Why not? Just because it wasn't in officially limited numbers?Limited Edition and 172 Cup should not be in the same sentence.
Why not? Just because it wasn't in officially limited numbers?
It had a long list of different parts making it different from the standard model, so it was defiantly a 'special' production vehicle.
Why not? Just because it wasn't in officially limited numbers?
It had a long list of different parts making it different from the standard model, so it was defiantly a 'special' production vehicle.
You mean the parts they removed? :wink:
It wasn't a special edition, the same way slapping a black wrap on a Corsa roof and calling it a Limited Edition is not a limited edition. It wasn't limited, those were just the numbers that sold...
On that basis so is a zetec focus, they have lowered stiffened suspension, different seats etc etc.
Thinner Glass
Weight Reduction though less sound deadedning, options removal and custom interior
Custom Colour
Custom Wheels
Custom Suspension Setup
Hand picked Inlets (Debated)
Granted it wasn't limited, it also wasn't just a sticker and wheels. How would you classify it then if not a special version?
The same way you class any other model that has upgrades - whether it be a RenaultSport, M3, Cupra R etc - extra stuff but not limied - special edition sure, but not limited edition because not limited :tongueout:
lol, So i corrected myself to special, you said not special, now say sure, its special. Make your mind up. :tongueout:
Cup is the best - fact.
Should have sold mine for more, hadn't realised how collectible they are 😂. Getting rarer every-time it rains too.
Good point I didn't see it see it from that point of view until your mentioned it.I see it as a form of attention seeking lmao
The 172 FF Cup is the one to have.
I guess I had the closest, mine was a 53 plate 172 cup with Climate control, heard there were a few 53 platers that had climate.
Guess it defeats part of the appeal of the 'cup' but I liked the colour :blush:
I do miss that car... WR53 UAM... wonder where it is now
Try finding a Cup that is low mileage, does have good service history, has original turinis and doesn't look rougher than a badgers arse. People's standard of 'mint' varies so much but for the most part even low mileage cars look terrible compared to the ones that have been shown some love. Agreed on the Ph1's though, they are a lot harder to find.Their not "rare". If you decided tomorrow you wanted to buy a standard Cup you could find one no problems on the usual classifieds.
Now try finding a complete unchaved ph1 with original oz's by comparison and you'd be struggling.
Was only last year Cups were priced around 1 - 1.5k.
I sold my mint one which just had the turinis all refurbed and belts done for £2500 and I thought I was doing well at that.Try finding a Cup that is low mileage, does have good service history, has original turinis and doesn't look rougher than a badgers arse. People's standard of 'mint' varies so much but for the most part even low mileage cars look terrible compared to the ones that have been shown some love. Agreed on the Ph1's though, they are a lot harder to find.
Yours sold almost instantly though didn't it? because it was worth every penny and probably more IMO. Was a very nice car. There's a guy selling my old Cup atm on here, "J17 CUP" and he wants £2500 for it. I sold it two years ago for £2750 when it was mint. It looks pretty unloved now tbh. Don't think it's sold yet... good condition commands a higher price on Cups and all 1*2'sI sold my mint one which just had the turinis all refurbed and belts done for £2500 and I thought I was doing well at that.
I've had 2 offers on the cup, but decided to keep it as I know I wouldn't find another like it.
Actually the 172 Cup is strictly a Homologation Special, far more desirable than a cosmetic Limited Edition, and of course by definition the quantity was limit to that which satisfied the production requirement for the Group N homologation standard..
I understood every word of that.
I'm such a liar!
Dropped the ball with the 182 cup but that's another thread.
Actually the 172 Cup is strictly a Homologation Special, far more desirable than a cosmetic Limited Edition, and of course by definition the quantity was limit to that which satisfied the production requirement for the Group N homologation standard..
Link?
That's not strictly true. They didn't set out to make say 500 vehicles and close the books when the 500th order came in.