I paid 7k Canadian (about 5k US) for my car which was in excellent original
condition and had no rust. All the trim was re-used after it was painted
with the exception of the TR4-A emblem which was beyond recovery.
You can see it at:
http://www3.telus.net/Dupuis/Triumph/1966_triumph_tr4.htm
I doubt you would find one in as good condition for that kind of money, but
there may be one out there!
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Ethier <pethier@isd.net>
To: david_schenck <david_schenck@email.msn.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: TR250s and TR4s
>
> From: david_schenck <david_schenck@email.msn.com>
>
> >What would one expect to pay for a nearly complete TR250 or TR4 in
> >restorable condition?
>
> You really need to be more specific. I consider my TR4 to be in
"restorable
> condition". I paid 7700 US dollars for mine. No rust. Virtually
> everything works.
>
> To have a perfect car, you are best off to buy a perfect car.
>
> Next best is to buy one like mine. I can use it the way it is, or go for
> that primo restoration.
>
> If you buy a car in lesser condition, you will wind up spending much more
to
> build a perfect car.
>
> So, what are you calling "restorable condition"?
>
> Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
> 1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4
CT2846L
> LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
> "It makes a nice noise when it goes faster"
> - 4-year-old Adam, upon seeing a bitmap of Grandma Susie's TR4.
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