123gt

[Amazonjulian]

Couldn't spot mud flaps or wheel trim rings and the fur flex on the for aperture is frayed. Spending this much it has to be virtually faultless

[Burdekin]

Maybe the old guy who sold it to them convinced them how rare and valuable it is. ;-)

The Amazon will probably be dragged up in value as the P1800s keep going up. It's good that they are going up a bit to make it financially viable for some owners who need that justification to spend money on them if need be.

A colleague has been advised by his accountant that he needs to spend some money and was advised that he should buy a classic car.

[222s]

Originally Posted by Steve121

Doesn't look to have the wider GT wheels either....?
For that money I'd expect EVERYTHING to be spot on
Really don't like modern reg. plates on old cars either

What wider wheels? The 123GT used the normal saloon 4J rims. Only the estate was fitted with 4.5J wheels* from the factory, but they are often used as an upgrade on the saloons.

Oh, and those pressed ally reflective plates are possibly period correct for a G plate, as it was around this time that they were first introduced. Quite a few very late Amazons were fitted with this style of number plates when new.


*The 1800 coupe used 4.5J wheels too, but apparently they are different to the estate ones.

[markymar93]

I think I did see this car for sale (by a private seller about a month ago) and was going to buy it but was told I missed out by about 15 mins. It was up for 2500. May have been another but does look very much like it. If it is, then it is certainly a healthy mark up lol.

[Volvo_133]

I gave it a quick look only and decided the poor chrome and odd paint colours would take it from 13k to 16k if sorted.Second look, yes it is too much in its present condition.

[Alf ista]

For that money? Get three Amazons, a 2 door, a 4 door and a wagon. Two nice ones and one a bit scruffy for a resto.

[Rover95]

It's also appeared on Car & Classic.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C446181

[Steve121]

Originally Posted by 222s

Oh, and those pressed ally reflective plates are possibly period correct for a G plate, as it was around this time that they were first introduced. Quite a few very late Amazons were fitted with this style of number plates when new.

pressed ally with black paint on my G reg.

[222s]

It wasn't universal at that stage - often depended on the first owner or the dealership as to which style would be fitted. That yours has black background plates doesn't mean that this one definitely did too.

[MMC]

Originally Posted by Derek UK

Over priced. Poor bumpers. Mismatched paint, maybe the front has been repainted recently, note white rad core. Wrong mirrors. Spot/fog not fitted properly. Boot seal has a bit missing and a smaller bit added. Perished filler neck seal. Generally scruffy under the bonnet etc etc......
As a general car dealer I'd speculate that it was bought in at well under half of what the asking price is. Maybe a third as "just a tidy old Amazon". Maybe even less.

My thoughts exactly. I've seen better cars going for less ££ - sadly, I've not managed to get to 'em in time!