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Example listing: shows what a share in a car like this typically costs.
About this car
A two-owner Ghia with the vinyl roof and the original radio. The kind of Escort everyone's uncle had.
The owner is keeping a share and staying on as lead owner, so the car stays where it is and is looked after by the same person. 2 of the 3 shares are for sale.
Each share carries 40 booking points a year, which is about 10 long weekends in the season. Local favourite drives: the Sally Gap and the Military Road.
Key points
- 1.3-litre Kent
- 4-speed manual
- Battery conditioner fitted
- Garaged and dry
The share
| Shares in the car | 3 |
|---|---|
| Shares for sale | 2 |
| Price per share | €6,000 |
| Seller keeps a share | Yes, and stays as lead owner |
| Points per share each year | 40 (about 10 long weekends in the season) |
| Mileage allowance per share | 1,650 km a year |
| Booking rules | Mile Club standard rules |
Running costs
Our estimate for a car of this value. The seller can confirm their real figures when you get in touch.
| Insurance | €600 a year |
|---|---|
| Motor tax | €56 a year |
| Annual service | €700 a year |
| Tyres, brakes, battery | €450 a year |
| Dry, secure storage | €900 a year |
| Breakdown cover | €150 a year |
| Repair reserve | €450 a year |
| Per share, per month | €92 |
Fuel, tolls and anything you damage are paid by whoever has the car. How we estimate costs.
Specification
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Body | Saloon |
| Engine | 1.3-litre Kent |
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Steering | Right-hand drive |
| Odometer | 73,531 miles |
| Colour | Blue |
| Location | Wicklow town, Co. Wicklow |
Tax, test and cover
| Motor tax | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
|---|---|
| NCT | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
| Insurance | Classic policy with every co-owner named. Drivers 25 or over. |
| Storage | Secure storage unit near Wicklow town, battery conditioner fitted. |
Buying a share
- Contact the seller and arrange to see the car.
- Meet the other co-owners. Get a specialist inspection if you want one.
- Sign the co-ownership agreement and pay the seller directly.
- Get added to the insurance and the shared calendar.