Hello all --
I received the message below from a fellow TR driver here in Iowa;
he's wondering what value to put on his '6 for an insurance
settlement, and not being an expert on 6's, I offered to forward the
message to the list.
His figure of $12,000 to $13,000 certainly sounds accurate, if not
just a bit low; there is a '6 listed in our local paper today
("better than new, $25k invested") for $18,000. But as I said, I'm
no expert, so....
If anyone would be willing to give Thomas their insight on this
matter, please e-mail him directly at plants@willinet.net
Also, note that he says he may have some parts available, depending
on the final ownership of the wreck. If you've got any helpful tips
for him on that, and/or are interested in parts, let him know.
Thanks all! And have a happy fourth!
Dan
>Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 15:24:34 -0500
>From: Thomas Bebernes <plants@willinet.net>
>
>I stumbled across your name on the internet while trying to establish a
>TR6 value. Perhaps you can help me or direct me to someone who can.
>
>My wife, my 8 yr old son, and I live on hwy 34 just west of Ottumwa. We
>have owned and enjoyed a '76 TR6 Triumph for nearly 15 years. About 2
>weeks ago my wife and I were rear ended as we were turning into our
>driveway. My poor little TR wasn't much competition for a Dodge pickup
>at highway speed and was pretty much demolished. We wife was released
>from the hospital the following day. It took me a little longer, but
>we're both home now and doing well.
>
>The question I'm hoping you can help answer is what value to put on the
>car for the insurance settlement. I know prices can vary quite a bit
>with a car like this, but I've been out of the market so long that I
>really have no idea. The NADA book shows low, ave, and high retail
>values of $5,950, $10,300, and $16,575, respectively. My car was in
>excellent, but not perfect condition. There was a spot of rust starting
>to come through just behind the RH door. There was also a spot above
>the RH headlight. That one looked like it came from a paint chip rather
>than through the metal. Otherwise, the paint was good. It appears to
>have been repainted sometime before I got the car, but I don't believe
>there were ever any repairs made or needed.
>
>The interior was in good condition except for the carpet under the floor
>mats and a crack in the vinyl trim just below the glove box on the
>dash. The car had about 61,000 miles on it and was mechanically sound -
>my son and I took it Wisconsin this Spring. It has the elect overdrive
>and a luggage rack on the trunk. I also have a cloth cover for the car,
>the boot to cover the top when it is down, and a Tonneau cover -
>although I've never used it. I do not have a hard top.
>
>That's pretty sketchy, but I hope it gives you a general idea. It
>wasn't a show car, but was a very nice road car. I would put it above
>average, but not at the top. Does that sound right? If NADA is to be
>believed, that would put the price in the $12,000 - $13,000 range. I
>don't want to get nit picky, but I do want to be in the ballpark. Any
>guidance you could give me would be appreciated.
>
>The remaining item is the disposition of the car. I haven't seen the
>car since the accident, but the pictures show no usable body or frame
>parts. Drive train parts are anybody's guess. The engine was still
>running after the dust settled and should be good. I would hate to see
>the car go to a crusher if there is something there someone could use.
>It will probably belong to the insurance company when it's all over, but
>I could put anyone interested in touch with the adjuster or do what I
>can to make things work out.
>
>THANKS!
>
>Tom Bebernes
>Ottumwa, Iowa
>(515) 684-8488
>plants@willinet.net
>
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