Michael Graziano wrote:
>
> So drive it to work. Weather's up for it.....
I would, but the thought of driving it 100 miles a day through heavy
traffic from the south side of Denver to Boulder isn't too appealing to
me. Especially with our daily thunderstorms in the afternoon...
Maybe I'm just turning into a wimp in my old age.
Steve
> I am new to the list and appreciate finally finding a forum to discuss
> all things Spitfire with others that appreciate them. Previous LBCs I
> have owned include a '57 TR3, '70 GT6+ and a '74 Spitfire 1500.
>
> With all the talk of insured value, etc., I am wondering if anyone might
> have a realist idea of what a car like mine might be worth.
>
> I have a '79 CA spec Carmine Red with NOS tan houndstooth interior, new
> seat foams, O/D, hardtop, no rust ever anywhere (!), 90k miles, new top,
> rebuilt suspension all around, new clutch, new water pump and hoses, new
> bottom end bearings and thrust washers, new muffler, header and a few
> other bits. The car can use a good paint job as the paint is pretty
> faded and there are a few dings, etc. It also needs a dash pad or
> cover.
>
> What I am getting at, I guess, is that I am considering selling the car.
> It occurs to me that now that it is mechanically well and I don't have
> much time to drive it, perhaps I should pass it on to someone who could
> really enjoy it. It looks a little sad every day when I pass it by to
> drive my Audi to work...
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