Hi, Doug. Just you wait until you speak to the owner: for something that
hasn't moved in years and shows no signs of ever doing so under current
ownership, you'll be amazed at how hard (meaning $$$) it can be (not always,
but most often) to get the owner to sell. If, as you say, this person is the
original owner, he still sees it through rose-colored glasses as the shining
little gem he drove home new from the dealership. When you do look at it,
take into account exactly what you'll have to spend to get it up & running.
You may wish to go for a previously-restored runner. I wish you luck! JD
-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Hansen [SMTP:dagger@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: April 27, 1999 3:49 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: buying TR3?
Ok folks I need your help!!
and this car is MY little secret!! I just need some advice...
I have been watching a early TR3 in my town for about 10 yrs. and me
my
brothers and my dad have all tried to ask about it but no luck.
I finally talked to the owner; this is a small mouth TR3 that He is
the
original owner.
this car has been seating under a car port for a long time covered
in
dust and some
stuff ....
I will try to give him an offer next week (when my parents are
gone!)
I hope to offer $1000....
I haven't Inspected it very much but I don't care; we have parts...
and
experience...
the engine is probably frozen.
would there be any way to Negotiate with him that would help me.
he seems that he doesn't care about it and just ignores it.
thanks;
Douglas Hansen
---- my little secret!!!!
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