Resale value

Hi everyone,

I'm a new convert to the obsession we all share...

I'm thinking about buying a speedster replica and am wondering how well they hold their value.

Any thoughts?

Thanks much!

Tom ,

A new "factory" assembled speedster at approx. $22k will have a resale value of $16-$18k and hold it's value at that figure for quite some time.
A used older speedster (8 plus years) can be had in the $9-13k + - range

Thanks a lot, Alan!

Tom, There are a few cars for sale in the classified section. A couple of Vintage's, a JPS and check out Ebay or thesamba.com in the porsche section for 356's. I know that MRDSALVATO is selling his and it is a beauty. If you pick one up soon check out the events section, because there are some local runs soon. Good Luck!

Gabe

Contrary to another opinion posted here, there are no hard and fast rules to resale value of replicars or for that matter much else... Sales are driven by availbility and condition. The trigger gets pulled when you have a willing buyer and willing seller.

There are some dandies in our classified advertisements section. If you just want to find the 'best deal' good luck. You get whatcha pay for.

Paul is right. And, much like real estate, replica resale prices vary by region.

"replica resale prices vary by region".

And so do opinions. Sunny California is a little different than the cold short-summer East. So much really depends on the area where the car is being sold, and the value to the potential buyer in terms of 'how many days will I get to use this car in a normal year?'.

Up here north of the border Speedsters command a very high price, regardless of condition. That's not to do with the short summer (which logically should decrease the demand for them), but more so with availablility/scarcity.

Lots of factors determine resale value.

Sort of like what Paul said.

Yes, it's difficult to say what price a Speedster will command. I see a 'real' one going for $77,000 on ebay.

I highly agree with Bob Carley, the region from which a speedster is being offered certainly does dictate actual value.
I'll stand on what I posted, these figures are an average range from years of buying, building and selling various speedsters.