Bonhams

[Faux-7-0]

Whilst speculatively bidding for another car I didn't need (a 64 Riviera - because I do like a Riv) I encountered this "coming soon" notice:

https://carsonline.bonhams.com/en/listi ... 3736a4f994

Estimate seems a bit optimistic imo. (Their estimate on the Riv was high too!)

[MattH]

This looks like the one that was PLY440, but plate changed, that was on our NEC stand last year.

[RobTwin]

Yes it looks like PLY440. I saw it on Max Wolf's video from the Chelsea Cruise last week but didn't see if it had a different reg on it
If it is the same car and it reaches its estimate, that'll be a quick near-£100k profit!

[Motorama]

PLR440 is a 4 speed, the Bonhams cars is an auto......

wasnt there another yellow one imported in recent years that was on here?

[Stu Twin]

Bonham's write up says this car was imported from California by the vendor around 2014. So unlikely Tommy's?
And has since been in Classic American.

[MattH]

PLR440 is a 4 speed, the Bonhams cars is an auto......

wasnt there another yellow one imported in recent years that was on here?

That is simple then, different car. Similar patina / condition.

[Derek]

Not the same car as Tommy's but here's the thing, he is going to look at it and may end up with 2.

[Mick70RR]

I haven't seen those type of traction bars on a car since the 80's.

[Derek]

Not the same car as Tommy's but here's the thing, he is going to look at it and may end up with 2.

So maybe Tommy has 2 Birds now, it went for £136,584 including buyers premium.

[RobTwin]

Lucky Tommy

[Derek]

Lucky Tommy

Very lucky. And hopefully will have both next Sunday at the Brighton Run and maybe more wing cars too.