Duffy's old plus for sale

just noticed it for sale here

still looks

Looks a very sketchy ad for such a well known immaculate example. And isn't that a couple of £k thrown onto the asking price?

Wonder what's happened to it since it changed hands?

Always been one of my favourite pluses, looks good, but as you say Dan, light on detail.

It's for sale, it's not too long since it was passed on by Duffy. As with any car, the only way to find out more is to go and see it and ask face-to-face whilst checking it out personally.

I'm glad it's priced as it is, well worth it and more performance than most cars for sale in that bracket.

I hope that someone from here can spare those funds...

Agreed looks nice but 8 large.....come on that's plain daft.

It's good to see some people trying to push the prices up. There will be people out there willing to pay that amount for the right car. Never understood why people in owners clubs will often suggest that cars offered for sale are priced too high. If you have the same car and you like it, why wouldn't you want to try and encourage a higher value?

Have a look at the project thread for that car, it seems a superb example.

I knew this fantastic rebuild was coming on to the market but I suspect the seller hasn't got rights yet hence the external ad.

Having seen this a few times in the flesh I can vouch for the finish and almost obsessive workmanship that has gone into it. Duffy isn't satisfied with anything less than best.

The asking price maybe high but iirc that's what it was advertised at around a year ago and if it is all but a new motor bar the mileage what would one pay for another car of that spec in concours condition?

Just my humble opinion.

I agree. A particular car has *no* intrinsic value beyond the weigh-in and the refund on the ticket - when it is sold its price is the compromise between what the buyer and the seller see as a fair price.

If I see a cracking car, one I really like, with a good history and a sympathetic owner, then I'm more likely to have a higher 'worth' value in my head when I start bargaining - but I'm still going to try and drive it down. And no doubt the owner has a minimum price in his head, below which he won't sell.

But we have cars available from a couple of hundred quid and up... some will command a higher price because of history, or mileage, or condition, or even (lord help us) modifications. And some will always be dogs; it's too late for them.

But ask yourself a question: are you more likely to spend a thousand quid on brakes and tyres on a car that cost two hundred, or one that cost a few grand? What about other essential maintenance? Is it worth doing more than bodging on a cheap car (I'm assuming a general buyer, rather than someone who's deliberately bought a project)?

Those who wish to see the coupe become an accepted classic *need* to see the prices high so that owners will appreciate their investment and spend the necessary monies to keep them in good condition, and we should be applauding high priced sales, not complaining.

p.s. my car cost nineteen grand...

Just saw this.

Price is what he paid for it, it's been a year now and cars are a hobby for him, he changes them very regularly. There's nothing up with the car, just time for him to move on, yet again.

The price has been dropping as months have gone by .. now at £6,500! (from 8k originally IIRC!)

A car is worth what the buyer is willing to pay for it.

A car done to this standard isnt 2 a penny, if done professionally would probably cost more than car is selling for.

Most people wouldnt/couldnt justify buying at a premium but there is usually someone out there that can afford it and just have to have it, may take quite a while to find that buyer though.

I am lucky enough to still own duffy's previous fiat coupe 20vt project!

Thought you flogged it on eBay?

Whadyamean 'IF' it was done professionally??????????????

I meant that if anyone took there car to a "professional garage"to be restored it would cost them lots, no disrespect intended Duffy!

Nah. Decided to keep it and forge the engine instead

Lordie me!

Price drop £5500 it is not moving.I think his description and the mileage is putting people of.It is not a high mileage car by any means but a little high for the price.I seen this car in the flesh last year and must admit it is one of the most impressive coupes I have seen.

He doesn't have a hope of selling that with an ad like that. For a start it's listed as a 20v NA with 154bhp. No mention that it's a Plus, poor quality photos, poor description etc.

Man, if I had £5.5k, I'd be turning up to Turin in that car rather than my sub £1k VIS.

I do love my VIS though....

That is the standard I'd like to get my car to... one day.

im in the prosess of buying this. is it as good as it looks

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1295138#Post1295138

Yes.

Why would such a perfect car be for sale again after less than 18 months? Some people have no idea, it looked like a proper keeper in the restoration thread.

He changes cars regularly, it's a hobby for him rather than a daily runner.

If I didn't already have a moon grey Plus, I'd have bought it. I considered buying it when Duffy had it for sale originally @ around £8k to be honest.

I seen the car at Scottish Italian car day last year it is as good as it gets I have seen one better one and it was a 7000 mile 6 year old coupe a friend had and it was blemish free and had never seen any paint at all

That's Duncan78's old Plus

And yes, it was nice then and that's before Duffy got his restorative hands on it!

well did you buy it

Deal done. Will be picking the car up soon

Well done . Don't you already have a mint moon grey plus? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Thanks. I've got a low millage le but have always wanted this coupe

I am glad you bought it I was getting tempted very tempted but I have two money pits already

Great! You won't be disappointed

Good stuff, you got a bargain there.

Remember and look after it!

i no i have and yes dont worry i will be looking after it. not planing on useing it much to be honsest

Picking up Saturday morning. Looking forward to the drive back

jealous

I drove this when it belonged to Duncan and it really is an excellent Coupe that feels tight and responsive.

Duncan lavished a lot of care and expensive cleaning products on it, genuinely didn't want for anything (except maybe more use!) Pretty sure the previous owner to him fully resprayed the exterior and re trimmed the interior as well.

Great car and hope you enjoy it, good to see it working its way back to the South Coast.

Very nice car must admit he dropped his price anymore I would have bought it good buy

Just on the way back and it really is as nice as it looks

That has got to be one of the very best coupe's. Congrats and enjoy

Good stuff, hope it goes well.

For sale again? What gives?

Fiatcoupemad's coupe.

Pricey, considering the private plate C20 VTP it used to carry isn't even with it apparently.

And the airbag light is on.......

Check for corrosion allegedly
3rd party info......

Airag light will be off

If its well-maintained got excellent bodywork and drives and handles like new it’s worth the money all day long.
You can pick up a coupe for cheap 300 - 600 but to get it drive like new is gone cost a few grand, tyres suspension steering etc. Paint work in excellent condition another couple grand.
And you have not even looked at the engine gear box and other bits. Cheap coupes are rare.