[TR] hourly restoration rates - ranges?

[Brian Induni]

Ted,

I've restored dozens of classics over the years, some for myself and others
for clients, and have usually based my pricing on a flat fee. Since I have a
"real" job too, meaning classic restorations isn't my only source of income,
I have been able to be very fair. My pricing methodology is this -
- What does the owner want from the car? Will it be a concourse show car
never driven, or used as often as possible?
- Is the restoration a complete body off frame down to bare metal, or a
cosmetic fix up?
- How rare or valuable is the car? I don't price a resto for an MGB the same
as a Ferrari simply from the level of difficulty and margin for error.

Lastly, if you boil down the "rate" I charge per hour, it will average out
to about $55. If I'm just doing a pre-purchase inspection on a car, I charge
a flat daily fee plus travel expenses. 

Hope this help!

Brian
'67 TR4A (currently)

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What are the hourly ranges body shops charge for Triumph, Jag, MG
restoration work?

Thanks,  Ted

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T.L.L.
1966 TR4A CTC 73139 LO
www.triumphowners.com/967
1967 TR4A CT 77197 L project car


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