B · Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK

Hi Dak,

sorry you might have misunderstood, I meant that you won't find number crunching analysts who know there way around a spreadsheet on here, we are too busy fixing up old cars for all that stuff Wink

Steve

kevin2306 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:26 am Post subject:

DAK · Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

Hi Kevin,
Thank you for your kind reply. This was my intention but it isn't nice to be accused of being non genuine on the very first post!

I am still at the researching stage before I commit to a car so will keep reading around the forum.

Thanks.

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

Sorry that you've had such unhelpful replies Dak.

Having visited the Classic Salon in Antwerp and Techno Classica in Essen earlier this year I can confirm a healthy interest in post-war Mercedes cars with many dealers showing them on their stands at both shows. As a member of the Mercedes Benz Club I also know there's a healthy market in the UK with W124 models in particular in great demand - though those these may be too recent for your interest.

Prices of many classic marques have firmed up recently, no doubt boosted by low interest rates, and if I had more garage space, I'd consider investing in a classic or two - one of them might even be a 60's Mercedes (I spent a few years in Germany at that time).
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