[TR] Relative values

[Andrew Uprichard]

This has been a great exchange, fueled in part, I realize, by my punchy
reply to a posting.  But give me a break, my company's stock is at an
all-time low, I did something (not quite sure what) to tick my wife off and
it's too cold and wet to take the TR out.

But you guys are great:  I enjoy coming home to my emails almost as much as
the welcome I get from the dog.  And the wife is great - she never questions
how much the cars cost.

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
Randall
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:51 PM
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Relative values

> Yes, miles on the odometer, squashed flies on 
> the paintwork, the smell of a hot engine 
> and brake pad dust on the wheels.

Which perhaps is a market segment that no one has commented on yet ... IMO
you should be able to pick up a nice 'driver' for around $10-15K.  Older
paint, some nicks & dings here & there, a few modifications; but a sound,
roadworthy car.

For example, I happened to see this ad on the PTOA site :

FOR SALE:
TRIUMPH: 1960 TR3. Mechanically & cosmetically very good original condition.
Extremely well maintained and has had $$$$ in renovations over the past four
years. Recently has had new clutch installed. Has new tires, new tonneau
cover, new side curtains, and new frame boot. Drives like a dream. All
chrome is intact and original. Always garaged. This is a rare gem just
waiting for someone to enjoy its sassy personality. Asking , $11,500, OBO.
Details with photos available. (503) 628-3431, (503) 705-2739, email;
newvwest at msn.com (09/07) 

BTW, this also roughly matches the price guidelines given on the NADA web
site, which reports "low retail" for a 59 TR3A as $9350, and "average
retail" as $15300.

Randall
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