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The Worth Of Restoration

To: british-cars@autox.team.net, rovernet@lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: The Worth Of Restoration
From: BritshIron@aol.com
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 14:22:28 EST
Thanks to all that have responded, I appreciate all the input. After looking 
at all my cars in various states of repair (or disrepair as the case may 
apply) , she finally put her foot down and wanted at least ONE done. So, 
since the P5 is my favorite, this was a very tough choice as I like the P4 as 
well, it was the closest to being a viable vehicle and has not let me down 
yet. I guess my earlier posting would suggest that I plan on selling out to 
make some money. Of course not. I realize it's not an investment, but a 
statement that I truly like the car. And I don't have a long history with 
this car, just that it is a car I just plain like. It's unusual, classy, 
drives well and puts a smile on my face. It even keeps up with motorway 
speeds albeit a little winded. Hopefully, when I change the differential I 
got from Chris Devlin's 66 Coupe automatic, it'll be even more relaxed. 
(thanks again Chris). I may be a little more paranoid about leaving the car 
in the local Price Club though since shopping carts and swinging doors will 
make a lasting impression on the paint work. Shouldn't be any different from 
parking a $50K Lexus out there. Well, actually, it would be different, as 
they probably produced more Lexus last month than all the Rovers imported in 
the whole year of 1960! About 345. I think this car is worth it and feel from 
the response of everyone, that I made the right choice. (geez, glad I didn't 
opt for the real leather, 2X's the price). It'll be a very unique and classy 
car. It also won't be lost in the sea of TR's and MG's at the shows ;-). 
"Leather like interior, $3K, paint and body work, $4K, smiles on the face, 
priceless! For all the rest, there's Mastercard." Thanks again for all the 
comments.

Roland
52 Austin Somerset
54 Rover P4
60 Rover P5
66 Rover P6
67 Sunbeam Minx

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