[TR] Best way to sell a TR-3B ?

[Al Salvatore]

TRF has a classified.
Theres also Auto Trader Classics, Hemmings, Craigs List,  Oddle.

Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Jameson" <scott.jameson at swbell.net>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 1:45 PM
Subject: [TR] Best way to sell a TR-3B ?


> I've owned a TR-3B since the mid-90s and drove it occasionally, up until 4 
> or
> 5 years ago.  At that time, I took it to a local British car shop to see 
> about
> having the battery tray replaced and was told the frame was shot.  Not too
> surprising, as it was a northeast car originally, but certainly 
> disappointing.
> The car has been sitting in my garage since then, while I've contemplated
> doing a full restoration, and I now realize I don't have the time, money 
> or
> know how.
>
> The car is mostly complete and appears largely unmodified.  It does have a
> non-functioning electric fuel pump and doesn't currently run.  The engine
> appears to be original, based on the BMIHT certificate, but I don't know 
> if it
> was previously rebuilt.  I've also accumulated various parts, primarily 
> from
> TRF, along the way, such as a clutch, exhaust system, brake lines, etc.
>
> My question is what's the best way to try to sell this car ?  I know about
> eBay, but are there more specialized sites ?  I believe there's some value 
> in
> it, even though it requires a full restoration.  I have enough emotional
> attachment to the car to hope it could go to someone with the wherewithal 
> to
> restore it, as it seems a shame to lose one of these after 50 years.
>
> Thanks for any advice or ideas,
> Scott