Hi Classicus ,
I think that values depend on skilful exposure to the public and to their subsequent desirabilty . That then transferred to dealers marketing the cars a a percieved value .
I know the JD Classics car , and it was a nice car which I think was purchased at Goodwood for about £80k. This therefore was the bidders view of the value on that day .
JD then having decided that £120k was more correct , and presumably their buyer also agreed .
I think that what irks people is , that at auction , people know what dealers paid for the car that they are now retailing at a different value and vast profit.
The £95k car has not photgraphed well and to me does not look that desirable( those black wheels - Argh!!!!).
At the end of the day , there are only a few cars in existence , and if a buyer really wants the car , then they have to pay what the seller demands - or find another equally desirable car .
PS
Why have Aces shot up so rapidly over the past 2 years?
Does anybody remember the Citroen DS convertible . At one time their value was about £35k , then somebody at auction decided that £90k was the right price , and as far as I know, that is the current market value.