$600K Phase III GT HO stolen!

[Muppet_Guy]

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22723702-2761,00.html

They should engage Antilag.com detective services to find this one :D

[Skitzo]

witht he insurance he will be able to get a descent car now.... unlucky though

[1JZNOSHIT]

that would depend on our good his insurance is..... youd be surprised.

good luck to the thief trying to sell anything off it...

[Muppet_Guy]

Yeah, I seriosuly doubt the thief will be able to sell it for anywhere near the 600K, probably not even $10K. Anyone that is into these cars, would know about it being stolen, almost impossible to sell to an enthusiast. I'm afraid this car will most likely will be sold for parts, which is a shame, and farken useless too! This is not a sort of a car you'd steal. Unless they got a buyer arranged for it already, who the fark knows.

[iluv2moan]

who would leave such a car at a premises like that - obviously didnt care about it that much

[Slip_]

who would leave such a car at a premises like that - obviously didnt care about it that much

You've had a bad experience with J & M Caporale Auto Body Repairs?

care to share?

[r32wa]

I know the owner very well he is absolutely shattered , very well planned out to get it out of there.

[manual]

Yeah, I seriosuly doubt the thief will be able to sell it for anywhere near the 600K, probably not even $10K. Anyone that is into these cars, would know about it being stolen, almost impossible to sell to an enthusiast. I'm afraid this car will most likely will be sold for parts, which is a shame, and farken useless too! This is not a sort of a car you'd steal. Unless they got a buyer arranged for it already, who the fark knows.

Or an international buyer ...

[iluv2moan]

You've had a bad experience with J & M Caporale Auto Body Repairs?

care to share?

nope... havent heard of them.

but a mate had his supra stolen from a work shop before and it wasnt covered under the workshops insurace

[matty12]

Fark!!Sounds like this took time,no alarm at all?

[Brodsta]

if you think that car or any "collectors" car is worth 600 thousand dollars for any reason, your an idiot, and need your fucking head checked.

[SimonR32]

Or an international buyer ...

international buyer?!?

its a aussie muscle car, are you on crack

[Slip_]

if you think that car or any "collectors" car is worth 600 thousand dollars for any reason, your an idiot, and need your fucking head checked.

You hit the nail on the head Brodie, its getting out of control.

[Jase]

Fucken hell, youd be farkin spewing!


Even though the car cant easily be sold as one piece, the bit on it alone are worth a bloody fortune- I know Ive been trying to source bits for the last year

Quick run down
Steering wheel $2+
Door Trims original $2+
Dash, orig $3500+
Shaker Orig $3500+
Wheels $2500+
Seats $2K+
Seatbelt, carpet and rest of interior easily $1000+
Petrol cap $800+
gear box & diff $3K+

So that $20k easy just there

Hope he gets his car back, or at least the workshop had some good insurance!

[MrSparkle]

id bet shannons are hoping they find it if its insured for that much im pretty sure they are the only insurance company that covers that kind of car

[Kilma]

Ouch. That's gotta hurt.

Good luck in getting it back. Theiving scum.

[Jase]

You hit the nail on the head Brodie, its getting out of control.

Have a look to the US where muscle cars are exchanging hands for $2million plus :/


It good if you own one, but if you are a enthusiast who is trying to get one- your fucked

I particularly dont like how investors are buying them up, pushing up prices and denying enthusiasts a chance

[Slip_]

its pretty common throughout the australian market atm, but yeh we do get them coming through auctions at Shannons, customers hear how much they go for, through the grapevine... BANG... everyone wants 500thou...

[Kilma]

if you think that car or any "collectors" car is worth 600 thousand dollars for any reason, your an idiot, and need your fucking head checked.

You hit the nail on the head Brodie, its getting out of control.
Do these threads have to go through this BS every time? It might not be worth it to you, but to others it is. That's why they get these prices.

If you can't appreciate it, how about you just don't click on the thread, and go spin your crap somewhere else? It's notthat hard.


international buyer?!?

its a aussie muscle car, are you on crack
They were also sold in South Africa (the GTs were, don't think the HOs were), so if you can get it there, I think there would be a market.

Look at how well all the American muscle cars are selling. It's not just the country of origin that wants them.

[Adr3naL1N]

Do these threads have to go through this BS every time? It might not be worth it to you, but to others it is. That's why they get these prices.

If you can't appreciate it, how about you just don't click on the thread, and go spin your crap somewhere else? It's notthat hard.


They were also sold in South Africa (the GTs were, don't think the HOs were), so if you can get it there, I think there would be a market.

Look at how well all the American muscle cars are selling. It's not just the country of origin that wants them.


yep exactly, guys who appriciate these cars/collectors etc would be wiling to fork out a fair bit of coin for this thing.

[Slip_]

Do these threads have to go through this BS every time? It might not be worth it to you, but to others it is. That's why they get these prices.


dunno if i would've posted if it was bs...

opinion... everyone has one...

[Blueraven]

either to be stuck in a shed then stripped and sold out in a few years...or on a bout already.

hope he gets it back unharmed tho, price aside, if any of us had our cars stolen (regardless of insurance) we would be gutted.

[Jase]

dunno if i would've posted if it was bs...

opinion... everyone has one..

If you have ever been for a drive in one of these you will know the attention they command. Unbelievable. People come from every where for a look, and heaps of people come up to you and talk about one they had when they were young.

These cars are legendary, increasing in price since their release. You couldnt get one cheaper than what ford sold them for. Even second hand in 1972 they were more than new.

Its understandable that people may be into other cars, and the prices now are a bit wack, but you have to admire the cars for what they were and what they done

[ben351]

The most recognizable car in Australia EVER ... and you are questioning its value?

your right someone does need there head checked ...

[Muppet_Guy]

Well, even though I wouldn't myself pay that much for one (if I even had that much money to spend on a car), if that's what other people are willing to pay for it, then that's what it is worth. Simple. There is a market for those cars, and that's what they are sold for, hence that's what they are worth in the free market at the moment.
Similarly I wouldn't pay even $50K for a house on Germain Way in Lockridge, yet others still pay $300K or whatever for it...

One man's junk, is other man's treasure.

P.S. I'm not saying the GTHO is junk, just trying to get a point across :)

[Slip_]

youve got me wrong.

of course they're increasing in value. as is the rest of the aussie market.

i would say the same thing about the Brock familia.

im not ignorant to thier value and past.

we get these things coming down to the shannons branch quite regularly... im not alone, alot of the other shannons guys on AL share the same view.

there are examples... worth every penny of their $450,000 value... and there are absolute shttrs... that people ask for full value for... because they are a GT.

my point, is... these days, the understanding amongst the population of GTHO enthusiasts... is that thier shttr falcon with rust in the door trim... is worth 600k... just because is has the badge.

[SimonR32]

cars are worth what people are willing to pay for them...

doesnt mean they should be worth that much!

[iluv2moan]

can u buy something for more then what it is actually worth??\


for example the cars not worth it
but the investment potential is

[Brodsta]

im highly dissapointed in the weak retaliation effort from my post. i was expecting much more annoying opinionated arguments

Where have your uber forums kills gone.

[Cochee]

I hope they recover this as there is no way that they can ever do anything with it. Even if they try and get it to South Africa they will struggle to get it aboard a boat with no one noticing. It is such a shame that people would even do this.

[Muppet_Guy]

can u buy something for more then what it is actually worth??\


for example the cars not worth it
but the investment potential is

You mean, paying for something above its market value? Yeah, of course you can. It's called 'getting ripped off' :)

[SimonR32]

You mean, paying for something above its market value? Yeah, of course you can. It's called 'getting ripped off' :)

AKA: Lexus IS300 owners

[wadragracing]

if you think that car or any "collectors" car is worth 600 thousand dollars for any reason, your an idiot, and need your fucking head checked.
Brodie you tool of course its worth 600k why don't you go take some photos of some chick in lingerie again and leave us to talk about the cars alright. driveline pffft what sort of name is that for a website.

Was that good enough? Nah I don't know its too late in the day to be creative! :shake:

[Muppet_Guy]

AKA: Lexus IS300 owners

Really? My car's lost fark all value since I bought it 6 months ago... 6 months left on the nov lease, I'll actually make money on selling it next year. Who's getting ripped off? :slap:

[1JZNOSHIT]

HK GTS 327 in warwick yellow, mmmmm yes please.

The prices of these things are plateau'ing out now finally.

If someone wants to pay the premium, then its worth the asking price.

Seems like the price of Toranas are beginning to skyrocket too.

Have seen Walkies change hands for in excess of $150K, and even GT replicas going for $100K. While the economy is booming and mining is going silly, car enthusiasts will continue to fork out big bucks for some motoring history.

[wadragracing]

no 2j turbo, no care dan :P

[ben351]

yeah i noticed torana's going up n up n up !!

i personally wouldnt pay $1.50 for a walkie ... hate them

worst car ever.

[Muppet_Guy]

I'd like to see these cars go up to something stupid like $2 mil. $700K will seem like a bargain haha. The scary thing is, I have no doubts that it may actually get to that :uhh:


no 2j turbo, no care dan :P

I know, I'm whipped :(

[iluv2moan]

hey matt - outta interest, what kinda premiums are on a 600k car?? (say a 50 year old with no a 100 percent nop claim bonus and no driving convictions)

ive always wondered if the cost of insurance, rego, storage etc and the fact that u rarely ever drive them trying to preserve kms, would offset the benefits of owning a collectors item - not so much a 600k car but 1 like a vngroup a which are only creeping up in value

[iluv2moan]

I'd like to see these cars go up to something stupid like $2 mil. $700K will seem like a bargain haha. The scary thing is, I have no doubts that it may actually get to that :uhh:



I know, I'm whipped :(

i bet the owner of this stolen gtho wished they were worth fuck all, that way he would get to drive around in the 'classic' everyday and no-one would bother stealing it.

thats if he ownes it purely because he enjoys the look of it and driving it and its not "look what i got and can afford" situation

i hope he gets his car back in 1 piece

[MMM]

gotta be pissed!! the fact is soo many ppl with these old cars dont actually have insurance cause they dont drive them. i know id be getting insurance if i had one

[Muppet_Guy]

Fark that! I had a $10K soarer sitting in my garage broken and not used for 5 months, and I still had it insured fully comprehensive. Only an idiot would not insure a $600K car, no matter how often he uses it.

[DRKWRX]

and how would you afford to pay insurance for a 600k car? :lol:

[dstyle]

its amusing how everyone thinks its stolen

[1JZNOSHIT]

what happened dstyle?

why would anyone who doesnt know, think any different when thats how its been reported?

you must know something we all dont.

[dstyle]

i know nothing of the sort, im just saying i find it amuzing that everyone thinks its stolen.

[1JZNOSHIT]

so what else could have happened to it?

i doubt its fraudulent because being a genuine phase III, the owner could probably sell the thing tomorrow for half a million dollars without breaking a sweat.

im trying to work out what humours you about it, thats all....

[MMM]

from what ive heard it wasnt a customers car it was actually the guy that owns the shop

[DRKWRX]

I doubt the guy would risk massive jail time for an insurance payout when like said he could easy get 500k for it.

[MMM]

i know nothing of the sort, im just saying i find it amuzing that everyone thinks its stolen.

oh you just borrowing it?

[CyberNetiC]

dstyle knows allllll

[r32wa]

its amusing how everyone thinks its stolen

The owner of the car also owns the shop it was stolen from, he is a personal friend, if you knew what he was going through over this you wouldnt make such retarded comments.

[Slip_]

car IS stolen.

Insured with lumleys.

[joshg123]

Ill keep my ears open, my team boss has a replica targa car. If parts are sold here. Im sure he will get a call.

[Big Cam]

You mean, paying for something above its market value? Yeah, of course you can. It's called 'getting ripped off' :)

How can it be "getting ripped off" when someone is happy to pay that amount.

Not every has the same views as you.

[Muppet_Guy]

How can it be "getting ripped off" when someone is happy to pay that amount.

Not every has the same views as you.

Happy or unaware? If there are two identical things for sale, and one costs more than the other, while you only know of one (the more expensive one) and you buy it, only to find out later that other places sell the same thing for much less... wouldn't you call that "getting ripped off"? What is your defintion of "getting ripped off" then? :confused:

[JME]

A product is truly worth what someone is prepared to pay for it, whether that individual see's it as value for money is entirely up to them.

[1JZNOSHIT]

and one would think if they were willing to pay the money, then they would see the value in it.

Market Value doesnt mean sh*t with 99% of classic cars....

[Muppet_Guy]

Sorry, my comment wasn't related to classic cars or anything like that, just 'normal' items...

[Brockas]

Sorry, my comment wasn't related to classic cars or anything like that, just 'normal' items...

In a "classic car" thread....


.... riiiiiiiiiiight.


Back on topic.

[miss_petepie]

oh well... its gotta pop up somewhere...

gotta have big nuts to steal that thing.. least they didnt damage the other cars when removing it from the garage/warehouse :(

hope they find it

[AHHHHB26]

GG.

[Jase]

a Red XW GT HO Phase 2 was stolen in sydney yesterday :'(

Talked to a mate about this xy the other day, dudes really knew what they were doing to have moved some of the cars in front of it :/

[MOCHA1]

I think another one has been stolen in perth just heard it on the radio.

[pgc]

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22847729-2761,00.html

[MMM]

its becoming ridiculous

[Jase]

Like the 80's again

I think I know that car too... very very nice example if it is the one Im thinking of. Tough break :(

[Jase]

I just heard a burnt-out GT was recovered in the pines out past wanneroo... :'(

[Passage GT]

fucking dogs hey
can't sell the fucking thing so they burn it
pingpingpingpings should be shot

[DRKWRX]

fuk they got balls driving it around, I was in pines yesterday arvo didnt see it :( actually I did see heaps of smoke which looked like a fire in the distance.

[DRKWRX]

wish I would have seen em beforehand would have called the cops!! im not a fan of fords but how could you burn such a car :(

[Clontarf[X]]

protip: they are stolen, stripped for genuine parts then dumped

the whole car is worth nothing to them :/

[TJ]

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23067910-2761,00.html?


Awesome news, they found it!

[Fozzy]

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuId=145&ContentID=54948

join the dots?

[Muppet_Guy]

Haha, I posted a TheWest article on here about the found car yesterday, whole heap of posts must have gotten wiped with the host change or whatever...

[DRKWRX]

^^^yeh I saw it i was wondering why it was posted again