AC Mk. IV to be Offered at Auction

[BBK]

Found this on Hemmings. 1985 AC Mk. IV, AK 1059,,supposedly owned by Billy Joel. Auction estimate seems on the low side.
   
   http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/autokraft/cobra/1862334.html

[dkp_cobra]

Ah, the old Billy Joel story. You can read more here: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/ac-mkiv/120044-billy-joels-cobra-sale-through-exotic-classics-syosset-ny.html

[AC Ventura]

I wouldn't pay anything for the BJ connection and am perplexed by those who might. It's just something to mention in passing and nothing more. However this is a nice looking car, in a great colour combo IMO, on 15s and not too much federalisation. The lower estimate with commission is around £70,0000 and the upper around £88,0000. How much do you think the cars are really worth in the auction world? In the UK, I've not heard of any that sold for more than this at auction. Has anyone?

[MkIV Lux]

even considering import duties/VAT and transport to Europe, the upper end of the estimate would be a bargain against currently asked prices at this end of the world

[Hobo]

http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/feature-lots.cfm?Order=runorder&feature=&collection=&grouping=&category=&SaleCode=AF16&ID=r0127
   
   Add buyers premium of 10% on purchase price.
   Shipping, insurance and import duty add another 8-10 %.
   In these days still a very,very attractive purchase.
   I know the buyer (not me) - car will go to GER