The Adayer Sportif was one of many limited run vehicles produced by third party manufacturers in Australia in the 80's, in an environment where relatively relaxed liability, ADR compliance, and warranty concerns once made such ventures almost viable.
The Adayer Sportif was based around a VH Commodore, but Melbourne operation, Creative Car Craft converted the bodies to a two-door layout using off-the-shelf panels from the German Opel Rekord on which the early Commodores were based.
A number of specific detail changes were also made to the bodies, including the rather bizarre choice of ZK Fairlane headlights, along with a rather plush interior retrim.
A total of only 12 Sportifs were created, including the one prototype, and so are pretty thin on the ground these days.
So, is the Carsales Sportif worth the $15,000 asking price?
Values of early Commodores are certainly on the rise, particularly manual V8 models. Given the lack of factory involvement in the Sportif conversion, the value of this particular example would be dependant on how well the modifications have fared over 28 years, originality, and whether the unique interior trim is still intact and in good condition.
If it is all in A1 condition and original, then $15,000 could well be a realistic value.
It is unclear if the vehicle is still for sale but I will report back if the owners respond to my enquiries.
The Adayer Sportif was based around a VH Commodore, but Melbourne operation, Creative Car Craft converted the bodies to a two-door layout using off-the-shelf panels from the German Opel Rekord on which the early Commodores were based.
A number of specific detail changes were also made to the bodies, including the rather bizarre choice of ZK Fairlane headlights, along with a rather plush interior retrim.
A total of only 12 Sportifs were created, including the one prototype, and so are pretty thin on the ground these days.
So, is the Carsales Sportif worth the $15,000 asking price?
Values of early Commodores are certainly on the rise, particularly manual V8 models. Given the lack of factory involvement in the Sportif conversion, the value of this particular example would be dependant on how well the modifications have fared over 28 years, originality, and whether the unique interior trim is still intact and in good condition.
If it is all in A1 condition and original, then $15,000 could well be a realistic value.
It is unclear if the vehicle is still for sale but I will report back if the owners respond to my enquiries.
A great era for weird limited run prototypes. HDT Monza I'm sure would command more than $15000 so I'd say this is a bargain.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the Monza would command at least another zero at the end!
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