I too watched this thread for a while...
I think we are all concerned about "speculators" discovering a way to really
make a "killing" with our TRs(ala the Ferrari thing, a few years ago). I for
one don't think it will happen for TRs to that extent. We must accept a bit
of appreciation as our cars get increasingly rare. Still, there were PLENTY
made. As far as valuating a TR6, I think it should be whatever someone is
willing to pay to own one. Let "CAVEAT EMPTOR" rule in this regard too
(those that got in to Ferrari speculation late got burned).
Look to what's out there today available that would be a modern equivalent
to the TR6... I don't think a Miata would qualify as a TR6 equivalent. Now a
BMW M3 perhaps would. What does a new M3 cost? I think $21.5K for a showroom
floor condition TR6 is one hell of a bargain by comparison.
If one wanted to speculate on the TR market and put one aside for future
reward my pick would be a 1976 Brown TR7 with ALL original numbers correct,
and no rust (if one even exists). In 50 years I wonder what having the only
one of those left would mean price wise:)
My tuppence
Greg Petrolati
>From: Lawrence G Miceli <lgmtr6@juno.com>
>Reply-To: Lawrence G Miceli <lgmtr6@juno.com>
>To: bethken@erols.com
>CC: vafred@erols.com, lgmtr6@juno.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: $21,500 TR6 at auction
>Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:05:06 -0500
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>I finally have to jump back in here. I have watched the thread (which I
>started :-) ) with a lot of mixed feelings.
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>Lots of pros and cons on the increasing price of our cars. But can any
>one really say that a "brand new" TR6, (that is a TR6 that is in perfect
>condition, with all new mechanicals) is not worth the same price as a
>Dodge Neon. Sure the Dodge is new, with a/c, but the comparison stops
>there.
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>The buyer of this TR6 was in no way "stupid". Sure, he may have spent
>more than most would, but he indeed got "value" for his money, any way
>you look at it.
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>And, fortunately , there will ALWAYS be the $1,000 Triumph awaiting
>those of us who want to get our hands dirty : - )
>
>Larry Miceli
>Gold Coast Triumph Club
>Pompano Beach, Florida
>'73 Stag
>'66 Herald
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