Post by: Hewy54 on September 13, 2016, 05:50:25 PM
I retired 2 years ago and intended using the car a bit but since then it has been out of the shed 3 times.
I have my 80 series for travelling and the wife has her Mazda 3 that we use most of the time.
Advertised the HZ on Gumtree and got the usual replies from oilrigs, but have now had a genuine offer of $12000 (was asking $14000). The guy is from Pt Lincoln and wants to fly over on the weekend.
Would love to see it go to a good home and be appreciated rather than sitting in my shed, and the money would be useful for some travel over the next few years.
Interested in people opinion as to whether I will regret selling the old girl.
Post by: Fathom on September 13, 2016, 05:53:14 PM
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Post by: oldmate on September 13, 2016, 06:17:17 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 13, 2016, 06:18:28 PM
Check the prices being obtained by the Shannon's auctions.
Keep it, ya wombat. :cheers:
Post by: tombie on September 13, 2016, 06:22:47 PM
If your interests lay elsewhere sell it to a new loving owner.
Cheers Tombie...
D4 "Storm" Remapped, APT armoured and Tweaked
Post by: Discoduck on September 13, 2016, 06:32:28 PM
Of course if you have children who would really appreciate it then hand it on when appropriate.
Post by: GeoffA on September 13, 2016, 06:49:15 PM
I have had my beloved HZ Premier for nearly 20 years, having completed the restoration about 3 years ago.
I retired 2 years ago and intended using the car a bit but since then it has been out of the shed 3 times.
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Have you considered joining a Holden car club? A good way to get out and about in it....
:cheers:
Post by: Rumpig on September 13, 2016, 06:54:59 PM
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Post by: Bill on September 13, 2016, 07:47:30 PM
Bill
Post by: ivan on September 13, 2016, 08:17:56 PM
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Post by: oldmate on September 13, 2016, 08:26:24 PM
Post by: Nomad on September 13, 2016, 08:31:06 PM
I say sell it and start a new project...
Bill
I am still waiting for you to finish your current one.........bring back the Rocky lol........ :cheers:
Post by: gronk on September 13, 2016, 08:39:35 PM
Do I wish I still had it....yep......do I regret selling it....no.
There's more things to do in life than hang on to something you don't use..
Post by: Rumpig on September 13, 2016, 08:55:13 PM
just give it to me if ou really dont want it. i mean its just a crappy old holden. im looking for a new car to take to archerfeild speedwayYou'll be out of place, i thought they only ran stolen vehicles around the track?
Post by: Bird on September 13, 2016, 08:59:07 PM
Post by: heath74 on September 13, 2016, 09:14:41 PM
I wish I still had it, but realistically I dont regret selling it.
Good luck either way
Post by: Hewy54 on September 13, 2016, 09:28:47 PM
Put it on club rego and keep it. costs nothing to sit in the shed.. will only go up in value for a few more years thoughBuild date is Sept 1979 and the cutoff for club rego is July 1979.
Also on dedicated LPG so in SA cannot have club rego.
Post by: Bird on September 13, 2016, 09:54:15 PM
Quote from: Hewy54
Also on dedicated LPG so in SA cannot have club rego.??? that's another illogical rule...
Post by: Jason B on September 13, 2016, 10:29:11 PM
I regret selling my toy group C car, sold it for $14k in 2002 and its work $80k now. I don’t regret buying the KK an spending the time with the family though.
Just depends on your immediate plans and need for the $$$
Jas
Post by: NewieCamper on September 13, 2016, 10:40:59 PM
Do I regret selling it? Sometimes yes, I'm sure my boys would have loved it. But, it wasn't practical and wouldn't have been used enough. One day I might pickup another classic car, but for now it's about practicality.
If you aren't using it now, sell it. You'll miss it, but get over it.
Post by: edz on September 13, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
spit out and import a Ship load of new body shells and panels and flog them off before some Alphabet company rips your idea off and goes into competition http://dynacornbodies.com/ (http://dynacornbodies.com/) or you could do a complete top to bottom front to rear up to turn key version like these Chev blokes do https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=99934 (https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=99934)
https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/329/Historic-Rally-Cars/listings/35372/Escort-Mk2-Brand-New-Bodyshells.html (https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/329/Historic-Rally-Cars/listings/35372/Escort-Mk2-Brand-New-Bodyshells.html)
Post by: GBC on September 14, 2016, 08:04:43 AM
Could always turn it into real $$$ .. Disassemble it ship it to china, get them to 3D scan all the body components and quick mould new limited run panel presses ..
spit out and import a Ship load of new body shells and panels and flog them off before some Alphabet company rips your idea off and goes into competition http://dynacornbodies.com/ (http://dynacornbodies.com/) or you could do a complete top to bottom front to rear up to turn key version like these Chev blokes do https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=99934 (https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=99934)
https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/329/Historic-Rally-Cars/listings/35372/Escort-Mk2-Brand-New-Bodyshells.html (https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/329/Historic-Rally-Cars/listings/35372/Escort-Mk2-Brand-New-Bodyshells.html)
google mazda roadpacer - you're a bit late :cheers:
A bit different I know, but a good way to work it into the thread.
Post by: Robbo on September 14, 2016, 08:19:01 AM
It will continue to go up in value and still put a smile on your face when you take it out for an occassional sunday drive. Just rename it "FPF" (future pension fund) :cheers:
Post by: edz on September 14, 2016, 09:13:24 AM
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Post by: rotare on September 14, 2016, 03:01:23 PM
If money wasn't an issue, and we all had plenty of time to use these toys, along with having plenty of room to store them all, then no-one would ever sell any of their toys.
Sounds like you've enjoyed yours for many years, but no longer have the time / inclination to use it. If you'd enjoy a holiday with the family more than just looking at a car parked in your garage, then the answer to your question is obvious.
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Post by: Raym on September 14, 2016, 06:48:41 PM
http://www.queenslandautomuseum.com.au/ (http://www.queenslandautomuseum.com.au/)
Post by: Bill on September 14, 2016, 06:57:07 PM
I am still waiting for you to finish your current one.........bring back the Rocky lol........ :cheers:Should be getting back into it in the new year.
I hope...
Bill
Post by: Alan Loy on September 14, 2016, 07:25:10 PM
Maybe I sold the wrong one, maybe I should have kept the Subaru, maybe I should sell the BMW??????
Toss a coin >:D
Post by: Bird on September 14, 2016, 07:29:37 PM
I have a BMW K100RS that I continue to resist selling even if I don't ride it.if you need some Klms put on it I'll use it for work runs down Eastlink :)
Post by: Alan Loy on September 14, 2016, 07:54:07 PM
if you need some Klms put on it I'll use it for work runs down Eastlink :)Weird thing is after being retired for 2 1/2 years, I started working in the city again 2 weeks ago. Glad I kept it ;D
Post by: Bird on September 14, 2016, 08:02:31 PM
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Weird thing is after being retired for 2 1/2 years, I started working in the city again 2 weeks ago. Glad I kept it ;DI have no interest in working in the CBD! ****in nightmare of a place. :(
Post by: edz on September 14, 2016, 09:10:21 PM
Or did you get it purely as a project just to have and tinker with over the years etc as a trophy conversation type of enjoyment piece .. Then you might miss it but wont realy regret it going .
This from Eric Bana sums it up for me and my special car ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmkpsQmsRpI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmkpsQmsRpI)
Post by: Shaun99 on September 14, 2016, 09:18:55 PM
I have had my beloved HZ Premier for nearly 20 years, having completed the restoration about 3 years ago.
Interested in people opinion as to whether I will regret selling the old girl.
If you are asking the question deep down you already know that you miss it once it is sold, if you were ready to sell you wouldn't have to ask the question. >:D
The real question is can you live with the regret? ???
PS it is only a Holden so no big loss in the grand scheme of things!
:4x4:
:cheers:
Post by: GeoffA on September 14, 2016, 09:47:44 PM
.... it is only a Holden so no big loss in the grand scheme of things!
Years ago, I would have said the same. Now that I regret selling a couple that were near and dear (but not Holdens), I feel differently.
:cheers:
Post by: SambOz on September 15, 2016, 09:25:52 AM
Maybe it's the same with yr old Holden 8)
Post by: scblack on September 15, 2016, 12:38:41 PM
Then as you say, use the funds for some travel. Then you get weeks of experiences, rather than one or two days per year.
Better to have some cash to use rather than an expensive lump of metal sitting unused in the garaqe. Don't forget you are also paying for registration, service, parts, insurances every year.