A sad end (AU1) @Pickles.

[The Dok]

Apologies if this is a re-post, but this AU (resting in pieces) at Pickles in Melb looks awfully familiar to me but I can't recall from where, was it on e-bay recently or was it an FF members pride & joy?
Whatever the case, someone's put a lot of work into it & it's a sad ending I think.
Looking at the RH quarter damage (on Pickles website) it ain't going to be a re-builder.

[FRDGAL]

Hmmmm, very sad to see it in that state. Wonder how it ended up like that..

[UU TS50]

was posted in a thread showing it on ebay had a pursuit front bar too

looked better here

[FRDGAL]

Ohhh you're kidding!! What a beautiful car it was. Such a shame.

[The Dok]

Originally Posted by FRDGAL

Wonder how it ended up like that..

My best guess would be some sort of crash........

[FRDGAL]

Originally Posted by The Dok

My best guess would be some sort of crash........

Oh ofcourse : How did I not pick up on that :nutsycuck

[UU TS50]

Originally Posted by The Dok

My best guess would be some sort of crash........

yea that would make sense hey
i liked the look of the bonnet n lookin on ebay
there were no bids on it at the time

[Chamelion]

A little bit of scratchx and an applicator pad will take care of that.

[The Monty]

Almost looks like its been completely submerged in water, looks like a small dent on the roof, and damage all over, maybe been battered by trees as it was submerged?

[F6 R-Spec]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Almost looks like its been completely submerged in water, looks like a small dent on the roof, and damage all over, maybe been battered by trees as it was submerged?

Hey Monty, i think you will find that last week in that Melbourne bad weather it had rained dust and all the cars that saw the weather ended up like that.

Cheers Mick.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by The Dok

My best guess would be some sort of crash........

: LMAO, not a bad looking AU i think it looks (did) look good

[GK]

Originally Posted by Chamelion

A little bit of scratchx and an applicator pad will take care of that.

LOL!

Although I wouldn't put vents in either of my AU bonnets, they did have a pretty good look about them.

Sad end for an individual AU.

GK

[Sonik]

"up for grabs here is a 1999 Ford AU custom xr6 look a like. Now this car was a stock standard forte when I brought it, I have had all the work done to get it to how it is now to a cost of well over $10,000. This car was built purely for the looks and has been cruised not abused. "

Yes.

[fordon]

insurance claim *jokes*

It may not be the end of the AU but a new begainning lol
someone might buy it,love it and give it a new release of life.

Im doing it to an AU right now lol

[V3RSAC3]

It'll Buff Out!!

but nahh seriously, :( :( thats sad, that bonnet looks the sex!

[fordon]

I think the AU saw her self in the mirrow and didnt like the fact she had a holden looking bonnet and commited suicde

[FRDGAL]

Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

It'll Buff Out!!

I was waiting for someone to say it LOL.

[The Monty]

Originally Posted by PURSUIT-250

Hey Monty, i think you will find that last week in that Melbourne bad weather it had rained dust and all the cars that saw the weather ended up like that.

Cheers Mick.

MMMmm, Measles.
Makes sense, lol.

[tickford90]

The wheels are still good....

[HLC]

i reckon it looked mad. if i had an XR i'd do that to my car.

[The Dok]

Finally found the original e-bay advert Here

[Bobman]

It's still a repairable write off, isn't it?

I've seen worse damaged cars come back on the road, but being an older AU, it will probably end up a parts car.

[The Dok]

Originally Posted by Bobman

It's still a repairable write off, isn't it?

I've seen worse damaged cars come back on the road, but being an older AU, it will probably end up a parts car.

It would only be a financially viable project if it sells for @$1500-2000, but given the rails will be bent, will need skirts, RHR quarter & door, front bar, bonnet? + the fact it's only a 6 & has a few Ks on the clock would probably signal it's demise, even as a parts car it really doesn't offer a lot other than interior.
I will probably be there when it goes to auction on Tuesday (looking at BA/F's) so I'll report back with a sale price should it sell.

[Bobman]

The_Dok,

Agreed mate. Replacing rear quarters or rails isn't cheap. If you get a chance keep an eye out for prices on BA/BF XR6 and XR6Ts. I might head out to Fowles on Wednesday.

Last time I was at Pickles, I couldn't believe what a rip some of the prices were though. The auctioneer demanded that bidders pay more, by saying 'sorry guys we want more for this car'. It's supposed to be an auction :

Saw:

2007 BFII XR6 - $15,000 - had minor panel/bumper damage.
2004 BA XR8 - $9000 - had some damage to the front rails.
2005 BA SR - $6000 - missing wheels and some vandal damage.

[The Dok]

Originally Posted by Bobman

The_Dok,

Agreed mate. Replacing rear quarters or rails isn't cheap. If you get a chance keep an eye out for prices on BA/BF XR6 and XR6Ts. I might head out to Fowles on Wednesday.

Last time I was at Pickles, I couldn't believe what a rip some of the prices were though. The auctioneer demanded that bidders pay more, by saying 'sorry guys we want more for this car'. It's supposed to be an auction :

Saw:

2007 BFII XR6 - $15,000 - had minor panel/bumper damage.
2004 BA XR8 - $9000 - had some damage to the front rails.
2005 BA SR - $6000 - missing wheels and some vandal damage.

Ok will do, as you know my mate's chasing a BA/F so the last few weeks we've either been to Pickles or watched Pickles Live (highly recommended) but have been disappointed with Fowles lack of decent damaged stock.

[FGII-XR6]

Originally Posted by fordon

I think the AU saw her self in the mirrow and didnt like the fact she had a holden looking bonnet and commited suicde

it's been said before and I'll say it again this isn't a ford with a holden bonnet the holdens have ford bonnets this is a direct pinch from the XB / XC

[Bobman]

I really can't believe someone paid $350 for a burnt out VL SL - 6 Cylinder, at Pickles today, with nothing salvageable left on it.

Most people seem to forget that, even though if a car sells for a 'cheapish' price, they still have to pay GST and the processing fee on top of the sale price, which usually drives the price up a considerable amount. You can buy decent 2nd hand cars in the trading post for less.

Some just have no idea. Anyone contemplating buying a damaged car from the auctions should read the below link first:

http://www.ivic.com.au/auctions.htm

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BA XR8 (stolen recovered - missing bars, bonnet, ICC, etc) - $13,000
BF XR6 (major damage to rear, repairable write off) - $6500
AU XR8 Ute (repairable write off) - $4200

[JC]

Originally Posted by Bobman

I really can't believe someone paid $350 for a burnt out VL SL - 6 Cylinder at Pickles today, with nothing salvageable left on it.

Most people seem to forget that, even though if a car sells for a 'cheapish' price, they still have to pay GST and the processing fee on top of the sale price, which usually drives the price up a considerable amount. You can buy decent 2nd hand cars in the trading post for less.

Some just have no idea.

Um, gee, thanks for that. I can see how that's related to AUs.

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by JC

Um, gee, thanks for that. I can see how that's related to AUs.

It's related to the topic, no need to be pedantic about it. I added a price of an AU in there anyway.

Wonder what the car in this thread went for.

[The Dok]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Wonder what the car in this thread went for.

Dunno, missed it, & left log-on to "Pickles Live" too late, my mate decided to switch to Fowles tomorrow. :