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Re: [TR] Best way to sell a TR-3B ?

To: "Scott Jameson" <scott.jameson@swbell.net>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Best way to sell a TR-3B ?
From: "Al Salvatore" <tr6parts@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012 20:16:20 -0400
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TRF has a classified.
Theres also Auto Trader Classics, Hemmings, Craigs List,  Oddle.

Al

----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Jameson" <scott.jameson@swbell.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 1:45 PM
Subject: [TR] Best way to sell a TR-3B ?


I've owned a TR-3B since the mid-90s and drove it occasionally, up until 4 or 5 years ago. At that time, I took it to a local British car shop to see about
having the battery tray replaced and was told the frame was shot.  Not too
surprising, as it was a northeast car originally, but certainly disappointing.
The car has been sitting in my garage since then, while I've contemplated
doing a full restoration, and I now realize I don't have the time, money or
know how.

The car is mostly complete and appears largely unmodified.  It does have a
non-functioning electric fuel pump and doesn't currently run.  The engine
appears to be original, based on the BMIHT certificate, but I don't know if it was previously rebuilt. I've also accumulated various parts, primarily from
TRF, along the way, such as a clutch, exhaust system, brake lines, etc.

My question is what's the best way to try to sell this car ?  I know about
eBay, but are there more specialized sites ? I believe there's some value in
it, even though it requires a full restoration.  I have enough emotional
attachment to the car to hope it could go to someone with the wherewithal to
restore it, as it seems a shame to lose one of these after 50 years.

Thanks for any advice or ideas,
Scott

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