Once again, Any of you listers out there able to help dis guy?
He wrote:
Rick:
I noticed on the british-cars list that you are an appraiser;
can you offer me any strategy regarding my problem, which
is outlined in the post (repeated below) that I sent to
the british-cars list today?
Thanks for any advice you might offer.
Ray
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I am frustrated to report that my eldest son, Reuben,
has collided with a pick-up turning left in front of
him. No injuries, except to the Midget and pickup.
Accident was fault of the other driver, who "didn't see
you behind that truck".
Sadly, I had not yet fitted the Midget with a pick-up
whistle, thinking that they were of little benefit. However,
you will never see an LBC in my driveway without a pick-up
whistle in the future.
More seriously, I may be in the market for a few parts, or
maybe another automobile.
Anyone parting out a Midget who still has:
Hood (bonnet)
right fender (wing)
bumper (the black rubber kind!?)
and various other parts and trim that will go along with these
parts,
(or pick-up whistles)
...should please contact me directly.
I also will be trying to make a case that the replacement cost
(market value) is high, anticipating the appraiser will do the
opposite. Want ads for (especially 1979) Midgets for sale will
be appreciated; if by e-mail, please send me the text of any ads
you may see along with the name, date of the paper, etc. If by
US mail, my address is below.
Thanks in advance for any help you may have.
Ray
Any decent looking Midget that runs and drives HAS to be worth at least $2500
unless it needs major work. I've seen a really nice "Spitfidget" sell for
$4500, but it did take a long time and it went to Austrailia.
The insurance adjuster has no idea that these are hard to sell and is
required to fix yours to it's pre-accident condition or replace it with one
that is in a simular condition, OR pay you off somewhat to your satisfaction.
Start by collecting want ads for ANY rubber baby buggy bumpered Midget '74 -
'80.
Did your son fall out of the car holding his head and moaning, then go to the
hospital? This is a far easier way to get the insurance company to pay off
than the use of hard work and logic.
See you on the Funway!
Rick Feibusch
Automotive Journalist/Appraiser
http://www.EnglishCars.com/rick.html
mailto:RFeibusch@aol.com
61 Minor pickup
60 Minor Saloon
59 Minor Convertible
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