Oh please. They aren't unreliable if you actually maintain them and
drive them. But I will concede that REVERSIBLE mods are fine if the car
comes with the original parts in boxes. But again if you are talking
about big money for restored cars a bunch of modern mods will detract
from the value of the car.
auprichard@comcast.net wrote:
> That's fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling
> and potentially unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power.
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Joe Burlein <supertr6@earthlink.net>
>
> > I think the upgrades detract from the overall value. For big
> money, you
> > want original or as close as you can get. Just my 2 cents.
> >
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > Andrew Uprichard wrote:
> > > I have two of these beauties. In both cases I have done a
> frame-off
> > > restoration, increased the engine BHP, added overdrive, and
> installed
> > > custom-made roll-bars and leather bucket seats (plus R&P
> steering, electric
> > > fan etc). I'd like to think these cars are in the $30 - $40K
> range. I was
> > > in a TR restoration shop in the UK last week where there were
> six TR3 going
> > > from between $60 - $80K.
> > >
> > > Having said that, eBay rarely sees more than $25K for a TR3.
> > ; >
> > > My guess? Perfect restoration and upgrades ~ $40K+: Really
> nice frame-off
> > > restoration $20 - 30K: anything less be very careful.
> > >
> > > Do folks think I am way off ?
> > >
> > > Andrew
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net@autox.team.net
> > >
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of
> > > John Macartney
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:42 PM
> > > To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: [TR] Relative values
> > >
> > > List
> > >
> > > Recognising that most things are only worth what the buyer is
> prepared to
> > > pay, I'd appreciate a
> > > little feedback on the likely US value of a 1959 TR3A.
> Condition is alleged
> > > to be 'showroom' (but
> > > whose showroom?) and while probably n ot concours, it looks an
> interesting
> > > car. Any feedback can be
> > > in US$.
> > >
> > > Cheers, Jonmac
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