Cars that made us CLICK
From bubble cars to Lamborghinis — Trade Me’s most viewed last year
Avintage bubble car, the “best-looking Lamborghini in NZ” and a “hydro van” have all made the top Trade Me Motors listings of 2018.
The website’s list includes the 10 most-viewed listings from last year, with the top vehicle pulling in just under 80,000 views.
The most-viewed vehicle was a rare turbocharged Mazda RX-7 Infini 1993.
The quarter century-old sports car was a special limited release with only 600 ever built.
The car was for sale in Wellington for $30,995. The auction received a total of 79,247 views.
Trade Me head of motors Alan Clark said, “with only 600 like it in the world, Trade Me members were keen to get a glimpse of this unique ride”.
As a nation that loves to dream, the second most viewed vehicle was a Lamborghini Aventador LP 720 Anniversary 2014.
The roadster was built to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary and boasts a V-12 engine, tricked to deliver a total of 720 horsepower, that will sprint the super car from 0 to 60mph in just 2.9 seconds and up to a top speed of 349km/h (217mph).
The Tauranga owner popped it up on the website in March for a cool $710,000.
“This Lambo was one of just 100 ever built and the listing fetched almost 72,000 views from dreamy-eyed Kiwis,” Clark said.
In third place came a classic 1958 BMW Isetta 300 microcar.
The Isetta is an Italiandesigned microcar that draws attention because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, making it wellknown as a bubble car.
The entire front end of the car hinges outwards to allow entry, and in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger were to exit through the canvas sunroof.
The seat is said to provide reasonable comfort for two occupants, and perhaps a small child.
The car fetched 64,000 hits before it sold for $28,510.
In at number four was the Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 1955.
The sports touring car is outfitted with the powerful 2.9L engine and was available as a Fixed-Head Coupe or Drophead Coupe.
It is estimated that approximately 565 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I models were manufactured in total between 1953 and 1955.
”[The] 1955 Aston Martin was said to be the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond character,” Clark said.
“With an asking price of $400,000 this piece of history even came with a handwritten letter from the former owner who was friends with Fleming.”
Another particular favourite of the Trade Me team was the opportunity to auction a hydro van — or floating caravan or trailer.
Dubbed the “trout slayer” or “bach on water”, the amphibious van received just over 60,000 views.
“The vessel came complete with a fireplace, barbecue, chilly bin and was listed for just $1 before it sold for $23,055,” Clark said.
The list also contained a red 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider, a 2018 Tesla Model X 75D and a Ford Falcon.