Couple of S2's for sale on eBay

[Jolfa]

Since when did that stop prices going up? Just means wealthier people buy them as investments...

By same token it doesn't stop house prices going up because people can't afford them.
Long overdue correction IMO...

And the same thing happens with houses, like it did in the 90s when the market crashed...

Obviously these cars will gain value, but the rate they're climbing at the moment is wildly disproportionate. Also all your value comparisons are Porsches (I'm including the RS2 there) or actual rally machines, not second cousins of a once world beating car.

As for old Fords, supply and demand, there are far fewer 70/80s Fords left than galvanised 90s Audis!

[LYT4X]

As for old Fords, supply and demand, there are far fewer 70/80s Fords left than galvanised 90s Audis!

Errrr, don't think so!

I (separately) saw a Cortina and a Granada yesterday, both just being run about! Not seen any B2 / B4 motors going about except in my driveway. There are thousands of Escorts etc (Mk1, 2 & 3) doing the rounds and there's typically a hundred of them on eBay every week.

Just did a quick check / trial - 421 classic Fords on the bay today, against 36 classic Audis.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

As a counter to above, there are quite a few old fords about but i wouldn't say there's a huge choice of any of the models. You suggest "there's 1000's of them" Not sue about that. Old fords are at sky high prices just now as there are plenty of spares about so still repairable/restorable.Not so easily done for Audis.

Most of these NOS Ford spares are very cheap therefore within the scope of joe bloggs for affordability,hence the many resto projects. You can't say that about Audi spares. many are NLA and if your lucky enough to find new you are likely to pay very high prices.The Audi scene is tiny by comparison! Talking Uk here.

These are my reasons why Fords are so expensive compared to Audi now.The old Audi's is a niche market and even then only for the top models. That might change when buyers have to settle for cheaper audis like the 2.8 and 2.6 V6 B4's. We already can see this with much higher values for type 85 coupe quattros small engined models compared to just 2 years ago.

[nesshead6]

As a counter to above, there are quite a few old fords about but i wouldn't say there's a huge choice of any of the models. You suggest "there's 1000's of them" Not sue about that. Old fords are at sky high prices just now as there are plenty of spares about so still repairable/restorable.Not so easily done for Audis.

Most of these NOS Ford spares are very cheap therefore within the scope of joe bloggs for affordability,hence the many resto projects. You can't say that about Audi spares. many are NLA and if your lucky enough to find new you are likely to pay very high prices.The Audi scene is tiny by comparison! Talking Uk here.

These are my reasons why Fords are so expensive compared to Audi now.The old Audi's is a niche market and even then only for the top models. That might change when buyers have to settle for cheaper audis like the 2.8 and 2.6 V6 B4's. We already can see this with much higher values for type 85 coupe quattros small engined models compared to just 2 years ago.

A friend of mine is into classic fords and from what he has told me, what you are saying isn't entirely true... Have a look on ebay just now - you could buy NOS mk2 escort indicator/wiper stalks for £180, a NOS windscreen washer bottle for £190, NOS front wing £250... Not exactly dirt cheap - doesn't look to be that many NOS parts for sale either.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

A friend of mine is into classic fords and from what he has told me, what you are saying isn't entirely true... Have a look on ebay just now - you could buy NOS mk2 escort indicator/wiper stalks for £180, a NOS windscreen washer bottle for £190, NOS front wing £250... Not exactly dirt cheap - doesn't look to be that many NOS parts for sale either.

Ha ha,I've seen sierra cosworth over flow bottles sell for £450 Yes point taken and the reason why i said "most"! I actually sold a set of new mudflaps that i bought for my cortina Mk5 well over 20 years ago last year and they fetched £150 and went to a 1600i owner. Perhaps prices have rocketed but i have come across a few sellers by accident who have lots of really superb new stuff for peanuts compared to audi prices.Also you might know of them there is a site that sells this stuff like brand new engines again for peanuts.Wish i could give you the link but i never saved it.

[couperr20v]

^^^

Probably, but still a long way to go yet....

Just wait until they start getting imported rs2'sinto the states from Europe
Then the prices will go through the roof. And drag the s2's with them.
But not s6 big old boat!

[HMS-S6]

Now now Matt! Just because mines faster,,,,,,

[couperr20v]

Now now Matt! Just because mines faster,,,,,,

Not for much longer! 😀

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

HMS, Your mates invited to a run up in Scotland later this year where 2 x S6 Saloons would wipe that smug grin and would run rings round him.He will have to bring the UR for that to work! Oh yes .....

[HMS-S6]

Hahahahahaha. Who knows what power mile will have in another year,,,,,,,,,,,

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Hahahahahaha. Who knows what power mile will have in another year,,,,,,,,,,,

I'll have to get the Volvo turbo conversion done pronto,should even it out. S6 still wins!

[martinjs]

There is the possibility that there are more old fords for sale because their owners want rid because they are s**te?

Never owned a Ford, and can safely say I never will do.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

^^^^^^^^^

Very true!!!!!!!! Can't compare to our Audis at all.

[couperr20v]

HMS, Your mates invited to a run up in Scotland later this year where 2 x S6 Saloons would wipe that smug grin and would run rings round him.He will have to bring the UR for that to work! Oh yes .....

Interesting IT isn't what's under the bonnet that's important. Commitment is everything!

[mackenzie50]

There is the possibility that there are more old fords for sale because their owners want rid because they are s**te?

Never owned a Ford, and can safely say I never will do.

Lots more Fast (or just reasonably quick) Fords were built/sold- they have always been very popular with keen drivers, as they're great fun to drive.. shame that the parts quality was never the same as Audi...I loved my various Capris and Sierras but you did need to replace parts regularly....