Rare or Rarish? 1960 Riley One-Point-Five
This next car comes as tip from Erik202 who writes; I like when sellers tell you that their vehicle is rare without any numbers or context. I’ve never seen Riley so I guess it’s rare in that sense but it’s pretty much identical to a wolsley 1500 which I wouldn’t consider especially rare. according to wikipedia they made 39,000+ of this model of Riley so if there is a threshold for a car being rare I feel like this might be pushing that number a bit. Anyway it’s nice if a “rare” british car that doesn’t go fast is your thing. Find this 1960 Riley One-Point-Five (or 1.5…I dunno, I’m getting conflicting info on this one) offered for $18,000 CAD ($13,596 USD) in Springbrook, Alberta, Canada via Kijiji.net.
From the seller:
I have a very rare 1960 riely for sale I’m insured with Hagardy they said this is a rare. Car this car has 78600 miles on it I have had the duel carbs rebuilt new rad all electrical done all new seals no rust new paint full out of country and province inspection extra I’m windshield and back window right hand drive and much more this car is from Britain value in Britain is over $24000 im asking $18000.00
Make Renault
Model Alliance
Body Type Other
Year 1960
Transmission Manual
Kilometers 78,600
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If I were a Canadian itching to unload the 18,000 loonies this seller requests, I’d head across the Great White North to buy the $16,900 Typhoon that was featured here a few days ago instead, and I’d put the leftover $1,100 into gas and the inevitable new set of tires I’d need in a few months.
These two vehicles show both sides of the “rare equals/doesn’t equal valuable” argument. They’re rare for very different reasons and therefore current market value and future appreciation are going to vary notably. But both vehicles probably have potential buyers who will enjoy them. Apples and oranges. Something for everyone. But, I would personally get more bang for the loon with the GMC.
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