When the economy isn't so strong the classic car market holds its own. I've sold classic cars and trucks in both economic conditions. The reason classic cars make such a great investment is because people are crazy about cars, especially classic cars. I've learned it's not just people in the United States but its people all over the world. Some examples would be Canada, Australia, Mexico and Europe. Over the years I've noticed that the higher quality classic cars have always commanded a higher price.
Even people who don't have any classic car experience can recognize and appreciate attention to detail. Over the last 10 years the overall market has been very strong and I believe it will continue to grow.
Certain classic cars prices are on the rise and others are on the decline. Of course, if the car is a rare model and spectacular it will command a higher price as I mentioned. Desirable factory correct classic cars that are documented with matching numbers always make solid investments. Custom cars have remained strong because each car is different from the next one. They each have their own character and there worth what people are willing to pay.
Prior to this business I was just a blue collar guy who was working full time selling new and used Mercedes Benz. I was very passionate about classic cars and trucks so I decided to sell them part time.
Overall things were going just fine but my dream was to open my own classic car and truck dealership. I decided to give up my full time job with health insurance and a K to open a new classic and truck dealership. The bottom line is I went all in. Initially having a nominal ccdisplacement, actually cc It had a hemi-type head, similar to all OHV Norton engines since the early s. During its ten years of production, the Commando was popular all over the world. Given that its engine was an old pre-unit design, even Norton's chairman, Dennis Poore, expressed surprise at the Commando's remarkable success.
Background The origins of the Norton Commando can be traced back to the late s when the cc The twin-cylinder design evolved into cc, then the cc Manxman and Dominator until superseded by cc Atlas before being launched as the cc Commando in As well as having a radical new frame, the Commando's engine which was mounted vertically in earlier models was tilted forward.
This was relatively easy as the engine was "pre-unit", that is, the gearbox was not integral with the crankcase, and the change gave three benefits: 1 the centre of gravity was moved further forward; 2 this allowed more space behind the carburetors for the airbox; and 3 it gave an attractive raked appearance to the motorcycle.
Isolastic system The revolutionary part of the Commando, compared to earlier Norton models, was the award-winning frame developed by former Rolls-Royce engineer Dr. Stefan Bauer. He believed the classic Norton Featherbed frame design went against all engineering principles, so Bauer designed his frame around a single 2.
Bauer tried to free the Commando from classic twin vibration problems, which had severely increased as the volume of the basic engine design expanded from the cc of Edward Turner's Triumph Speed Twin. He, with Norton-Villiers Chief Engineer Bernard Hooper and assistant Bob Trigg, decided that the engine, gearbox and swing-arm assembly were to be bolted together and isolated from the frame by special rubber mountings.
This is an industry with no real guidelines and everyone's opinion is completely different. An example would be a classic vehicle that's being advertised as an original model with matching numbers could be a phony with a reproduction trim tag and re stamped numbers on the engine block, etc. Another example would be a classic vehicle is being advertised as a full restoration when indeed only a few things have been restored.
There are many classic vehicles listed for sale that have cosmetic and mechanical issues with such items as the body, paint, glass, lights, body hinges, gauges, window components, steering components, upholstery, engine leaks and tuning, radiators, transmission, rear end, brake components and suspension components.
The consumers are spending thousands of dollars repairing the classic vehicles they've purchased after the sale. I personally have selected these vehicles and take pride in what I represent. I'm not a classic car dealer who is only looking to make a quick buck.
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As always, it is best to buy from long-term, knowledgeable owners and to befriend a good mechanic who knows Nortons well. For all Hagerty Insurance clients: The values shown do not imply coverage in this amount. In the event of a claim, the guaranteed value s on your policy declarations page is the amount your vehicle s is covered for, even if the value displayed here is different.
So, the standard model became known as the Norton Commando Fastback, and it was joined by the new model, the Model S Street Scrambler with high pipes. Neither had the trademark tail section of the Fastback. The Roadster Model R had very handsome downpipes with reverse megaphones that swept up sharply toward the rear, creating a very dynamic look.
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