Classic car trade in Ireland.

shawnee

Is there any new buyers in the trade in Ireland ? Everyone seems to be trying to sell a car before they buy. Lots of cars for sale out there, is the trade at a standstill.

Henry Ford III

There's tiny volume and therefore next to no market.

liam7831

Overpriced scrap is hard to sell at the best of times. Good cars with history will sell easily

Arthur Daley

I am starting to wonder about the medium term future of the classic car. With this two pronged assault on the internal combustion engine which has ramped up massively in the last year. If new petrol or diesel cars are 'banned' from 2030 as proposed around the EU how will the average classic fare. The huge media push of 'driverless' cars may end up being the final nail in the coffin for many affordable classics. As insurance treatments may end the practice of driving for most people.

The extremely wealthy will ensure there is always a high end market for classic Ferrari, Bugatti etc. but I do just wonder if we need to make the most of it over the next decade now.

jimjom

Well I'm selling 3 classics at the moment and its horrible.
All are priced reasonably with detailed work, fsh etc.

It seems all thats out there are the 'best price' losers.
I've had old cars for years and never ever had issues selling...that is until 6 months ago.
Nothing but clowns with no money and no intention of buying.

Dades

Arthur Daley wrote: »

The extremely wealthy will ensure there is always a high end market for classic Ferrari, Bugatti etc. but I do just wonder if we need to make the most of it over the next decade now.

I'm not sure where your pessimism comes from. There's always been allowances for classics and there's no sign of that changing. The NCT rules are even changing to the benefit of classics in May.

Driverless cars are as inevitable as flying cars, but we all know how long we've been waiting for them. And until the average joe can afford one (long after 2030!) the streets will still host a mix of cars.

What might change is the demographic of classic cars. 90s cars and onwards are so laden with electronics they'll be a nightmare to maintain for a home mechanic. What remains over the next few decades remains to be seen.

jimjom wrote: »

Well I'm selling 3 classics at the moment and its horrible.
All are priced reasonably with detailed work, fsh etc.

It seems all thats out there are the 'best price' losers.
I've had old cars for years and never ever had issues selling...that is until 6 months ago.
Nothing but clowns with no money and no intention of buying.

February probably a bad time to sell? Cold and foggy windows!

unkel

Dades wrote: »

February probably a bad time to sell?

+1

I'm going to sell my Mercedes W201 but I'll wait until the weather gets warmer, I can give it a good clean and I'll take some pictures in the sun!

80sDiesel

Not many folks have the space to park a classic these days.

Working class heroes

jimjom wrote: »

Well I'm selling 3 classics at the moment and its horrible.
All are priced reasonably with detailed work, fsh etc.

It seems all thats out there are the 'best price' losers.
I've had old cars for years and never ever had issues selling...that is until 6 months ago.
Nothing but clowns with no money and no intention of buying.

What ya selling? have I linked one already?:)

w124man

unkel wrote: »

+1

I'm going to sell my Mercedes W201 but I'll wait until the weather gets warmer, I can give it a good clean and I'll take some pictures in the sun!

If its a 190D I know a chap who is looking for one

shawnee

Dades wrote: »

I'm not sure where your pessimism comes from. There's always been allowances for classics and there's no sign of that changing. The NCT rules are even changing to the benefit of classics in May.

Driverless cars are as inevitable as flying cars, but we all know how long we've been waiting for them. And until the average joe can afford one (long after 2030!) the streets will still host a mix of cars.

What might change is the demographic of classic cars. 90s cars and onwards are so laden with electronics they'll be a nightmare to maintain for a home mechanic. What remains over the next few decades remains to be seen.

February probably a bad time to sell? Cold and foggy windows!

Spring not too far away... but anyone I know who has advertised classics recently has found the trade slow. I would imagine you will see an overall drop in the price of useable classics compared to a few years back. They may then entice some new owners into the field. Some are still buying their cars in England and paying costs of shipping them home. That points to the fact that many are cheaper in England where the trade has also slowed.

PauloMN

shawnee wrote: »

Spring not too far away... but anyone I know who has advertised classics recently has found the trade slow. I would imagine you will see an overall drop in the price of useable classics compared to a few years back. They may then entice some new owners into the field. Some are still buying their cars in England and paying costs of shipping them home. That points to the fact that many are cheaper in England where the trade has also slowed.

I don't think people travel to the UK to save money when it comes to classics. I know in my case it was an issue of choice purely, just could not find what I was after here. Shipping costs were minimal anyway with Ryanair flight and ferry home.

unkel

w124man wrote: »

If its a 190D I know a chap who is looking for one

I don't do diesel

It's a 2.6 straight 6 petrol auto. The most desirable of all W201 imho (except of course the Cosworth versions which at this stage are beyond the reach of most classic car owners)

Peew

Dades wrote: »

I'm not sure where your pessimism comes from. There's always been allowances for classics and there's no sign of that changing. The NCT rules are even changing to the benefit of classics in May

What's the benefits in NCT prey tell:)

Dades

Peew wrote: »

Dades wrote: »

I'm not sure where your pessimism comes from. There's always been allowances for classics and there's no sign of that changing. The NCT rules are even changing to the benefit of classics in May

What's the benefits in NCT prey tell:)

All you need is here!