Sorry Alan but you cant even buy the parts for a driver restoration of a car
that has been sitting for 45 years for 15k
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
www.britishcarspecialists.com
On Jul 2, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Michael -
>
> There are a million answers for this but basically
>
> BN1, not running, rough shape - probably about 10,000 USD, or less.
>
> Cost of restoration - for a driver - probably minimum 15,000 provided
> nothing special is needed. For councors gold quality, you can easily
> double that, if not triple it.
>
> I'm sure someone else will call me an idiot and have another suggestion on
cost.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alan
>
> On 7/3/11, Michael Bowie <michael.bowie@fivepointsix.com> wrote:
>> I have been dragging around my BN1 for about 25 years from garage to
garage,
>> waiting to have a shop large enough to properly restore it.now the time
has
>> arrived, I have a question for the List.
>>
>> Any idea what a normal restoration would cost?
>>
>> The car is complete and was running when it was put up on blocks in
1968.the
>> engine is supposedly a dealer converted LeMans.there is also a spare
engine
>> and transmission/OD. The body is straight and there is no rust.
>>
>> Interior is pretty much dissolved.and the windshield glass is broken.
>>
>> I know this is a wildly broad question.just curious for a range of
expenses
>> to restore. I can do most of the work myself, except paint and machine
>> shop stuff for the engine.
>>
>> Also.what is this car worth as it sits?
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael Bowie
>>
>> 54 BN1
>>
>> Boerne, Texas
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