I'm starting my own car collection! Let me tell you more | The Car Crowd | Kidd in a Sweet Shop

Welcome back to Kidd in a Sweet Shop! In today's episode, I visit The Car Crowd to find out more about joint car ownership and how multiple people can own & collect some of the most sought-after cars in the world!
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[@KiddinaSweetShop]

What cars would you like to see in the Kidd Collection??

[@GM-ur9km]

Mk1 VW Golf Gti.

[@Researcher83]

Mk 2 Focus ST225 & an RS Turbo (Series 1). Yes I'm a Ford man lol st for quite cheap at mo, 4-5k for a good example, 5 pot joy. RS Turbz is gonna be costly now though.

[@b888cky]

Citroen 2CV :)

[@BenceNagy92]

My Top 5: BMW M3 E46 CSL, Ford Focus MK2 RS, Subaru Impreza WRX STI '03, Ford Mustang Mach -1, Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Shelby GT500

[@mattstanbridge]

It's not a good idea if you're a car lover in the truest sense of the word. Car lovers like to touch, drive, and listen to cars. This is not really about cars, it's about investing. The car in this case is just a commodity, and as you don't get to experience the car, it may as well be shares or stocks or anything.

[@thecarcrowduk]

We know if may not be for everyone but we are aiming to provide a way for qualifying investors to invest into something they are passionate about. We have a strong community and investors can see the cars at any time, helping to increase access to these wonderful cars.

[@th3b0untyhunter]

Not only that Matt once a car enters this realm its no longer going to meets, being driven (except by a select few) This is ruining the car world, and im a bit upset that Jodie a self confessed car nut is buying into it Very sad :(

[@paredding]

So just to be clear, you never get to drive the car you part own? For proper petrol heads then, utterly pointless. Imagine, a year coming up of classic events, sun is shining, car is sitting there and you cant touch it. Ridiculous. I can go into my garage anytime, see the cars, check them out then get in and drive when Spring comes. I also see brown/suede is back in fashion again since the 70s 😄

[@thecarcrowduk]

@@th3b0untyhunter The cars are displayed and shared at all times, its like visiting Haynes motor museum and being able to say you own a stake in some of the collection. Plus they are on show at events like SuperCar Fest, British Motor Show and others, so you can come up to the stand, have a chat and get more access to these great cars than if they continued to sit in private collections. People have collected cars for years, we are just providing a way for qualifying individuals to join together to curate their own collection.

[@mattstanbridge]

@TheCarCrowd UK I suppose if you're buying cars that are in the investment realm already, then it probably makes little difference, it's either you have it or someone has it as an investment. The problem I have is pushing it as a chance to own your dream car, which is technically correct but disingenuous.

[@Franzino]

They say; you get to experience to own a piece of a classic car or maybe even own your dream car…but as it seem you are never able to drive any of them. They talk about sharing the love of these cars. I wonder how do these investors share that so called love of cars? In essence it’s only on paper you own the car and the idea of owning a small percentage of that car…nothing more, nothing less. It’s investing like investing in anything else that you believe will gain value in the future (art, stock market, property, etc). To my eyes looking at a car purely as an investment, has not that much to do with love of cars…it’s the love of making potential money that’s all. Nothing wrong with this, but all that talk about “own a piece of your dream car” is just some marketing talk. Also saying that investing in property is not that solid (and cars are more solid) is a rather strange remark. You can rent out property in the time you own it and when you want to sell it, then (in most cases) you sell it for a higher price. Also if housing market crashes then what will happen to the classic car market? People will always need to buy or rent a home…

[@oliaye]

Exactly my thought! I "own" a car which I'll never be able to drive. It's an investment only. That's not the right concept for a petrolheal which also want to drive his "assets". A real car fan/guy, however you want to name them, will never see a car as investment only. A real car lover want the driving experience.

[@thecarcrowduk]

We are definitely not aiming to replace peoples car collection but instead provide a way for qualifying investors to invest into something they are passionate about. We have an on-site cafe and lots of cars and coffee events helping to provide a strong community where people can view, sit in and share their love of the cars.

[@garagecedric]

The price race and influx of investment money into cars have seriously ruined large part of the car culture, its so sad.

[@cdsmith1990]

Precisely, and this concept does nothing to help matters. This isn't providing regular people access to their now-unaffordable dream cars, it's simply offering them a piece of the speculative investment pie that wealthy collectors have been enjoying for a number of years already. I think the use of the term 'democratising' is a bit ridiculous, it makes it seem like this is a way of taking back ownership of these expensive assets, when really it's just handing out crumbs while the pie gets bigger and bigger....

[@Fullmoonhowl101]

Price race?

[@darrenpaulschofield5268]

So a Ferrari worth say 100k ÷ 400 is a big piece of nothing

[@pereldh5741]

Only if you’re after the crazy youtube-hyped cars. Find the one YOU like might be cheap as pants! Say you’d like a Uno Turbo more than a Renault 5 - its the better car - you’re in a great position!

[@xxpierre1979]

Hopefully one day the Bubble will explode Like IT did with Crypto or Real Estate

[@WizzardPrang]

Classic cars should be owned to be driven and appreciated, not locked up, unseen, in a barn.

[@woolfy101]

True, this is offensive. 😊

[@thecarcrowduk]

The cars are available for all investors to see at any time, plus we have lots of community events, shows and drive outs to bring people together.

[@derekantill3721]

This is simply an investment company. If you invest in any company you must remember shares go down as well as up, never invest in anything when prices are at the top. The thing to do is invest in something at the bottom of the market using your own knowledge in what you think will increase. Good luck with this one Jodie. 🤞

[@thecarcrowduk]

Thank you for your comment Derek and you are very right, the values of any vehicle can go up as well as down. We believe in diversification and spreading investment across a number of different types and genres of cars to help spread that risk of buying at the top.

[@AliG-iq4gd]

Timeshare on wheels - in effect. Brought up to date with buzzwords like "democrasize". You'd cross the street to avoid them on holiday.

[@waiateruati]

Great video Jodie, but buying cars so they can just sit in a shed and appreciate in price just seems wrong to me. I think cars should be bought to be driven and enjoyed.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Yep I hear you but the cars bought here will never be driven, whether they’re owned by a single person or Car Crowd

[@tobyisbister331]

Insane prices. I’m afraid this video feels like an advertisement

[@Koff33y]

Because it is!

[@Weissman111]

I like the bit at the top of the website - "Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high‑risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take two minutes to learn more"

[@thecarcrowduk]

Hi. TheCarCrowd are compliant with all UK crowdfunding regulations which include risk warnings and being clear and transparent to our all of our investors.

[@peterbonnez]

If the Testarossa is sold making £100,000 profit. 400 owners = £250 profit plus original investment for each investor less high overheads. He said each car becomes a limited company, so surly tax is involved as well? It seems a daft idea to me.

[@thecarcrowduk]

The returns are based on your % shareholding rather than spread equally and a single investor can own up to a maximum of 10% of any one vehicle. So in that scenario a 10% shareholder of a car that appreciated by £100k would make a £10k return. There is tax liability for corporation tax on the profit of the asset at point of disposal. This is covered from the profit and split between shareholders, if the vehicle does not appreciate there would be no tax liability on the disposal of the asset.

[@peterbonnez]

@@thecarcrowduk Thank you..

[@SuperSedans]

it is

[@MarcSob22]

Great content as always! But this concept of buying a percentage of the car I don't like and I really hope it doesn't spread!

[@thecarcrowduk]

Whilst it might not be for everyone we are aiming to give qualifying investors a way to invest into something they are passion about. We want to give more people access to these wonderful cars and every shareholder can book a visit to the storage facility whenever they want to see and interact with their collection.

[@th3b0untyhunter]

​@@thecarcrowdukyou can't drive it though can you ?

[@institutmorningkiss]

How frustrating. Owning a special car and not being able to drive it...

[@Bighand4]

Forza Testarossa. I bought my first Testarossa in 2011. I have driven it 70.000km, and I still enjoy it today :-)

[@thecarcrowduk]

They are wonderful, iconic cars. Hope you can enjoy her for many years to come.

[@paredding]

Key word here is 'drive'...

[@asambi69]

Holy, the prices are insane. I figured there would be a markup for fractional ownership butt damn.

[@x04-tb7rg]

I think the prices reflect a reasonable deal, especially if you factor in that the price includes a period of storage, maintenance and insurance.

[@GM-ur9km]

I really do enjoy these videos. Love the different/relateable angle of your questionsing to some of the best petrolheads / collectors around. You say that you are not a motoring journalist but you do such a great job at it.(?) A starter to a collection should be built up on imo, *start small etc. Plenty of great cars in this category imo. Keep up the great work!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Glad you like them! Thank you 😊

[@pauled111]

In no particular order... Ferrari Dino 246GT, Lotus Esprit Series 11, Mercedes 190E 2.3-16, Lancia Monte Carlo (without rust lol), Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Lamborghini Countach QV and Lotus Elan Sprint just for starters! Great idea Jodie❤

[@paulfinch5417]

I would add the manual NA2 NSX … and yes, I am biased ;)

[@thecarcrowduk]

Brilliant suggestions! They are very much on our radar as well. thank you

[@staggtastic9951]

Very difficult to register but once you have, it’s impossible to get through to the site to commit to an investment. Due to the difficulties which leads onto doubt, I’m not interested.

[@captain_context9991]

This has been tried with property. Investing in a share in property. And with art too. But it has not been a sucess. Because the legalities are extremely vague.

[@Adam151082]

I would be interested in what you expect to see as a return after you pay for the iconic cars, storage, insurance, maintenance and pay a wage for the company employees.

[@x04-tb7rg]

The Clio V6 returned 26% in 9 months including all the fees.

[@James-wp9rd]

@@x04-tb7rg The Clio was a great example of what can be achieved

[@speedbird737]

and who gets to drive them - the company employees!

[@x04-tb7rg]

@Nigel Harrison The only driving that is done is the min required for maintenance purposes and paid appearances, which have to be approved by the shareholders in the car in a formal vote.

[@windronner1]

Excellent presentation of how car culture is overly monetized. Too bad……

[@officialmafeo]

Fantastic ideas, you get hundreds of knobs paying for the cars of your dreams. You drive them around, but they sit at home happy they own 0.5% of a ferrari. Beautiful idea, wow. How to have supercars without paying for them. These two are absolute geniuses.

[@thecarcrowduk]

The car is owned fully owned by the shareholders and not by The CarCrowd. The cars are also only driven for maintenance purposes and are on display at the motor museum style storage facility for all investors to see. Whilst it might not be for everyone we aiming to give qualifying investors a way to invest into something they are passion about.

[@Silver-st2zq]

Also ones you can never drive.

[@mtnvalley9298]

@@thecarcrowduk Can you get a live feed of the cars on your phone app?

[@thecarcrowduk]

@@mtnvalley9298 We are working on it and hope to have a feed stream ready for investors to view in their my garage. We are also launching a virtual reality view of the garage as well.

[@outrunninginflation4081]

If this isn’t the best indicator that we are at the top of the market price-wise, I don’t know what is..

[@keyop1970]

It's a shame when 'drivers' cars don't get driven, I'd be gutted if I'd designed any of 'em.

[@thecarcrowduk]

It is a bit of shame the cars aren't driven but through the platform and our events we bring these cars out into the light for far more people to see, sit in, experience and enjoy.

[@celliott16]

I get what you're saying but it doesn't make sense if you think it through, if everyone drove every car as it should be, all the time, then there'd be none left to enjoy in the future 🤷

[@philschoen8276]

The Intégrale is an ICON and would definitely be interested if they find a good last generation one. 🙌🙌🙌

[@thecarcrowduk]

Watch this space! We really hope to have something to share soon. Thank you

[@tompackage]

This is more about the love of money than the love of cars. Let's call a spade a spade it's an investment opportunity.

[@thecarcrowduk]

We we are aiming to give qualifying investors a way to combine both, their love of cars and an opportunity to invest into something they are passion about.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Of course! That’s exactly what it is

[@Daniel-oi5fo]

It’s a great idea, one i will be getting involved in.

[@GeordieAmanda]

Love your content as always Jodie ❤ I wonder if Natalie's mic was recorded on a different machine and synced up later as there is a strange time delay on her mic. You can hear it when it spills on to your mic. Having said that, I'm picking a teeny hole in your wonderful fabric. I look forward to seeing you drive the Intergrowler. Hopefully one day you will also acquire a Testarossa. Perhaps you could do a deal with Harry Metcalfe and rent a share of his wonderful collection too 😁

[@dannyseville2543]

This concept isn't that new as my Facebook wall was full of these for a few months not matter how much I blocked them. Almost like timeshare for cars but you can't drive them.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

True but nice to have another option. There’re really going places and I’m super excited to join them for the ride

[@Robert-vj7hi]

Who am I to say what people can or can’t do with their money but in my opinion cars should be brought to be enjoyed and driven not to be hidden away with no miles put on them in the hope of a profit…

[@neoanderson7]

Ha! To have money just lying around… 😉👏🏻 Great to see Natalie in a more natural setting.. If you ever manage to get an F50 or an F1 in your collection, I’d be properly miffed. I’d be happy for you , but at the same time angry 😉😂

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks for the tip! 😂🤭

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

A fellow student at my electrical college had a crazy Clio another guy had a Cosworth, I had one of the fastest road bikes the Yamaha R1. One evening we had a race. I could not get past the Clio, 80+ in first gear

[@mattmorris2867]

Bullshit.

[@highplainszwifter]

I can’t see anyone at a dinner party boasting about a fractional share in a car they never see, and own a small percentage of.. anyone disagree 😂

[@thecarcrowduk]

Lots of people discuss investments and surely its better to pull out a picture of a testarossa than show someone a graph or an entry on a spreadsheet?

[@Gmh6477]

Seams to me it’s just like a time share con but with cars you can never drive. Don’t like the vibe from either of them either tbh

[@Silver-st2zq]

Same here.

[@x04-tb7rg]

Certainly not a con - it's a heavily regulated UK business with a very transparent business model - although not for everyone :-)

[@RED-cq3uc]

My dream dream cars. Datsun 120y & Fiat 128 Get one and I'm in. I'm excited.

[@JSC577]

I do love a good Cosworth, but I am a little bias. Took ages for me to find my one and love it to bits. Great idea to own a bit of car history.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Thank you, we love our Cosworth's, such an icon of British motoring

[@simes205]

The 205GTi went for 83k euros at Retromobile 2022. It was a 1.6 very low miles. Mines worth about 15k I’ve had it 20 years.

[@TheBlaert]

Classic car prices are going absolutely insane at present. Especially 80's and 90's cars. I have a Mk2 Golf GTi, a Peugeot 405 Mi16 and an MGF (on throttle bodies). A few years ago all 3 of these could be bought for buttons

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Hokay. Well done you. Whence I'm done dodging homelessness again this week and I find some food that doesn't require refrigeration I'll help you in choosing your collection.

[@biddlelove2135]

Money people not car people, not for me I'm out, investment doesn't come into it for me, if my cars are worth nothing next week, I'll still enjoy looking at them all.

[@dave41184]

So is the object only to make profit or do the shareholders ever get to drive the cars they've bought shares in?

[@DeadlyAura76]

Isn’t this a bit like paying for a star or a star to be named? All you get is a certificate saying so and that’s about it. Yeah, you can go and see it but then you can do that at any car show or museum that has exotic cars in and it only costs you the entry fee. This just seems an odd concept for me. You don’t really own it in the way vehicles are owned and if you don’t get a chance to use it yourself I don’t see the point. Yes if and when it goes up in value you get a return but I’m not convinced for this I’m afraid, seems it’s just making it easier for the real owners to get these cars in their ownership.

[@Leto_II]

We gotta have some old Ferrari’s and Alfa’s for sure, and maybe some light but speedy pocket rockets like a supped up Elan

[@robertnorthfield8947]

Brilliant…..! Apparently Jodie’s local baker has also started collecting cars and has ordered a new Bentley 😜

[@robhorsey9906]

"Look at this one. Still has the original window sticker!" "Wow, that's..." "Don't touch it!" "I wasn't, I was just looking at it." "Don't look at it! It can never be driven! That's enough of that one."

[@lookship]

"Anything upto 6 figures" 2 sold this week 500k and 200k Ridiculous what nostalgia does.

[@dannyseville2543]

I have watched this a couple of times now and I don't know about red ferraris but there are a lot of red flags here. Others have covered a lot of concerns but there are others like who actually owns the car as in who is on the log book, what happens to the money and cars should something happen to the company and what extra costs are there and are they based on the investment or valuation at the time. This just seems like established titles v2 or NFTs to appeal to people who an idea appeals to them however meaningless it is. You will only make money for so long before this tops out and the bubble bursts. Basically this company has bought a few cars and then using 'investors' to pay for more stock. Its not to say there isn't money to be made just now but eventually this is going to stop bearing fruit.

[@johnhanson8442]

It’s just an investment might as well by shares in a house same risk prices go up and down. It’s not owning a classic you can drive and cherish

[@thecarcrowduk]

We know this might not be for everyone but we are aiming to provide a way for people to invest in, and get closer to something they are passion about. Every investor is welcome to come up and view, sit in and hear the cars as well as join in community events. We want to strengthen the car culture.

[@vinniedixon1140]

So this is like what people do with race horses except it's with cars.

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Z cars Fubaru or Fiabusa, (with optional F & M picnic basket at the back) would be a cool addition hint hint 👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Cool idea!

[@crazytrutas]

Can´t wait to see the Lancia Delta!

[@trevordance3453]

Well - you are a kid and when you have been around a while like me you will know PRICES SLUMP also. I remember distinctly listening to the arrogance of a car dealer in Wandsworth going on about the massively inflated values of his cars ... and just a few years later, you could not give the things away. All it took was a house price slump and all the classic cars slumped also. Right now, we are just at "peak" on house prices with inflation going stupid ... and interest rates are going up and banks failing. Once property starts to fall, watch what happens to the price of classic cars ... Good luck

[@jackswingler]

The Ford Mustang looks great in the back, I love it.

[@thecarcrowduk]

We love Eleanor!

[@TIWNA851]

I’ll pop round to take my 205 GTi out for a spin on the weekend! Ah, maybe not!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

🤪

[@AliG-iq4gd]

I wonder who decides what the Managers' salaries are going to be? If they control the company - then you can guarantee that when the company folds - it will be shown how much they have creamed off from your 'investment'

[@x04-tb7rg]

@ali g - which company?

[@davidclarke2193]

I have just taken a look at the website. You can’t see what your investment is until you have signed up! I’m disappointed that you and Pinkham have got involved in this.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Hi. As TheCarCrowd are an appointed representative of Infinity Asset Management LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, users must register and qualify as an investor prior to being shown any live investment opportunities. This is in line with the current regulations.

[@davidclarke2193]

So you are just a representative of a LLP ? 😂

[@x04-tb7rg]

@@davidclarke2193 I think the important thing is that the business is compliant with the relevant UK regulation.

[@PieterVanNevel]

And what about maintenance and repair costs? I hope this is not neglected? For example, getting a Testarossa recommissioned to then potentially leave it for 5 years without driving. Then you can return from scratch the full recommission. Like told in the video, these recommissions don't come in quite cheap. If the car is sold at a profit. Will the costs be divided evenly with the shareholders? What if a car doesn't make its planned profit, but a loss. Will the maintenance cost also be deducted from the amount to be repaid to the investor?

[@x04-tb7rg]

The initial fees include 2 years insurance, maintenance and repairs.

[@kevinharker1840]

Pinkham is an absolute doll.

[@msrx8ajr]

Yeah, this was the key takeaway for me too. She’s ageing as well as the cars.

[@KNMK259]

I like how you all three wear the similar coloured boots.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Complete accident but a happy one!

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

She is happy! "👍" Me too👏👏👏

[@stupot205]

I love that at no point here or on the website does it say "oh you can't actually drive it, but you can come and LOOK at it whenever you like.." utter nonsense. All they are doing here is turning cars into commodities to be locked up, never driven, then sold once the non-petrolhead "owners" (investors) decide it's gained enough value. Absolutely HATE it

[@valdurmagi230]

MB 300td(or AMG vers) (W124) Estate, Nissan Stagea(Manual), Rover/MG 75/ZT-T V8 Estate, Ferrari 456, 550 Maranello, Jaguar XJS V12 manual.

[@evorobin]

Do not put money into a scheme that takes cars away from enthusiasts that use them!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Sadly the cars they’re buying will probably never be driven properly, they’ve been investments since the very first owners

[@declanmulraney1363]

Great video.... Fantastic cars there.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Yes they are!

[@declanmulraney1363]

@@KiddinaSweetShop if you need a hand with the lancia😂😂

[@pereldh5741]

A garage made by non-car people

[@insanebilly]

Better investing in Whiskey 🥃. Can’t say I would go for this, maybe if you could get the Car for a weekend sometime.

[@thecarcrowduk]

There are lots of choices for alternative investments which all have their own merit. we wanted to add classic cars as a real option for people.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Well you could start with an XJ 220..... Maybe that Bentley you were driven round London in.... Cars with Style and Class.... That you would be happy to be seen in....as you have both.. :-))) xxx

[@msrx8ajr]

Interesting idea. I have 11-month old twins and live in central London, so I’ve sold my cars (apart from my Stelvio) as I don’t have any time to drive them. I do feel like I’m missing out not owning anything so this seems like something to look into … BUT, I think the market will be a bit shaky for a while, at least until interest rates start falling. I would expect the returns to be very modest after all costs for the next few years, but ultimately the returns could be decent. Someone else mentioned Masterworks in the comments. Whiskeydirectinvest is a similar concept as well. Due to strong demand from US, China and India, I made about 50% on there over the last 18 months (after fees), but again, I expect the returns to fade from here.

[@shelleyking8450]

If I "invested" in part-ownership in classic cars, it would have to be more like a time-share condo. Not paying for something I can't use. Cars are built to be driven.

[@stuwilsonrallying]

If I was to put money into my "dream" car then I'd be wanting to drive it. It's a "dream" car as you want to experience it not just have it sitting in a shed Scheme is definitely not aimed at car lovers/enthusiasts it's aimed at investors which are totally different.

[@x04-tb7rg]

That would be ideal to drive them, but that works against the investment component of this, but I don't agree that there is no car lovers/enthusiasts angle here. Investing in these cars has to be more interesting for most people, especially car lovers/enthusiasts, than investing e.g. on the stock market - watching the share price of some PLC go up and down without any real clue why?!

[@stuwilsonrallying]

@@x04-tb7rg to me the idea of a dream car is to be able to drive it. This scheme doesn't allow that. It may work for some and if it does then fair play. But for me I want to drive the car I've invested in

[@leekindell9937]

im confused so you pay toward cars you cannot drive or go and clean and polish, they sit in a warehouse. So its all about making money if the group decide to sell a car, but zero enjoyment in being able to actually use a classic.

[@3ducs]

So far I've collected a 2016 Mazda MX-5 and a 2006 Audi A6 wagon. The MX-5 is driven daily, the Audi not since December of 2016, it is now gathering true barn find patina.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Brilliant cars though and the A6 could be a future classic!

[@3ducs]

@@thecarcrowduk Over the years I've had some interesting cars, a '68 XK-E FHC, a '69 Maserati Ghibli, lots of Alfas. Too old to get into the game now but the MX-5 is a very good car for here in the foothills of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, USA.

[@imnotamechanic3491]

This is not a new idea, I saw ads for shared ownership cars in the 00's, but you did at least get to buy them. Now is probably a bad time to invest for many cars - especially non-presitge which are in a nostalgia price bubble that will likely diminish as EV's become common place (reduced petrol availability + emissions restrictions on use) in the longer term. They tout it as 'anyone' can own a bit of a car, but you have to be a 'high net worth individual' to invest - why not buy your own car, use it, and sell it when you want? This kind of thing is exactly what drives classic car markets up (the person buying it is using other peoples money, so the price paid is less important than the purchase itself), and prohibits actual car enthusiasts from being able to afford classics, which is why you see fewer and fewer being actually used.

[@x04-tb7rg]

My prediction is that values will go up further as EV's become common place. Of course, just a personal opinion. "Self Certified Sophisticated investors" are also eligible. It might be a good idea to buy the whole car yourself, if you can afford it and have the means/desire to store and maintain it yourself.

[@davepowell6740]

And just like having to many sweets your yube channel makes one chunk up

[@robmog88]

So can you drive them? If not what’s the point?

[@TheBTG88]

Reminds me of the concept behind the Manhattan Car Club.

[@iannorton4463]

First car must be a mk1 bda /1600/1800. Absolute must .✌️

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

We shall see

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Love your vlogs Jodie, but a Ferrari with 400 owners!! 😆

[@pullmeifinger]

I think you're missing the point. it's an investment, probably with a better and faster return than most other forms of investment. Im currently looking into it and have no interest in classic cars.

[@blueberrycobbler]

@@pullmeifinger 🙄

[@kevinhoughton9134]

@@pullmeifinger So what sort of a return are you going to get from a car with 399 others with their fingers in the pie?? 🤔

[@nationwidesureties7381]

When you sell is there Capital Gains tax? if privately owned there isn't, but if shares in Ltd Co are issued, then there is all sorts of tax implications to pay when sold.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Yes any income gained from the investment would be subject to capital gains tax as with any other limited company investment.

[@nationwidesureties7381]

There isn’t any capital gain tax on classic cars if you own them privately. Otherwise everyone who bought a car and lost money would claim a capital loss, which is everyone.

[@nick2128]

There can’t be that much of a return when 400 people have a share of it .

[@bengraham6672]

Nice to see Sarah Beeny doing well

[@malcolmlloyd5980]

❤love your show.

[@robp8218]

Great concept, but how often do these cars actually get driven? Sad if they're just used for investment purposes in a way.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Thank you. we want to ensure that our shareholders get the maximum value from their chosen cars, which means we store them in a motor museum style. Every shareholder can book a visit to the museum whenever they want to see and interact with their collection.

[@asambi69]

Basically Masterworks for cars.

[@donjuan150]

Was thinking the same but could not remember the name!

[@AFFMotorsport]

Congrats, Looking forward to where this goes for you Jodie. I'm along for the ride.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

You and me both!

[@andrewgregg1235]

i have a w123 300d a w126 500sec and a w140 s500 . A mercedes ?

[@ideal1968]

❤

[@richardparkinson8651]

Just look @ some of those iconic beauty's and Natalie Pinkham also😀

[@ca9968]

Here`s a few cars that if you could get them, would be the only known examples in the UK, all are from South Africa and have not been produced anywhere but there... 1- Opel Kadett 200 GSi "SuperBoss" 2- Opel Kadett or Astra 200TS 3- BMW e30 333i 4- BMW e30 325is EVO I or EVO II 5- Alfa Romeo GTV6 6- Ford Capri 302 V8 Perana manual 6- Ford Sierra XR8 Anyone with money to waste can buy a red extension of a peni* (ie, a supercar that most common folk will spit on when they walk past it) but not everyone will spend that money on true rare and unique gems...😉

[@thecarcrowduk]

Some great suggestions. Any V6 Alfa is a great idea as are the BMW E30s. Brilliant.

[@yuriyk7523]

Sounds similar to a timeshare. Probably as bad of an investment as timeshare is.

[@lovecars4182]

So who exactly gets to drive them and enjoy the ownership experience?

[@MrNurdiboy]

I bet they do, but sadly not those that “invest in them”, sorry but this is a weird concept, much like “owning” stuff in the meta verse…Seems a bit self delusional to me, “you will own nothing and be happy folks” 😢

[@lovecars4182]

@@MrNurdiboy Well said. The only real winners are the people operating such schemes. They get to charge a hefty fee for services and the opportunity to enjoy a range a cars from time to time in the name of maintenance and keeping it running. If it’s only ever going to be an investment then I can think of umpteen others that will offer significantly better returns, way more liquidity and quite possibly be better governed/scrutinised/audited. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@thecarcrowduk]

@@MrNurdiboy Unlike owning things in the Metaverse the investment is into a real world asset that is fully owned by the shareholders and any investment is always backed up by the underlying value of the physical asset.

[@thecarcrowduk]

@@lovecars4182 We know this might not be for everyone but we are aiming to provide a way for people to invest in, and get closer to something they are passion about. Every investor is welcome to come up and view, sit in and hear the cars as well as join in community events.

[@MrNurdiboy]

@@thecarcrowduk agreed, I guess it’s no different to owning a share in a race horse, it’s just seems a stretch to do this with cars. If you are a petrol head, rather than doing it purely for the investment potential, it feels like being short changed somewhat if all you can do is look at the vehicles rather than to actually experience/drive them, like other similar ventures where you can effectively rent them to use. Just my humble opinion…..

[@ammarhusin4389]

Congratulations cause keep rare cars but I m so joules abaut it

[@KSL12]

Great video. How about adding a Ferrari F12 to your collection.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Might be slightly new right now, but one for the future.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Maybe one day!

[@jut7030]

I'm sure some people will love this and no doubt some cars will make decent profit. For me the tax implications are too high, 24% corp tax (not capital gains as they are limited companies) dividend tax from 9-40% so worst case you'll get roughly 45p back for every £1 profit, low return/low earners will get roughly 70p in the pound. Best case scenario the return is less than £2k (current dividend allowance) and you'll get 74p per £1 profit.....oh and there is the management fee. It's not tax efficient but it is simple.

[@thecarcrowduk]

Hi, Any returns from the assets will be subject to capital gains tax after the initial tax free allowance. We do advise that anyone interested seek advise from their financial or tax advisor before registering as an investor to make sure it might be a good option for them.

[@KnowPorcelain1]

Great idea, sort of a tweak on the supermarket buying power, rather than buying volume, its the volume buying, and they do say bricks and motar, or classic cars are the soundest investments. But not sure I want to share my treasures, but great idea.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Good point!

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

So nobody gets to drive these cars?

[@Silent_Flight]

Not from what I see, it's like investing in a barrel of Whiskey or Wine. The idea is you sell it on when it gets to the right age

[@DeadlyAura76]

You can bet your arse they get to drive them but not the investors. Probably in the name of maintaining them and keeping them in running order.

[@kenmason9354]

Is this just an investment plan , or is this chance to be part owner of a care you drive and fulfill your dreams. I hope it's not just another lot of cars dying under covers....

[@thecarcrowduk]

We are aiming to provide a way for qualifying investors to invest into something they are passionate about. We have an on-site cafe and lots of cars and coffee events helping to provide a strong community where people can view, sit in and share their love of the cars.

[@robertlloyd7493]

👍

[@richardjones6402]

I’ll help!

[@rosettedsouza7265]

Hi Jodie, your video presentation’s are next level, and this was an eye opener again for me. Your choice of the Lancia Delta Integrale is a great one, I had a yellow Evo 2 1994 which was an outstanding vehicle that I wish I still owned. It was next level after my quattro’s, just not quite as bulletproof as the Audi’s. My S2 was a phenomenal vehicle once modified, as would the Evo 2 have been, but I left that standard. It was enough just to throw it at corners and it would sort itself out, at ridiculous speeds. A great car straight out of the box and just gone on country lanes. Group N spec., as standard for homologation I think, awesome non the less. Many thanks and blessings!

[@edwardbibbins4647]

Hey Jodie, I'm selling London Bridge, care to throw some money my way??

[@carlstevens3850]

Sorry Jodie, I’m sure its a great idea as investment but ill leave this to others. If they cant afford to buy one, then hire one, at least you get to smell, touch, sit and drive it. Just my opinion. No malice❤️

[@carlstevens3850]

Sorry, I thought my post already highlighted the facts. Investment is great and works but I’d rather touch, sit and drive. Personal opinion. 🇬🇧👌