Not long ago, a 1939 redesigned Jaguar SS100 Replica classic car auctioned JD.com at a high price of 240,000 yuan, which became a topic of discussion. Although in accordance with the "Regulations on Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles", the model has been banned from being on the road and can only be used as a decoration and ornament. However, because this eighty-year-old classic car was only produced from 1939 to 1940, it is a veritable "limited edition" with great collectible value, so it has attracted the attention of more than 21,000 fans. In the end, after 182 fierce bids, it was sold at a high price of 630,000 yuan.
In fact, because private cars have been popular for many years, many post-95s and post-00S Generation Z grew up on their own "wheels", and their understanding of cars can almost be described as "innate". Therefore, the car culture in China is also heating up rapidly, and many people are familiar with classic models like the Jaguar SS100 Replica that have left a strong mark in the history of automobile development. Although the collection of classic cars in China does not seem to be so "mainstream", there are still a lot of classic car fans, and there are car enthusiasts in Chengde City, Hebei Province, who have collected more than 100 quaint and elegant classic cars. From this point of view, jaguar SS100 Replica's bids of up to 182 times are obviously a "game" between players.
Of course, friends who have not bid on the Jaguar SS100 Replica should not be discouraged, because in addition to the jaguar SS100 Replic, which is a real classic car, JD Auction also has a "classic car" that looks very "antique" and will also start auctioning on September 25. This is the Morgan PLUS 4, a niche sports car brand that also has a century-old history. As a family business, Morgan has always insisted on using its own funds to build cars, using pure hand to build cars, and even since the 1950s, many basic design frameworks have not changed, even if the engine displacement has increased, more modern configurations, but the body is still like a fake replacement of the old design. So every Morgan sports car is worth a lot.
The Morgan PLUS 4, which will begin filming on September 25, is such a "sky-high" retro car. The starting price is as high as 990441 yuan, which is more than 4 times the previous starting price of the Jaguar SS100 Replica. Such a spread is not surprising, although the Morgan PLUS 4 looks like a journey from the "ancient times" of the car to the modern day, but it is actually a standard "post-10": its vehicle is opened in August 2014, and the inspection is valid until November 30, 2022. In other words, it is a car that can be driven on the road normally, and the car is in good condition. Imagine if the auction is really successful, driving such a metal steering wheel, wooden dashboard, soft top convertible, leather seats and interior panels of the anti-trend "old antique" on the road, it must be quite "pulling wind". After all, the owner who is willing to bid for the starting price of 990,000 yuan is really a person who has a very romantic feeling for the classic car.
Whether it is the Jaguar SS100 Replica sold for 630,000 yuan, or the Morgan PLUS 4 that started at 990,000 yuan, it looks expensive, and it is reasonable to think about it carefully. After all, every time Jingdong auctions an "ancient" classic car, it can attract the pursuit of many players. As early as a few years ago, Jingdong had auctioned two Guanggang Snake ABA-MSP1 sports cars, which not only attracted more than 200,000 fans to "watch", but also after 117 and 166 fierce auctions, respectively, and finally sold at a price of 658,300 yuan and 74.23 yuan, becoming one of the hot spots in the circle at that time. After all, collecting classic cars is an emotion that cannot be measured by money. Fingertips across the log-colored dashboard, lights up the headlights, honks the horn, and flashes the sound through 130 years of speed and passion since Carl Benz invented the car in 1886.
This article originated from the Financial Circle Network