What is it Worth?

[ak0412]

My dad has a Eureka that he is looking into selling:

He is wondering what it is worth?

Specifications:

Year First Built: 1978
Last Re-build: 1994
Type of rebuild: Full (new engine, modified chassis, new roof, steering column, brakes, radiators with turbo fans, Interior)
Brakes: 4 wheel discs
Rego: NCI 871
Kilometers: 9540
Engine Running hours: 867
Wheels: Front: Yokohama P225 60 HR 14
   Rear: Yokohama P245 H60 R14
Roof: Targa, Hydraulic
Engine: 1.8L Subaru Twin Carby
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Colour: Two Pack BMW Neon Blue
Seats: 2 Bucket Seats
Trim: Black on Gray
Other Features:
  New wiring harness,
  Chassis lowered by 2 inches
  Gear shift moved back 6 inch
  Electric Mirrors
  Instruments are  all VDO including engine hour timer


I will post some pictures when I know how

[ak0412]

Please goto the following link to see some photos

http://s767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/ak0412/What%20is%20it%20Worth/

or you can email me at adrian@arktesting.com.au

[cruetoone]

it's a cinch ak0412 ... use the drop down of the additional options at the left on where you make a post browse your computer for the required piciture you can add more than one using the more attachments but you must keep in mind you don't go over the 256kb limit or it won't work then click post...goodluck  

welcome to the forum too by the way
the cost of your reek could start 5 grand an be as high as 30 plus grand depending on it's condition...


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[cruetoone]

wow thats a smick blue reek is that an original or a respray cause they are rare...

[ak0412]

Thanks Cruetoone,

Original Colour was yellow; in 1994 with the rebuild it was sprayed in Two Pack, and then in 1999 again where it has been garaged and driven to my dad's archery club once every couple of months

[cruetoone]

not a prob i have to say based on pictures i wouldn't sell it for less than 25 grand going by whats being sold at moment in the eureka market.. ... your not from adelaide are you cause they are searching for a yellow eureka from that neck of the woods

[mrtomt]

Hi List,

I am planning a Eureka build/restoration at the moment & considering what to pay for a car, whether in good condition or bad.

I am struggling a little bit to understand the sorts of values put on Eurekas on this list and in the classifieds?

I should firstly say that above all else I do not wish to cause offense. I am aware that this topic could cause ruffle some feathers. I have found this list to be a great resource & everyone on it to be very friendly and helpful, so please don't take this the wrong way.

The above car does look to be a good one, however I can't understand how $25,000 is a reasonable value?

Again, please don't take offense Cruetoone ( or anyone else ) as the sort of value you are stating does seem to fall in line with the other cars I have seen advertised.

I'm just trying to understand this for myself, so would be keen to hear your thoughts. If I am way off then am more than happy to be corrected.

To illustrate where I am coming from, here are a few 2nd hand performance/sports cars from carpoint, all below $15,000....


http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8394397&__Qpb=true&Cr=5&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294963765%204294963547&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=8&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8272295&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294963846%204294963448&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=145&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8529180&__Qpb=true&Cr=11&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294963765%204294963709&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=14&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8418285&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__No=30&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294962861%204294962110&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=144&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8187079&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294964597%204294961342&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=2&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8390709&__Qpb=true&Cr=1&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__No=30&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294967079%204294966839&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=33&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7329343&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294967194%204294967121&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=1&__sid=127C593B87FA

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8403801&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=834%201216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20410%204294967249%204294967199&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=28&__sid=127C593B87FA

Cheers,

Tom

[cruetoone]

hey tom

i am not easily offended so don't worry about me i've got a Bon Jovi icon as my signature face for this forum an road runner as my sample photo's for instuctions on how to instruct guys an gals on how to post pictures here on the forum...

in all honesty you have a vast collection of prestigious cars as your guide an too compare them to a eureka differs from mine because i could compare them to muscle cars an that would not be coreect either.

in saying that a eureka has it's own pricelist somewhere on the web i'll post a link sometime soon an i think i saw it in a car magazine justcars or unique car just to name a couple ....
but at the end of the day a eureka is worth to a person who is selling it for the amount of time they put into it custom parts wheels interior engine...

would you believe me when i say a turn key drive away eureka straight off the factory floor would sell for 35 grand as one person claimed in a magazine article i read..

here are some other mighty fine eureka's to glimpse over an if you get a chance to meet them guys ask them how much it will cost to part with a pride an joy to own an drive ...

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[cruetoone]

here are couple of links of interests ...

http://www.carsales.com.au/all/aus/purvis-eureka/

[cruetoone]

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/price_guide_eureka.htmhttp://

[tmerivale]

good link dave.
by the way i sent you a pm

[mrtomt]

Hey Cruetoone,

Thanks for the response. I take your point, & the links are interesting...

I think I need to go out & have a 1st hand look at a few of these cars.....

Cheers,

Tom

[cruetoone]

thanx  
my left arm hurts from my typing so much ... tom    
go mental now trev that you can watch utube...
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=purvis+eureka&aq=0http://

[tmerivale]

cheers buddy

[cruetoone]

no worries here are some more trev the one's from mildura ..
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/cycoholic/Eureka%20Car%20Club%20Meet%20Mildura%202009/?mediafilter=videoshttp://