[TR] Relative values

[Ed Oot]

Now thems fightin words!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <auprichard at comcast.net>
To: "Joe Burlein" <supertr6 at earthlink.net>
Cc: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Relative values


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