The extremely lovely and probably brilliant Hedley Lamar. And I've had this picture a long time and only just noticed when your focus drifts out a little it looks like she's got three lips. Mungo only pawn in game of life.
I'm not sure I'd sleep even if it was in the garage. And after being "softened up" by the ease of modern cars, I'm not sure how much I'd enjoy driving it.
C’mon, give the guy a break. It’s a £400K investment, which has returned a £600K profit, which the owner chooses not to collect, just yet. It’s an absolute win, win situation, don’t you see?
And look how much publicity he's received? That will generate a lot of interest if/when he does decide to sell the car.
It has returned no profit at all as he still has it; and it only makes him a £600k profit if someone is willing to pay the full price as valued by Aston Martin, who restored it. And as an investment, I suspect that valuation will fall if it is not stored properly or if he actually uses it, as I believe he intends to do. And I hope he’s got an agreed valuation on it on his insurance, the cost of which will probably further defray his £600k “profit”. Don’t get me wrong, it’s his money and he can do as he wishes with it, and I hope he enjoys it; I’m just looking at it slightly more realistically than the BBC report.
He"s doing exactly what I'd do. Get it out there with lots of free advertusing and marketing then tell everyone it's not for sale. There are plenty of people out there who will see that as a challenge, have that sort of money, and simply have to have it. I'd like to bet he's already had offers at or above the £1M.
It is the rare 5 speed Vantage model, one of only 39 (I think) made and in the most desirable colour scheme, makes it very desirable, and if course it has been restored at Aston Works, this adds value. If I had £1m at my disposal I would be knocking down his door. I would be surprised if he receives an offer he can’t refuse in the very near future. Many of the younger millennial millionaires are aware of the DB5 due to its connection with Bond, as well as its design, they are the ones buying these now, not the older collectors, they have become accustomed to the luxury of modern cars and less interested in £1m cars.
You need to apply the philosophy of George Best to transactions of this nature. Trust me, it will all start to make sense when you do.
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