Ross Ensign folder for nearly £4,000

A Ross Ensign Autorange 820 has just sold on ebay for £3,956 - that's about $6,241 or 4,715 EUR.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310379488...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_5148wt_873

I'm puzzled. Sure it looks nice but how can it be so valuable ?

Aside from an overhaul someone wanted it bad enough. Probably some il informed person (like a spouse or family member) buying it as a gift. maybe I should start selling my stuff! lol