They can still be converted back...

 

As values of stock cars surpass slapped together LSx swaps, that will soon become the norm.

 

Yes they can, but its so much work!!! At least for me as I approach my golden years lol. If I was in my 20s again I wouldn't think twice about swapping one back to rotary. I am fortunate to have both a lsx swapped and a stock rotary FD. I agree with Narfle that the stock rotary car has surpassed the lsx swapped rx7 fd in value.

 

You only live once so have the car you want have and enjoy the snot out of it.

 

$42.5 for red one

 

The red one brought 42,500 before fees and such.

I wonder how the commentary drives the price both here and there. I know we are a pedantic bunch, but I would encourage members not to disparage these cars. Or, to reserve such critical commentary until cars sell.

I saw a little rust on the black one, but I'd personally suffer the miles and condition for the better options. Either way for that much coin I would've checked the car out in person. Interesting how close they were in price.

 

IMO direct impact as I've noticed a few auctions where a lot of negativity is posted, the car(s) doesn't net as much. There are times that I suspect people of having multiple accounts and are purposely posting negative comments in hopes of keeping the price lower so they can get a better deal..

 

Yep. I follow a guy on Instagram that had listed an Integra Type R. Some guy in the comments said he owned the car before and it was not being represented correctly or some **** and just went on and on with no proof IIRC. Car didn't meet reserve, and it should have.

 

It’s nice to see the FD get the market response it’s been getting. Long overdue, IMO. It’ll only go up from here.

I don’t plan on selling my stock CYM, but I was fortunate to find it last year. With 22K miles I’m sure it’ll continue to appreciate in value.

 

Yeah look at this one going the opposite direction on a 1971 VW Karmann Ghia auction:
Aug 27 at 2:23 PM

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...onvertible-12/

 

I'll say it here since it would be rude to say it there, but that red one with the bodykit is heinous IMO. Looks like the bodykit is molded into the fenders too, making it a write-off.

 

for the right buyer and with plenty of patience... its appreciating at a snails pace... a lot of other much younger jdm cars surpassing the FD in appreciation rate..
if its value youre after... its the wrong jdm car to choose... you can grab more value by driving the snot out of it.. imho

 

The Honda S2000. High production numbers and the value is skyrocketing. Low mileage cars everywhere and millennials love them. I'd buy an AP2 S2000 if I only wanted to hold onto value.

 

I kindof disagree, well optioned and well maintained FDs such as super low miles CYM r1s are appreciating very quickly. Spirit Rs and SPs are off the charts.
Special edition ITRs and s2000CRs aside, the market is about neck and neck. NSXs and Supras are about leveled off.
We still haven't seen really juicy examples of FDs on BAT or similar, since the 3k mile $70k FD a couple years ago, and I bet it would be closer to $100k this year.

 

That red r1 with the bodykit went for $21,250. Almost a Fritz special
1) part out the weird stuff
2) put on the stock stuff everyone has lying around
3) ????
4) profit

 

Yeah i was waaaay off on that one lol. NightWalker86 & TwinCharged RX7, you guys called it & I tip my hat to both of you. Personally I think it is a great day for the rest of us when a neglected, beat up, terribly modded, high mileage FD can fetch $21K.

 

I really need to bump up the insurance on mine if this one was worth $22k!

 

Yup - though that body kit is molded on, so it will not be easy or cheap to make the car look good again.

 

Crazy. It will take someone a solid $10k plus to make that VR car decent. Then you have 35k+ in a mediocre high mile FD.

 

Ah, didn't notice that. Yeah, that would be an issue if your goal were to take it back to stock.

 

Wow. My FD might actually be worth close to what I have in it now. LoL!
I am surprised it fetched that price but I don't feel surprised. Facebook used to be a good place to scoop some cheaper FD's but prices there over the last month have seemed to jump $7-13K even for junk. The LHD FD is mooning, RHD not so much - are we over the RHD hype?

 

Ha! I don't know about you, but American Collectors Insurance had no problem with $45K as agreed value for my car.

 

In my case, my car has about the same mileage as this one (135K+) and I have it insured for just about exactly what this one sold for ($22K). Haven't changed the insured value in several years, and in all modesty, my car is light years nicer than this one

 

C$24,000 is a possible price. If substantially stock one questions why it has not been exported to the US already.

If the seller allows, spend about $200 to have the car checked over: Compression test, air leak (smoke test), coolant system pressure check, electrical system check for shorts, malfunction codes check.(covers about 75 possible faults), Check for excessive smoke: white (coolant seal leak), blue (oil seal leak) or black (running rich).

Regardless, have a reserve of $10,000. You will likely need it for repairs or improvements..

 

Personally, I would increase it, collector policies are relatively inexpensive and there is no way you could replace your car for $22K if something happened to it.