Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

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04-08-2017, 10:51 AM
VYR8HSV

Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

As in the story in the link. Will someone really pay $300,000 or more for a GTSR W1 ???

I remember reading posts about when the pricing was first announced that people thought the $200,000 on-road was to much.
Are there really buyers out there willing to pay this much??

Thoughts ???

http://www.drive.com.au/drive/motor-...eek-64856.html
04-08-2017, 11:43 AM
SASLS1

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

$285K..... :lmao:

https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Holden-Special-Vehicles-GTS-2017/OAG-AD-14706848/?Cr=0

Comes with a super special VIN # 00000000000000000 too.....:lmao:
04-08-2017, 12:31 PM
macca_779

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Only as much as someone is willing to pay.
04-08-2017, 01:15 PM
CLUBRED

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Surely it's illegal to sell something you don't have possession over? When you you actually own the car?

FWIW I don't care either way, just want to know how...
04-08-2017, 01:47 PM
Micks

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/...0/75647729.jpg

:lmao:
04-08-2017, 01:47 PM
duke5700

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

I wouldn't be surprised if someone coughed up the coin for that..

Just because I can't afford it doesn't mean it isn't chump change for someone else.
04-08-2017, 02:08 PM
Micks

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke5700

I wouldn't be surprised if someone coughed up the coin for that..

Just because I can't afford it doesn't mean it isn't chump change for someone else.

Yeah Luke reckon you should buy it! :cool:
04-08-2017, 08:09 PM
VYR8HSV

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Will be a nice car to own if I had the coin laying around to be able to afford it..
But at the original list price.. Not at the inflated prices they look to be going for
04-08-2017, 10:29 PM
Jason01

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke5700

I wouldn't be surprised if someone coughed up the coin for that..

Just because I can't afford it doesn't mean it isn't chump change for someone else.

:yup: A fool and his money are soon parted. If someone is willing pay $80 000+ for a 186 powerglide HK GTS, anything's possible.
05-08-2017, 07:13 AM
whitels1ss

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason01

:yup: A fool and his money are soon parted. If someone is willing pay $80 000+ for a 186 powerglide HK GTS, anything's possible.

Yeah, I saw a bloke pay around $80,000 for a poo/goldy brown coloured HK 186 powerglide GTS a couple of years ago:spew:

The wanker was even beating himself off because it had original hub caps! :jerk::jerk::jerk:

Hard to imagine a slower or more boring POS to drive. :doh:
05-08-2017, 11:00 AM
duke5700

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micks

Yeah Luke reckon you should buy it! :cool:

HA - my days of wasteful spending are over. If I had $300K to waste/invest (depending on your point of view) I wouldn't be buying a W1.. I like the car and think it a feat that HSV even did it, but no racing pedigree for me so not on my bucket list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason01

:yup: A fool and his money are soon parted. If someone is willing pay $80 000+ for a 186 powerglide HK GTS, anything's possible.

I've seen people asking $20K plus for XD Falcons.. that were originally 6 bangers. full of rust. Don't even get me started on VL Commodores.. still good luck to them I guess if it makes them happy. I'm probably just bitter as if I kept every car I've owed and sold it now I wouldn't need to work anymore.
05-08-2017, 12:31 PM
whitels1ss

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

In 20 years time somebody might look at this thread & wish they had a time machine
so they could go back to 2017 & snap up a bargain. :idea::hide:
05-08-2017, 12:52 PM
CALDIR

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitels1ss

In 20 years time somebody might look at this thread & wish they had a time machine
so they could go back to 2017 & snap up a bargain. :idea::hide:

Hi

Marty Mcfly has one!

Regards,

GTSRVF
11-08-2017, 02:30 PM
jaykay

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

W1 with $300k reserve passed in at auction for $257,500......dreaming

https://www.motormag.com.au/news/170...tion-passes-in
13-08-2017, 06:35 PM
jaykay

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Checked the red W1 out today at the Tekno Grand Opening of their new workshop...

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13-08-2017, 07:04 PM
Xjas

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Saw someone on farcebook trying to flog a GTSRW1 number plate for 100k :weirdo:
14-08-2017, 01:43 PM
whitels1ss

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xjas

Saw someone on farcebook trying to flog a GTSRW1 number plate for 100k :weirdo:

That wouldn't surprise me. :lmao:
14-08-2017, 05:45 PM
Wonky

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Here was me only wanting $2.5 for my HSV VF 001 plates - great for any GTS, GTSR, GTSRW1 etc.. :D
15-08-2017, 12:58 PM
Jag530G

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Off Topic, but its good to see Holden/GM Powertrain relocated the alternator on the LS9 to be up high instead of being below the leak prone power steering reservoir like the LS1.

After the early enthusiasm wears off I think W1 prices will settle back down, a recession will do the job, some pretty hot and fast money flying around the collectable car caper.

I struggle to see the W1 being collectable as a HK-HG Monaro, many more young guys back in 1968-71 aspired to owning a Monaro back then, and now have the money to buy one. Nowhere near as many young guys care about a hot Holden these days so its hard to see the same level of demand in thirty years time.

Cheers, Matthew
15-08-2017, 02:55 PM
white lie

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag530G

Off Topic, but its good to see Holden/GM Powertrain relocated the alternator on the LS9 to be up high instead of being below the leak prone power steering reservoir like the LS1.

After the early enthusiasm wears off I think W1 prices will settle back down, a recession will do the job, some pretty hot and fast money flying around the collectable car caper.

I struggle to see the W1 being collectable as a HK-HG Monaro, many more young guys back in 1968-71 aspired to owning a Monaro back then, and now have the money to buy one. Nowhere near as many young guys care about a hot Holden these days so its hard to see the same level of demand in thirty years time.

Cheers, Matthew

Holden had absolutely nothing to do with the LS9. I don't believe they even fit them let alone had anything to do with relocating ancillaries. I thought HSV removed the LSA and fitted the LS9, similar to what happened with the W427. All LS9's have the alternator up there.

It's hard to say what will happen with prices as there won't be anything similar available and it's the last hurrah. Even if the Corvette ends up here, it's a totally different vehicle.
15-08-2017, 05:41 PM
Micks

Re: Up to $300,000 for a GTSR W1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag530G

Off Topic, but its good to see Holden/GM Powertrain relocated the alternator on the LS9 to be up high instead of being below the leak prone power steering reservoir like the LS1.

After the early enthusiasm wears off I think W1 prices will settle back down, a recession will do the job, some pretty hot and fast money flying around the collectable car caper.

I struggle to see the W1 being collectable as a HK-HG Monaro, many more young guys back in 1968-71 aspired to owning a Monaro back then, and now have the money to buy one. Nowhere near as many young guys care about a hot Holden these days so its hard to see the same level of demand in thirty years time.

Cheers, Matthew

My VF2 has elec servo assist power steering so no pump or atf! Reckon the GTSR would be the same. The VE2 was the last commy to have a dyabolic system :lol: