oldwheels Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Seems like a nice car perhaps a Tad expensive perhaps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Ascona-2-0-SR-Berlina-Rare-car-like-MK1-MK2-Escort-Kadett-Manta-/231485802753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e5a10901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Seems like a nice car perhaps a Tad expensive perhaps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Ascona-2-0-SR-Berlina-Rare-car-like-MK1-MK2-Escort-Kadett-Manta-/231485802753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e5a10901 that is one juicey opel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 love it, nice to know they are still out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 As the owner of a "stunning" SR Berlina myself (but I am biased!) I will be absolultley delighted if this makes near 8k (and my auxiliary lamps look better too!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkautos Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 yes 2 door are quite rare these 4 door ascona are getting that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 As the owner of a "stunning" SR Berlina myself (but I am biased!) I will be absolultley delighted if this makes near 8k (and my auxiliary lamps look better too!) (and your front spoiler and your bigger ats alloys too) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 A tad expensive ? For £8000 that car needs to be top dollar almost like new & as the owner says it's got micro blistering on the bonnet & boot plus some bobbling on the paint work. But it is a nice example of an Ascona However it it makes close to the asking price then Jame's Ascona is worth more as would be mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Seems like a nice car perhaps a Tad expensive perhaps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Ascona-2-0-SR-Berlina-Rare-car-like-MK1-MK2-Escort-Kadett-Manta-/231485802753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e5a10901 Think Dave's & Jame's Ascona is a cut above the ebay one - actually way above. 4 door Escorts don't go for £8k & it has too many mods even in period to warrent the asking price - think it will be around for a while. 80k is not low - 25k is. Would need another + 4k spent on it to justify the asking price including a respray, suspension & brakes etc. Love the colour tho' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Interesting post Neil, and spot on, top dollar means car has to be perfect, not needing another couple of grand putting in to get to that point. It raises and intersting debate about values though, is an Ascona worth more or less than the equivalent pre facelift Manta? One one hand they are more rare, but have a less sporty image than the Manta. There doesn't seem to be enough very good ones changing hands to get an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) The door Ascona is a cut above the Mk1 Cavalier which trade around £ 3-4 k for a really good one - I would put my hand in my pocket & pay £4-5 for an Ascona of the standard of yours & Dave's. It doesn't take long to spend 3k improving a slightly less nice car to make it like the 2 pictured so even 6K is a worthwhile price when you add things up. At 6k Dave's ( like the clean wheel arches with body colour visable ) is still a good valuation. Originality is the key at present when in the market for a rare model - it is all of course down to the market the price paid. From experience I know how sometimes a good car can go for more - I sold a TR7 DHC 10,000 miles original paint / trim / hood & too good to use on the road for just under 10k which was unheard of in TR7 circles but was a one off being straight out the box it was an easy sell & that was through a dealer on commision.Downside it became too nice to take on the road & I was sick of sitting in fields at shows after a week polishing it - cars are ment to be driven so it went. Unfortunely it went to a collector in Malta so won't be seen again but with RHD it is a good market. My Manta SR Coupe went for a good price last month so good cars do command a reasonable price but most of us are not in the Classic Car hobby for the profit - £'s per mile I got my money's worth even just attending Billing in the summer and tinkering in the garage improving it ( which the cash I put in I didn't get back but had a great time ) . No plans for another Manta but there is a big hole in an empty garage for another convertible maybe ...... See what these are commanding today http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/An-Incredible-Hillman-Super-Imp-Mark-II-with-Two-Owners-and-Just-31-838-Miles-/281606245810?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41910a4db2 Edited February 21, 2015 by NEIL W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Get a centaur Neil you know it makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL W Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Get a centaur Neil you know it makes sense Tried that route before I bought the Manta SR - drove a round trip of 650 miles to see one in Exeter from York - looked good in the photo's he sent & chap was nice but having been restored had lost that 'tightness'. You know when you shut the door - you just are waitng for that feeling that something is going to fall off & driving along you are waiting for that Buster Ketting moment when the doors fly open Had a Cavalier mk2 Convertible so been down that route - they rusted worse that a Manta underneath. Being 6ft 4" I need a No.2 hair cut to get in most coupes so converibles don't have that problem except the windscreen top can be in my direct line of sight - length does matter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Well the owner has re-listed for £6995. Under the previous listing he had offers of £3000 & £3500 I think if the car was offered in an auction situation then it would reach £4000 tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti132 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Opel Ascona have a look of there own to me and are getting hard to find now and if you want a right hand drive two door you got more chance finding hens teeth ! So some people will take a chance and push the price they is always someone willing to pay the price if they really what that make of car ! As the years go on the price will go up all classic & retro cars are holding good money now but I would have a Ascona over manta myself at the moment I am doing a total nut & bolt rebuild on a geniue opel Ascona i2000 2 door right hand drive but would not no what to ask for it if I wos to sell her after its finished !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona400r Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wow - had sold mine to a guy towards the end of last year for 3.5k stg (without engine and box) - pretty glad now that he couldn't come up with the funds.... think she will sit in the corner now with the rest of my scrap.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 2 door Ascona's are worth a lot more than 4 door Ascona's. Ebay prices are all over the place at the moment with a good Manta A near me remaining unsold at £5000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Wow - had sold mine to a guy towards the end of last year for 3.5k stg (without engine and box) - pretty glad now that he couldn't come up with the funds.... think she will sit in the corner now with the rest of my scrap.... I used to own a red Talbot Sunbeam in virtually that same shade of red as that one in the background, until about 5 years ago. Different Reg though. That isn't rally prepped is it? Not many of those around now either!! Nice Ascona pics on this thread though chaps, all looking great. Dave Edited March 27, 2015 by smiffy220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti132 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 The Ascona of ascona400r wos that the one you where thinking of selling with a red top in !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona400r Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The Ascona of ascona400r wos that the one you where thinking of selling with a red top in !! Yea but all the guy wanted was the car on its own. Sure glad he didn't come up with the money now - my brain was fried there for a few weeks so decided to sell some stuff - thankfully i'm back to normal now.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti132 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looks a nice 2 door is it rhd because you don't see many rhd for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona400r Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Looks a nice 2 door is it rhd because you don't see many rhd for sale Yea it is a rhd one now - was a lhd but it was converted a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti132 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Are you Murphy on facebook ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona400r Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Are you Murphy on facebook ! Yea............... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelnz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) As the owner of a "stunning" SR Berlina myself (but I am biased!) I will be absolultley delighted if this makes near 8k (and my auxiliary lamps look better too!) The ebay one is certainly too dear, when there are two others for about 3K with lower mileages. Seller got quite abusive when I pointed out the others for sale Stradacab, your 4dr is much better condition, and the foglamps are original Bosch, while the ebay one has aftermarket lights for driving and foglamps. What front spoiler is that? Not seen one with a bottom lip before. 400R, your coupe looks really great and I'd be keen to purchase if you are still willing to sell on without engine/gearbox/wheels before I get too excited about a 4dr. Would be nice to finally replace my old SR with another coupe As a point of interest, I thought there was either a Berlina model with lower foglamps but no driving lamps, and with different seat/door trim, or an SR model with front driving lamps above the bumper and sporty steering wheel. Never seen a listing in my Opel literature for a Berlina SR. Can anyone please clarify? Edited April 4, 2015 by opelnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelnz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) 400R, would take with engine and gearbox in too, but looks like the engine is already out? Edited April 4, 2015 by opelnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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