My friend's Car restoration, sold for $255.000

[kburra]

I thought this might be of interest to you, a close friend of mine bought this HoldenMonaro(Classic Aussie car) three years ago as just a one-owner rust bucket($40.000). he spent the three years bringing it back to its original condition, most of the work was done in his home garage, less the trim, it was done in Adelaide. Two days ago it sold at Shannon's online auction for $255.000, unbelievable? Link below
2023 Shannons Summer Timed Online Auction

 

[Pinky]

I always thought Holdens were a very attractive car. Too bad they don't sell them in North America.
Confused me to see a period instead of a comma in the price!

 

[squatting dog]

I thought this might be of interest to you, a close friend of mine bought this HoldenMonaro(Classic Aussie car) three years ago as just a one-owner rust bucket($40.000). he spent the three years bringing it back to its original condition, most of the work was done in his home garage, less the trim, it was done in Adelaide. Two days ago it sold at Shannon's online auction for $255.000, unbelievable? Link below
2023 Shannons Summer Timed Online Auction

I guess that makes it universal. Ever since I've been working on updating the wife's car, I've got the fever to build another. Trouble is... all I can find is overpriced rust buckets.
Something like this coke bottle framed Impala for instance.

 

[Disgustedman]

Reminds me of a Nova, or chevelle

 

[squatting dog]

Reminds me of a Nova, or chevelle

Thought that too at first. Then studied the rust pattern and decided 61-64 X-frame.

 

[Disgustedman]

Thought that too at first. Then studied the rust pattern and decided 61-64 X-frame.

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No, I meant the car that sold at auction.

 

[squatting dog]

No, I meant the car that sold at auction.

 

[oldlongwalker]

I thought this might be of interest to you, a close friend of mine bought this HoldenMonaro(Classic Aussie car) three years ago as just a one-owner rust bucket($40.000). he spent the three years bringing it back to its original condition, most of the work was done in his home garage, less the trim, it was done in Adelaide. Two days ago it sold at Shannon's online auction for $255.000, unbelievable? Link below
2023 Shannons Summer Timed Online Auction

Just curious if he actually makes a profit or is it more of a hobby.