Trophy Prices To Double ?

[R3k1355]

I think it very much depends on the classic car trend as a whole. I think many of the naysayers here are probably saying exactly the same thing as people would have said about the 5GTT, 205 GTI, Escort RS Turbo etc, and values of those have rocketed.

Not really, the Trophy is a slightly better version of an popular hot hatch.
It doesn't really add much to the experience so most of the value is derived from it's limited availability.

To be honest I think the price difference already is abit excessive so there could be downward motion as well.

The V6 prices will probably go through the roof though.

 

[SharkyUK]

As much as I adore my Trophy (and the Trophy in general) I can't see it appreciating that well. Admittedly, mine will never appreciate after all the work it's had done on it, but I just don't see how Trophy prices could potentially double. I hope they do, though!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Not really, the Trophy is a slightly better version of an popular hot hatch.
It doesn't really add much to the experience so most of the value is derived from it's limited availability.

To be honest I think the price difference already is abit excessive so there could be downward motion as well.

The V6 prices will probably go through the roof though.

In much the same way as an RS1600i was a slightly better version of an XR3? Or that a Mexico was a slightly better version of a 1600 GT? And, as I said, most people, 20 years ago, would have said "Oh, they'll never be worth anything, they're just tarted up base model Escorts" How much is a good Mexico worth now?

I agree with you, I think the excessive price they command currently won't help their percentage increase, and they may dip slightly but, in the end, they will go up. I don't think it will be within ten years, but judging by the cost of a lot of 20-30 year old hot hatches, and assuming the classic car trend doesn't collapse, there is every chance they could increase, without even mentioning good ol' inflation.

The V6 will always be the most expensive, but all hot hatches appreciate eventually.

 

[bashracing]

Old Ford = Money
Old Renault = not so much

 

[MarcB]

Im in a WIN / Possibly WIN situation :up:

 

[bashracing]

@MarcR™
very smart, needs 1990 date coded rst wheels unless thats a later spoiler fitted too

 

[MarcB]

@MarcR™
very smart, needs 1990 date coded rst wheels unless thats a later spoiler fitted too

Full 90 Spec Car And Standard Wheels In Garage

 

[bashracing]

if S1 prices are anything to go by you won't need a pension when you retire

 

[MarcB]

if S1 prices are anything to go by you won't need a pension when you retire

Could buy 2 Trophys for the price of this LOL
I have no idea why but we are thinking a lot about a Fiesta RS Turbo in red also

 

[bashracing]

i keep looking at mk2 xr2, remember seeing them in the dealership as a kid

 

[RMDavis]

If your buying any car to

A. Not use it often enough, for what it was actually intended for.

B. To sit on that unused car with the only intention of selling it to make a profit.

These poor cars are wasted on those individuals!

I'm all for maintaining a car and looking after it to best of my own skills and indeed financial abilities, but you need to draw a line under common sense somewhere!

My Trophy is going up for sale in January as I'm finally taking the plunge, and buying the series one Lotus Elise I've always wanted!

It will however be sorely missed.

 

[flebay]

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[dablk]

Nice 106 ralley s1 in red @MarcR™ Would be a nice stable mate.

 

[ilovewilly]

No chance at all.

 

[ilovewilly]

I think it very much depends on the classic car trend as a whole. I think many of the naysayers here are probably saying exactly the same thing as people would have said about the 5GTT, 205 GTI, Escort RS Turbo etc, and values of those have rocketed.

The 205 GTI took almost 25 years to really show an increase in value. And now you can buy a half decent example for not a lot of money. An average Escort RS Turbo increased much more in recent years than a 205. The Ford badge plays a big part in this.

 

[tom182]

If your buying any car to

A. Not use it often enough, for what it was actually intended for.

B. To sit on that unused car with the only intention of selling it to make a profit.

These poor cars are wasted on those individuals!

I'm all for maintaining a car and looking after it to best of my own skills and indeed financial abilities, but you need to draw a line under common sense somewhere!

My Trophy is going up for sale in January as I'm finally taking the plunge, and buying the series one Lotus Elise I've always wanted!

It will however be sorely missed.

There is a silver s1 Elise on eBay with a 2l Duratorq conversion! Looks good.

 

[RMDavis]

There is a silver s1 Elise on eBay with a 2l Duratorq conversion! Looks good.

Yeah I've seen that one mate. Looks pretty decent, that's the one on the Isle of White?

 

[tom182]

Didn't look at location. Just liked the idea of a 2.0 s1 on itbs!

 

[Gally]

Just lol at comparing Ford to Renault, it doesn't matter if they're the greatest car ever made, you can't do anything about the classic Ford Market.

Use the Trophy money and buy a Fiesta RS Turbo and wait 10 years... see the difference.

 

[Dannyeff]

mines is on 106k ... lets see 200k miles

 

[Goodj]

I reckon a few standard ones will be worth a few quid but not crazy values.

And theres less of those by the day. Which, I guess, is only accelerating the possibility of low-mile, stock cars becoming less worthless.

An article on the official RenaultSport website saying they could double in price, well yeah kinda says it all doesn't it...

lol.
"Hey, our cheap hatchbacks are going to be worth double what they are now, honest (please, someone care)."

In fairness, the 1*2's were the last bastion of decent hot hatches.....when they weren't collapsing themselves, or being "enhanced" by "enthusiasts"

 

[R3k1355]

They were the last of the 'old school' style of hot hatch, a small car with a big engine.

I'm quite liking the new direction of turbo'd ones now though.

 

[MarcB]

Use the Trophy money and buy a Fiesta RS Turbo and wait 10 years... see the difference.

Don't be silly, I will be keeping the cars and adding a fiesta to the fleet.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I actually said that they might not achieve the same values as some other cars, or the same % increase due to the slightly excessive current values, and that it won't happen within the next ten years, but I think, eventually, there will be some increase in value. The Fords were just random examples plucked out of the air, not a statement that the Trophy will do the same.

At the end of the day, a car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, so who knows what will happen.

They were the last of the 'old school' style of hot hatch, a small car with a big engine.

That could be an influencing factor, definitely the last of the breed before the fatter, heavier, turbo cars took over.

 

[ilovewilly]

Ones plastered in under seal are exempt from this IIRC.

 

[Daz...]

At the end of the day, a car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, so who knows what will happen.

This.
You could make a fortune on most classic cars IF you can find that one person who wants what you've got.

 

[Matt W]

That could be an influencing factor, definitely the last of the breed before the fatter, heavier, turbo cars took over.

What about one of the last N/A clios like my 200?

Also quoted just to laugh at your username some more, epic!

 

[Goodj]

What about one of the last N/A clios like my 200?

The MK.3 was too much like a pauper-spec Avantime.

 

[ParisPeach]

What about mint spec clio where do we see prices going for them...
Lawros one was priced high and sold
Phase1sr priced high and sold
There is a black gold 182 with all trophy bits thats priced high if that sells then surely a good mint clio will also sell for good money
I ask this because if I can get hold of some sachs dampers (pipe dream) mine has all the bits of a trophy dampers seats spoilers and turinis if I made the car mint and showed all its service history what kind of price can you expect to see its close to 150k and 10 owners?
I personally think people will set out to low mileage low owners in the future regardless of service history, in 10 years the trophy should have theoretically had 4 cambelt changes. Are people going to pay to have thier belts done every 2k miles? (5 years) to keep the mileage down.

 

[Poopensharten]

Old Ford = Money
Old Renault = not so much

I don't tend to agree with that.

R5 turbo's are commanding as much as 120k these days.

 

[bashracing]

GT40's are bringing £10m

 

[Poopensharten]

The relevence being??

You made a not very accurate point with a poor comparison.

On that note, ex Renault formula cars are 10m.

 

[bashracing]

Point being the trophy isn't in the same league as a 5 turbo which isn't in the same league as the GT40, its all comparable, it's about how special they were in the first place, the trophys just weren't special enough.

 

[R3k1355]

I don't tend to agree with that.

R5 turbo's are commanding as much as 120k these days.

It'd have to be f**king special for that, considering most private ones are in the £4k-7k area.
or this one for £2k

 

[Goodj]

R5 Turbos
and R5 GT Turbos

are very different beasts

 

[Poopensharten]

It'd have to be f**king special for that, considering most private ones are in the £4k-7k area.
or this one for £2k

You're maybe thinking of the front engined hatch, the R5 is a different breed.

 

[Goodj]

You're maybe thinking of the front engined hatch, the R5 is a different breed.

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And you find the single most hideous one of all time lol

 

[Poopensharten]

That black one is a thing of beauty GoodJohn you nonce!

 

[R3k1355]

oh those ones, much more in common with the Clio V6 than the Trophy though.
I always thought they were called the Gordini or something? or was that something else?

 

[Goodj]

That black one is a thing of beauty GoodJohn you nonce!

I prefer my JDM version.

Moutainarrrr drifterruuuuuuuu

amirite @Cookie

oh those ones, much more in common with the Clio V6 than the Trophy though.
I always thought they were called the Gordini or something?

Yeah, that's the best way to look at them