[TR] Relative values

[auprichard at comcast.net]

That's fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling and potentially unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power.

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From: Joe Burlein <supertr6 at earthlink.net> 

> I think the upgrades detract from the overall value. For big money, you 
> want original or as close as you can get. Just my 2 cents. 
> 
> 
> Joe 
> 
> 
> Andrew Uprichard wrote: 
> > I have two of these beauties. In both cases I have done a frame-off 
> > restoration, increased the engine BHP, added overdrive, and installed 
> > custom-made roll-bars and leather bucket seats (plus R&P steering, electric 
> > fan etc). I'd like to think these cars are in the $30 - $40K range. I was 
> > in a TR restoration shop in the UK last week where there were six TR3 going 
> > from between $60 - $80K. 
> > 
> > Having said that, eBay rarely sees more than $25K for a TR3. 
> > 
> > My guess? Perfect restoration and upgrades ~ $40K+: Really nice frame-off 
> > restoration $20 - 30K: anything less be very careful. 
> > 
> > Do folks think I am way off ? 
> > 
> > Andrew 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net at autox.team.net 
> > [mailto:triumphs-bounces+auprichard=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of 
> > John Macartney 
> > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:42 PM 
> > To: triumphs at autox.team.net 
> > Subject: [TR] Relative values 
> > 
> > List 
> > 
> > Recognising that most things are only worth what the buyer is prepared to 
> > pay, I'd appreciate a 
> > little feedback on the likely US value of a 1959 TR3A. Condition is alleged 
> > to be 'showroom' (but 
> > whose showroom?) and while probably not concours, it looks an interesting 
> > car. Any feedback can be 
> > in US$. 
> > 
> > Cheers, Jonmac 
> > 
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