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Old 14-03-2007, 11:42 AM   #1
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I was just looking at the results from the Shannons Auction held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and spotted a VH Charger, that sold for $140,000!!! It is an inline6 265ci, 3speed manual.
More of a run down can be found at:
http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...10090PT89063V4

About the 3rd Charger I've seen go over $100,000!

It wasn't the highest price paid, that went to a 1948 Mercedes Cabriolet at $350,000. You always wonder what happens to cars like this... are they ever driven again???

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Old 14-03-2007, 11:54 AM   #2
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I saw that charger, worth the money.
But than again I'm biased against them.
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Old 14-03-2007, 11:56 AM   #3
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where have you been, I thought it was like that for a while now. Soon you wont even be able to get any X series V8 (factory) without paying a pricey sum.
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Old 14-03-2007, 12:16 PM   #4
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Worth every Cent as well............

Wonder what a complete original un-molestered E38 Charger would sell for?

That was Tim Smith's old car that he sold a few years ago and I can tell you he sold it for no where near $140,000............lol
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Old 14-03-2007, 12:19 PM   #5
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My old E49 sold for 95k recently. 39,000 mile car, had won trophies at car shows etc. Was immaculate. The fella got it cheap at that money.
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Old 14-03-2007, 12:35 PM   #6
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$98k for this one at the Shannons Sydney auction on Feb 12:

http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...C840Q18WBC2J6K

It was nice, but far from mint. They are definitely on the move in the musclecar market.
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Old 14-03-2007, 01:02 PM   #7
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They are well worth the money.

A stock E-38/49 spec 265 hemi will eat a mildly worked 351 clevo for brekky.
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OH god I'd love a Charger!!! You must remember though, the average price for a charger isn't that price...those ones are collectors ones. Although they are getting more pricey...
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Old 14-03-2007, 02:06 PM   #9
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If thats what aussie chargers are getting, I wonder how much american 68-70 chargers are worth.
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Old 14-03-2007, 03:28 PM   #10
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I reckon all chargers will be worth some big dosh soon, and considering a nice charger can still be had for under 10g's today i think they are good buying.

Personally i wouldnt mind having a Valiant Pacer, because i think they might have a bit of value in them.
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Old 14-03-2007, 07:47 PM   #11
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my dads old workmate has an original immaculate E38 bathurst charger in his garage. in orange, very nice car
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yeah, id trade my working EF in for a Valiant Pacer or charger with no engine. it would be worth walking for. :P
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yeh theres been articles in the papers about muscle cars there going through the roof.
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Good to see them finally getting the recognition.
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Old 15-03-2007, 11:03 AM   #15
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yeh theres been articles in the papers about muscle cars there going through the roof.
For those who've watched the Top Gear US episode this season, remember Hammond in the classic muscle car dealership.......the prices were unbelievable! e.g. "Cougars go from $35k to $200k, depending on condition"
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