[6pack] Would you value a RHD PI TR6 over the NA version?

[keith meinhold]

RHD cars always bring less money in the US than their LHD counterparts.
Take a look in Hemmings at any RHD (typically RR & Bentley's) and you will
find a significant difference in price.  A RHD TR-6 Brings stronger money in
the UK than a lefty.


On 1/16/10 10:07 AM, "John North" <johncnorth at gmail.com> wrote:

> On the other hand, a potential buyer of a TR6 may be quite concerned
> about buying a car designed for another market.   RHD is potentially a
> safety problem and to someone who doesn't work on their car might make
> them cautious that there would be unusual repair costs.   In other
> words a RHD car might be desirable to someone who wants it for a
> specific purpose (like competition) but not to the average Joe.   The
> problem with this kind of car is finding the buyer who wants it.   You
> might  get a higher price, but you would have to look harder and it
> would take longer...
> 
> What $ difference are they saying?
> 
> John North
> 
> On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 1:40 AM, ed <bratt at sasktel.net> wrote:
>>> They claim that the RHD 150 hp version is less desirable the LHD 100
>>> hp verions. What say you?
>> 
>> The 150 hp RHD model is worth more because it is found in the market place
>> in far lesser numbers.  British car enthusiasts are drawn to RHD because it
>> is "more authentic" as a show car.   In addition it is more desireable in
>> competition circles because of the higher horsepower.
>> 
>> I know my RHD  Mini 1300 is worth more  in the marketplace than a  Mini 998
>> LHD simply because of performance and rarity..
>> 
>> Ed Bratt
>> 1976 TR6
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "tidbinbilla" <tidbinbilla at cox.net>
>> To: <6pack at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 12:02 AM
>> Subject: [6pack] Would you value a RHD PI TR6 over the NA version?
>> 
>> 
>>> I'm having a dispute with the insurance company of the kid who ran into my
>>> RHD
>>> PI TR6.  They claim that the RHD 150 hp version is less desirable the LHD
>>> 100
>>> hp verions. What say you?
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