That could be true cwreck, but would have been good to put it back on for the pics? would make it look better, and get less questions. It doesn't look too good, with that build plate though.

Guys, I know the person selling this car, he is a pretty honest bloke about things and a nice guy to boot. So I would direct questions to him as I'm sure he'll be happy to answer. Apparently the car has been verified and HSV plate re-issued. Please don't ask me about this because I really don't know the car - never seen it in person. The only other thing I know is that it's still for sale and they are relisting it with more details and photo's as people have been asking. Also for guys wanting to get into a Walky whilst you still can, the reserve is realistic. He has had so many inquiries that the phone has been off the hook! Including people travelling interstate. Cheers, Dave.

Dave thanks very much for the info,,it is appreciated.

It surprises me why a car, like this, can't have 250 spent on detailing. What a difference it would make to the overall presentation.

Quote: Originally Posted by ILLUSIV That could be true cwreck, but would have been good to put it back on for the pics? would make it look better, and get less questions. It doesn't look too good, with that build plate though. VERY TRUE-WHEN IT COMES TO RE-SALE IT MUST BE BACK ON - LOT OF QUESTION'S NEED TO BE ASKED BEFORE HANDING A LOT OF MONEY ON THESE CAR'S THESE DAY'S Quote: Originally Posted by I&J It surprises me why a car, like this, can't have 250 spent on detailing. What a difference it would make to the overall presentation. In my eye's i would rather buy it the way it is and rough-the worst thing would be to see it looking good then u see this and that later down the track. don't get me wrong it's not bad for it's age u see car's these days at 35-60,000 kays in worst condition-

Back up again http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320110397481 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320110397481)

Looks a bit better in those photo's

It does. Wonder whether the lack of books show in the final sale price. Bit cheeky relisting a higher price, must've had a bit of interest. Ten years down the track, you'd think that books could be worth, what 20 grand between two indentical examples...maybe more?

Quote: Originally Posted by I&J It does. Wonder whether the lack of books show in the final sale price. Bit cheeky relisting a higher price, must've had a bit of interest. Ten years down the track, you'd think that books could be worth, what 20 grand between two indentical examples...maybe more? Agree, Maybe a few years ago having books wasnt an issue, but with the high prices walkies are commanding i wouldnt buy one without them. First thing my wife did when i looked at mine was go for the books.

Does having books really matter when you can get them on ebay? How do you know that the books are the ones that came with the car. A walky should be judged for what it is and not what the service manual says it is. Mine doesn't have books but it's in a lot better condition than some that do, does that make worth less? Sure, a super low kay car like the one on ozzie muscle cars that has everything new books are important, but not for an average walky with average kays. Thats just my opinion.

2 bids so far, people still want them with or without books.

Books do matter, and can ad value... its part of the car, and it's history, and ad's originality to it. But with walkys in demand the way they are, people are buying them with or without if they think the car is worthwhile

I think your spot on there. People want to get one while they still can.

i'm not saying that books aren't important and I'm not trying to lessen the value of your cars that genuinely have them, but people shouldn't put so much trust in them when we've all seen them for sale on ebay. And thats all I've got to say about that. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I guess it all comes down to what the buyer wants, books are good if your buying one as an investment. I didn't care if mine had the log book or not cause I ain't never selling.

Quote: Originally Posted by walky194 i'm not saying that books aren't important and I'm not trying to lessen the value of your cars that genuinely have them, but people shouldn't put so much trust in them when we've all seen them for sale on ebay. And thats all I've got to say about that. True but if you have history and the original owners details you can make sure its filled out correct. I spoke to the original owner and all the details lined up on mine. But thats still no gaurantee that they havent just copied details on to a new book. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by walky194 i'm not saying that books aren't important and I'm not trying to lessen the value of your cars that genuinely have them, but people shouldn't put so much trust in them when we've all seen them for sale on ebay. And thats all I've got to say about that. Better than having none at all. Easy way for ppl who buy walkies that have had a few owners to track its activities. i bought mine from original owner, so everything lines up more easily. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Ended up going for 45,100 with two bidders with one bid each...you certainly wouldn't call it a frenzy of an auction eh?

there will always be others. maybe it just didn' meet peoples expections apon veiwing. photos can lie.

I think thats about on the money... no books, 90,000kms.... and the possibly non original build tag. Even if it was re-issued by HSV, it's not the original one.