You haven't mentioned the price, $1500 on a beater rust bucket is a lot, but
$1500 to a $$$ concours restoration is nothing. It depends on the level of
restoration.
Jack Levy
1980 TR8
1976 TR6
1980 Spitfire
1970 GT6
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Jeff.A.Williamson@jci.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 9:15 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR3A Value Added?
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> I'm about 95% complete with the restoration of my 60 TR3A. I bought this
> car to restore and sell, and found out recently that my prospective buyer
> has skipped town without a trace, and hasn't called me about the car. So,
> soon it will be on the market.
>
> I have restored the car as close as possible to the original new condition
> and now it's time to make a decision. I'm thinking about purchasing things
> such as a rear seat cushion, luggage rack, floor mats, wire wheels, top
> frame cover, and tonneau cover. All of these items can easily add another
> $1,500 to my already steep investment which, in turn, will drive up the
> price of the car.
>
> So finally, here's my question. Is it better to go ahead and
> purchase these
> items to make the car more attractive to prospective buyers, or not
> purchase these items and keep the price down? Any thoughts ?
>
> Jeff
> Belleville, MI
> '58 TR3A
> '60 TR3A
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