Steve Laming Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-05-18/cars/ref-55-2001-porsche-boxster/# Be interesting to see what this one makes at MB World at the weekend. No reserve. 2001/X with 85k miles 2.7 Manual car Anyone know it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I dont know the car but it looks like a regular car with a regular back story. I doubt there will be many Boxster aficionados prepared to pay a premium at Historics or extra fees. Indeed, I could see it making more through a more traditional Porsche Indy sales dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riyazc Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looks like someone is chancing their arm on that one. Nothing stands out on it, and previous MOT history has a fair amount of advisories on it, plus its been very lightly used past 6 years, and these cars do need to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I'm assuming the owner just wants minimal hassle to get rid of the car, since I can't see how someone is going to pay a top price for it given that it's nothing you couldn't find on Autotrader any day of the year. Fees will take a huge chunk out of the transaction, 12% from the seller and another 12% from the buyer. Be interesting to see what it goes for and compare what the seller will get compared with a WBAC or trade in value. From the buyer's perspective, you might as well bid at a trade auction as I'm not sure you'll have any more comeback or opportunity to test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allatsea Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Agree, its not even very 'clean' in any sense of the word. Battery cover missing, tan interior looks 'dirty', dust by the binnacle and frunk doesn't even seem to be vacuumed. I'm close to Brooklands, very tempted to go on Saturday and see what it makes £3-4K tops? AaS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Sold for £5k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 If I had an expensive fault on mine that I didn't want a buyer to discover, an auction sounds like a very good idea. Also the reason why I would never buy a car this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 £5k is madness for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jason986S said: £5k is madness for that It cost the buyer £5600, the seller got £4400, better deal for the seller methinks. Wonder if the buyer will enjoy the droning exhaust on the way home🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 I read that the £5k price includes fees and VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 15 hours ago, edc said: I read that the £5k price includes fees and VAT. you may be right but I thought the auction house made money from both seller and buyer... Buyer's Commission Aiming to deliver a service built around the customer, Historics offers honest and open advice with unrivalled attention to personal detail. Thanks in part to enviable overheads, Historics also represents an efficient and cost effective business model, with savings passed directly to the customer. Commission Rate - 10% (20% - Automobilia) Payback Guarantee - 14 days* Additional commission for successful on-line bids - +1% *Any online registrations will be subject to e-mail verification for security purposes *Any manually completed forms will need to be accompanied by 2 x copies of ID *Any automobilia valued by our specialist at less than £250 will be entered as No Reserve How to Sell We can offer you a professional, inexpensive and effective route to market. To discuss the sale of an item, please contact us by telephone with full details. You can also request a valuation online here. Our staff will then explore with you our forthcoming auctions, arrange appointments and discuss photography. A complimentary catalogue will then be sent to you which allows you entry to the sale. Whilst submitting a lot for auction is straightforward and our staff will do most of the work for you, there are three important aspects to bear in mind; 1. The Reserve is simply the lowest figure that you are prepared to accept for your item on the day of the sale. This figure is confidential and therefore not available to potential purchasers. It is, however, subject to commission, if sold. (No sale - No commission) By way of advice, a higher Reserve may dissuade potential customers from bidding, whereas a lower Reserve is far more likely to generate interest. It is always far easier to encourage people to continue to bid than it is to get them going in the first instance. 2. The Commission Rate is subject to VAT and is simply a percentage that we deduct from the final hammer price. 3. Historics Commission Rate - 10%+VAT (Automobilia - 20%+VAT) (Please note VAT is chargable at 20%) All lots are subject to an Entry Fee which covers administrative, publication, photography and marketing aspects associated with catalogue production and event management. The Historics Entry Fee for motorcars is £230+VAT *Important note: The entry fee for motorcars and motorcycles also includes professional photography. Motorcycle Entry Fee: £175+VAT Automobilia Entry Fee: £0 If your lot is sold successfully, remittance will be forwarded to you within 14 days.* All sale proceeds will be paid into a 'segregated trust account' managed by Coutts & Co. This account does not form part of our company's assets and is therefore secure for the seller and buyer. *subject to received funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-05-18/cars/ref-55-2001-porsche-boxster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGW Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 A low spec car, with half leather/cloth, plastic moulded door cards and dash. Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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