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I’m sure some of you are familiar with this one. Should make for an interesting auction. This car is stunning.
https://bringatrailer.com/list...56-1300-pre-a-coupe/
VM teased this on their Instagram feed several weeks ago, and seemed to invite interest. I’m guessing nobody had an appropriate offer, so Greg choose to list on BAT.
What’s your guess as to the price this beauty will go for?
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Saw it at our San Luis Obispo gathering in 2019. Beautiful car. The owner had just picked it up and drove it straight up to SLO.
He recently lost his home in one of the southern California fires and Greg either bought it back or is helping him sell it.
I think this one will set some records on BAT.
It should definitely set a record, but hard to beat the speedster with a FAT type IV that sold for 85K including fee. Around 49K is the turnkey price plus the value of not having to wait 24 months, so could easily be over 50. A real pre-a has got to be over 300.
I wouldn't be surprised if it beat that $85k Speedster on BAT from a few months ago.
I’m sure Greg insisted on an appropriately high reserve. No way this is going for less than eye popping money.
That is a beautiful car, and I hope it does well. It's been gratifying to see how BaT readers have started to appreciate well done replicas.
WOW!
That is a beautiful car.
Very very nice but I personally don't see it as an $85,000 car. Just nothing truly remarkable or eye popping about it, just very well done. Does the uniqueness of the Pre-A Continental Coupe add that much to it? These are $45,000 base , new?
Engine choice is purposely just adequate, suspension is purposely more original than updated. Some nice decorative options.
I don't know how to put that without likely offending someone 
@Troy Sloan wow!...sorry to hear his troubles...he is a great guy...and a TOP NOTCH RIDE!!...absolutely sweet car!!....i was honored to meet & hang out with him....i snapped a great shot ...EBONY & IVORY
@WNGD posted:Very very nice but I personally don't see it as an $85,000 car. Just nothing truly remarkable or eye popping about it, just very well done. Does the uniqueness of the Pre-A Continental Coupe add that much to it? These are $45,000 base , new?
Engine choice is purposely just adequate, suspension is purposely more original than updated. Some nice decorative options.
I don't know how to put that without likely offending someone
Maybe "replicating the vintage experience"? Or stock performance?
I don't pretend to know how much this will go for. But NOT waiting a year(that is at least how long it will take) may be worth a premium. I'd go as far as saying 5 to 10k more for not waiting, maybe.
Any more than that and I'd just wait the year and get EXACTLY what I want.
I've also seen this car in person, and during the build. It is exceptional in every detail. The owner was targeting a build as close as possible to the original '55 Continental from a replica, and Greg nailed it. The cost to have one built from scratch is going to be at least $50,000 and I'm probably short a little. The time to build a coupe this nice will be 2 years plus (ask me how I know). If it's marketed on BAT properly and at least two guys want it enough, it'll pull a really nice price.
Also, a damned shame about the owner's woes, but isn't he lucky he was able to save the coupe from the flames. My heart goes out to him.
Beautiful car. "optional 3.88 Transmission with 0.82 4th gear" is probably a minus, particularly with an 8.2-1 compression 1776.
$50-55k is my guess.
I love it, but I’m having a speedster built and definitely can’t justify two of them in my garage. I also love the Subaru engine.
It's already at $35K with six days to go.
$38,869 with one day to go.
https://bringatrailer.com/list...56-1300-pre-a-coupe/
Ironically, seeing this listing today on BaT brought me back to the forum after a break. I'm catching up on the state of the industry. Beautiful car with a build price likely just under $50K. Mecum auction in Kissimmee results tell us that money is moving back to cars, but with just one day to go, I'm guessing this beauty gets to $46K but may not change hands. Great ride, though.
$45,267 with six hours remaining. It’ll be interesting to see where this ends up.
It'l go over 50.............Bruce
I'd bet $55k as a minimum.
You know, @Lane Anderson, Your Lempert steering wheel would prob'ly fit that Unicorn...........
Reserve not met... surprisingly. Back to asking 60. Not my color but nice!
@Lane Anderson posted:I'd bet $55k as a minimum.
you were 0.8% off. 54.6 with the fee. S ounds like it might sell for 55 (no fees)
i have seen this car close up....if i couldn't at least break even for the cost & time it took to get ....i'd KEEP IT!!....it's toooo nice a car to just give away
Not a bad final bid price (all things considered. Makes me want to get my Coupe finished 
Just seen this, Greg is doing well. Needs to work on that headliner and rubber seal fitment. But that little engine is smooth and sounds nice!!
