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#41 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:21 am
by Durango2k
I thought I might throw in a pic of mine: Almost done. MWS wheels will be there by tomorrow, tyres to be ordered when more money is available. Still need a windshield and a paint job on the front end. Then a final go- over aka spannering up as Mark Evans said, then she‘s ready for ... a car wash. I should open a shop for fine grey dust. It‘s been about 11 Years...

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Carsten

#42 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:22 pm
by JJC
At the end of the day, the price of any E-TYpe, is determined by one very important and influential individual, He is , of course, the person standing in front of you with cash in his hands that wants your car. Your degree of eagerness, or lack there of, sometimes plays a small role. Good luck !

#43 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 5:10 pm
by Lual
I have just seen that at Hagerty Insurance, the value they give for a S1 2+2 is around half of an S1, in similar condition.

Is the value of a 2+2 really so much lower than the regular fhc? Is it really so much less “desired”?

Thanks for your views

#44 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 5:17 pm
by mgcjag
For value then basically yes.......however for some they will search for a 2+2 as it suites them better...more head/leg room....extra seats in the rear for kids........and when your sitting in the drivers seat the view out is just the same...whats not to like and half the price :bigrin: Steve

#45 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:51 pm
by chrisfell
The greatest thing ever, is a 2+2. It has the same engine as a FHC or a OTS. The engine makes the same power as a FHC or a OTS. The bonnet is identical to a FHC or a OTS. As is the gearbox and axle. And the dash board, and the view out of the windscreen. BUT, real people can fit in the car and drive it. Real people with legs. And luggage. And all of this for half what you need to pay for a cramped FHC or OTS. What is not to like?

Oh! And one final thing. The insurance premium is a fraction of that for a FHC, even smaller fraction of that for a OTS.

#46 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:05 am
by Durango2k
Yes, I just tested the „real people“ thing with a 15 yr old who happens to be 1.96 mtrs in size, and having a partially stiffened spline. He fits, and even said its comfy in the S1 seats. He missed headrests, and the book shelves make it a bit tight. But then, fit such a Longwood in the FHC. Or in an OTS where the wind would blow his face of, above the windshield.

Fact: people are getting taller and taller with each generation. So, a 2+2 may be a very solid and wise choice... if no one is left to fit the cramped nonsense versions of the car, literally everyone would want a 2+2 ... :bigrin:

Carsten

#47 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:37 pm
by chrisfell
15yrs old and 6ft 5in already. What are you feeding him?

#48 Re: Series 1 2+2 values

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:01 pm
by Durango2k
Oh well.... a lot of everything... evvvveeerrryyything I can find... goes into his mouth. Fast.

Carsten