124 Coupe prices

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dinosabella
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124 Coupe prices

Postby dinosabella » Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:13 am

Hi guys,

Brought my car in to have the steering looked at, the mechanic has a 124 Coupe, one of the last models with the uglier larger bumpers and 1800 engine (not sure if it has the engine)

Its in rough shape, significant rust around bottom of the rear window, will need new panels, have not really inspected the underside, wheel wells or anything really. It does however look all there.

I was think of asking him how much he would let it go for. I understand the Coupe is now insanely rare because they rusted really fast.

Would it be worth it to get one in rough but not hopeless shape and what price would you all pay for one?

Thanks!

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ez2wire
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby ez2wire » Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:07 pm

dinosabella wrote:Hi guys,

Brought my car in to have the steering looked at, the mechanic has a 124 Coupe, one of the last models with the uglier larger bumpers and 1800 engine (not sure if it has the engine)

Its in rough shape, significant rust around bottom of the rear window, will need new panels, have not really inspected the underside, wheel wells or anything really. It does however look all there.

I was think of asking him how much he would let it go for. I understand the Coupe is now insanely rare because they rusted really fast.

Would it be worth it to get one in rough but not hopeless shape and what price would you all pay for one?

Thanks!


Year would help.. but a good valuator is at Hagerty

https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationt ... at-124-1.6

georgeramos
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby georgeramos » Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:43 am

My friend recently bought a fairly solid BC (arguably the nicest looking) with 1608 for $3k. He swapped on his hopped 2l frim his spider to have a running car but hasnt done the bodywork yet. Atbthe same time he bought a second rough parts car, all there, for $500.

If yours has bad rust and possibly no drivetrain there is very little value IMHO.

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chrisg
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby chrisg » Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:45 pm

I know a lot about this topic, but perhaps I only know very little. In a sense, if you are happy enough it doesn't matter anyway, right? I suppose things to remember is some of the trim parts for these cars is very hard to find. One that is missing or has damaged detail bits are probably not great candidates to build beautiful cars. since the driveline is fully shared with the more common (now, here, that is) Spider, with dedication any 124C could be a very cool car. I think the slightly longer wheelbase is excellent and have always preferred the Coupe to the spider for most every reason I can think of.
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby donm » Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:20 pm

There's a nice one for sale right now on the bring a trailer site. Bidding is up to $10k.
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby CoupeFan » Wed Oct 05, 2016 12:15 am

Saw the Coupe on BAT. Prices are definitely trending upwards. Chris Granju-- I remember that name from the Coupe registry.
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chrisg
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby chrisg » Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:04 am

still a Coupe owner after all these years! In fact, I recently re-acquired the first one I owned...the 1970 BC that probably still is listed on the registry.

I have some concerns about what that BaT pricing will do to the gut level fun these cars provide. I'd hate to see showroom restorations being the thing.....
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'71 FIAT 124BS (pretty), '72 FIAT 124BC,'76 FIAT 128 Wagon(ratbeast), '85 Bertone X 1/9, '70 124BC (project), 79 X1/9 (hot rod in rehab), '73 124BS (2L, mean), '74 124 Special TC, '73 124CS, '73 124 Familiare

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Redline
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby Redline » Wed Oct 05, 2016 12:31 pm

They are still half the price of Alfas, and they are getting thin on the ground, so I think 10 - 15K is a nice price point to ensure that many at least get a thorough check and repair for rust, instead of a cheap patch and blow over.

I think often we forget that time (and inflation) marches on. That 5K bargain we picked up in 1996... well it just has to go up.
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Re: 124 Coupe prices

Postby Redline » Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:27 am

The BaT auction ended at $13'900, for a very good car. Nice.

Get them while you can (says the guy who just sold his).
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