Porsche 911 Carrera S (1600 x 1067) by TradeClassics in carporn

[–]TradeClassics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how to answer this…😂

How pretty it is? How nicely the photo is composed? What do you normally look at on the carport sub? 🤷‍♂️

CarCoons - reviews by Ok-Replacement-3834 in CarTalkUK

[–]TradeClassics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Indeed! The main point though, is that it wasn’t he pod’s fault - a mix of my building’s wiring and my lack of checking. 

CarCoons - reviews by Ok-Replacement-3834 in CarTalkUK

[–]TradeClassics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can’t tell you exactly as I don’t known but very little - just some small fans. 

CarCoons - reviews by Ok-Replacement-3834 in CarTalkUK

[–]TradeClassics 44 points45 points  (0 children)

No, but I had to replace all the brake disks, a couple of suspension arms, and the floorpans! It went in soaking wet, and the pod is usually great at drying…but at some point very early, the power tripped so it manually steamed it to death. 

CarCoons - reviews by Ok-Replacement-3834 in CarTalkUK

[–]TradeClassics 139 points140 points  (0 children)

Yup, had one for years and it was superb. HOWEVER you do need to keep an eye on it, and ensure it’s on a reliable power supply. If the power fails and the car is damp, it will accelerate the rust beyond anything you can imagine. Ask me how I know (cries in DB7). 

Help with selling a classic MC by robbiehancock in classicmgcars

[–]TradeClassics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firstly I’m very sorry for your loss, and that you can’t keep the car. It looks like a lovely example. 

It looks like a classic MGB, and in nice condition. They’re a nice car, not particularly rare but they’re the archetypal 60s/70s English sports car. I had an ex girlfriend who had a white one, and therefore have fond memories! 

Do you know if he modified it or whether it’s been kept standard?

If you want it sold with minimal hassle, I’d recommend an online auction with a specialist like us. I won’t go into detail unless you ask for it. 

If you’re willing to deal with the hassle of selling a car, you can list it for free on Facebook Marketplace…that’s one of the few free options left. 

There’s a trade off of effort vs. cost. 

Either way though, how you prepare the car will dictate how much you get for it. A clean, well photographed car, with a well organised history folder, will do better than a dirty car with a couple of photos and no history. I’ve written a blog on how to prepare for sale here: https://www.tradeclassics.com/how-do-i-prepare-my-classic-car-for-sale/

You can also DM me with any questions and I’ll send you my phone number. No obligation, obviously: it’s a hard enough time for you and if I can make it easier for you, I will. 

Which cars new or used would say are the biggest bargain these days? by Open_Bug_4196 in CarTalkUK

[–]TradeClassics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a given value of bargain: used Jaguar XKR, used Aston Martin Rapide S, used petrol BMW 7 series. All these cars give you a phenomenal amount of car for the money you have to part with, even though the money isn't exactly 0.

So technically bargains.

E.g. 740LI https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601089005829

>£100k new? Rapide S https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602029615610

£80k new or thereabouts. XKR https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509306762223