Being sold as brand new and still in all its original packaging, but I still think the starting price of £2.5k is a bit optimistic :-\;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINCLAIR-C5-STILL-IN-ORIGINAL-BOX_W0QQitemZ220585503494QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_OtherTransportation_RL?hash=item335bebab06
How do we know it's in there ...And for £2.5 grand I would like to see it ....
I wouldn't spend £2.5k on a car without seeing it, especially if handing over cash, as requested in the auction.
Daz
That's a lot of money for a C5 you can't take out of a box (if you do you lose a lot of cash)
Well, he does say he will deliver it for free anywhere in Essex, I believe he really meant free delivery Anywhere ! :D Would be really nice to own one like this, in its box, never seen the light of day since it was boxed up 25 years ago. "Come on" if I could spend £2500 without denting my bank account I would :) who of us wouldn't ?
Retro Andy
I'm confused. Why is this for sale at 2.5k, when Adam sells them in the box for £1200? It just doesn't add up.
His wife has probably sold the contents a long while ago, and filled it with bricks !!!!! :'(
I will make an offer on just the box to put mine in ;D
You could get two for the same price from Adam ............ ::)
Someone wont be getting a NEW KITCHEN just yet i thinks !! :'(
I think Adam sold unboxed new ones for 1200.
Quote from: Umpa on 08, April, 2010 - 12:41:36
I think Adam sold unboxed new ones for 1200.
..I think you're right - it was £1200 unboxed, £1400 boxed and some accessories included . Plus he serviced them ready for use.
Makes £2.5k look a little steep...
EXPENSIVE BOX :o
£2500 is a lot of money, but I do think this one must a real one off being sealed in its box, if you did buy it, keeping it boxed would be the only way of retaining its high value, but who could buy it and not open it, have a play and show it off. Its got to be one for that well off collector (or his wife will have to replan that kitchen and have a new bathroom instead) ;D
Retro Andy
I think it's schroedingers cat.
Open the box, and it's lost its value
Don't open the box and there might not even be a C5 inside!
In effect, there is both a C5 and not a C5 inside....
How's that for Friday brain massage :)
Nice one!
There is away of getting in the box I know Iv done it myself all you need to do is move the the two bands across slowly and the top will come of reveling a C5 or a box of rabbits...
Just found out what is in the box ...
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af46/jordan8_2009/Capture-1.jpg)
OK now you've set the challenge!
Mike is right, the challenge has been set & now's the time to see who is the c5alive forum king of "photoshop" ;D
Chas has set quite a high standard to start from :D
Let see who can come up with the funniest idea of what might be in that box :P
Oh for goodness sake, the contents of the box are clearly displayed on the side of the box itself. It contains two candles, an umbrella, a holy grail (well we knew that anyway) and something that looks like a pair of handcuffs!
What's my prize?
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/ourkid.jpg)
Clearly..
Now that looks great well done .Whats his name is it Jack
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/funnyc5box.jpg)
Lord Lucan ? ;D :D
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad49/radiomarty/c5box.jpg)
Nice one Matt :D.
Here's my effort;
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/Elvisinthebox.jpg)
Quote from: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 14, April, 2010 - 07:04:54
Now that looks great well done .Whats his name is it Jack
I stole the pic from a blog! :-\
IS it Jack in a box
Ah... i get it.
no! ;D
Bit slow but you got there in the end
Checked Ebay, this has now ended with no bids.
Quote from: BooBoo on 18, April, 2010 - 17:37:06
Checked Ebay, this has now ended with no bids.
Now relisted at £1999
So, looks like its a pseudo dutch auction - how low does it need to go before people start to bite?
I think if it was around £1000 I'd go for it, but anything above that is just silly (especially considering you don't know what condition the thing inside is in!)
If you do end up buying it and intend to use it I would strongly recommend replacing the tyres and tubes - they will be well past their best by now. Plus, regreasing the gearbox would be a good thing.
If it was just for show, like my "new" one , then I'd leave it alone and just admire it :)
The relisted box, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220591751822 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220591751822) will be finished this time tomorrow.
I still think the seller is dreaming on anything over £1000 and thats pushing it.
So, will it be relisted again tomorrow.. £1750?
I actually sent the guy a message asking why he wanted so much for it, when people could buy them direct from Sinclair Vehicles for about £1,200 (give or take).
He replied to say 'and your point is'?
My 'point' is that you can buy them cheaper in the same condition (possibly better), and therefore, you're asking too much - and therefore, chances of getting the money you seek are slim.
All the same however, it does make interesting viewing!
And your point is ??? :-X
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220599736074
So, £900 lower than the original asking price
Any takers?
Go on, mouldy old box lovers :)
I reckon the price is now right and I would if I could, but if I did I'd talk in a much higher voice when I told the wife.
Retro Andy.
If your lottery numbers come up I expect you'll be putting in a bid :P
I dunno, still a bit steep for me. If it hits 1k i'll buy it and use it but probably be sold pretty damn sharpish if it does hit that.
Now re-listed at 99p, but reserve not met. Who's betting the reserve is still £1500? :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220608511422
..for not a lot more pennies you could have a lovely low mileage mini-el city ,complete with trailer and cover and famous previous owner - I'd even deliver it :P
...sorry, shouldn't tempt and tease you like that :)
hah! Yes, like I need any persuasion!
I'm still procrastinating... In reality I don't think I can justify it :( It would be incredibly cool though!
Quote from: MikeDX on 22, May, 2010 - 21:35:50
hah! Yes, like I need any persuasion!
I'm still procrastinating... In reality I don't think I can justify it :( It would be incredibly cool though!
..the coolest vehicle on the block mate - totally unique.
Not wanting to add any sales pressure. :D..a special offer valid for one week only , and to you only..........£1900 delivered 8)
Should help you sleep easy for the next few nights :P ;D :D
That's a bit unfair! Don't you know i've got to pedal 15 miles tomorrow ;D
I reckon the reserve is somewhere in the region of £1000 or £1250, I see its got bids, can't wait to see who buys it, please make a video of the opening of the box :)
Retro Andy.
im winning at the mo andy i bid £899.99 and it said reserve not achieved
I suspect the reserve is still what he wanted as a buy it now before - £1599...
yes mike your probably right but no one is going to pay £1500.00 for a unopened box never mind this time next year i might get it for £900.00 its a waiting game i think.. ;D
NO WAY!
It sold for £1400!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220608511422
Quote from: MikeDX on 27, May, 2010 - 23:28:50
NO WAY!
It sold for £1400!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220608511422
Right on the money, same as what Adam Harper sold them for :)
Ok now and try and get in the box without opening it .And see what is in it ..if it is a c5 then you have just lost £400.00 ...
I don't think the price was far off the mark, I wouldn't have wanted to sell it for any less if I was selling it and I would have paid that much if I had the money. Come on then who bought it ? Ray ?
Retro Andy
I think 1k would have been all i would have paided.
I maxed out at £1200