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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Arnold.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">can the buyer get in the car and test drive it?</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">can he drive it home if he buys it?</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">when he puts his foot on the brake will it stop properly?</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">are you saying <span><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Panasports, improved wiring, starter,voltage regulator, fuel pump, distributor are all new parts?</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">or are you saying it needs new parts.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a">then we get to the paint. is it in any way shinny? would a wash and buff make it look presentable?</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a">the interior, comfy, no rips. no holes in carpet?</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a">if these are all positive i would agree with Glenn that you should get around 10,000.00</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style=""><font color="#26282a">Frank</font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></div>
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On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 02:31:32 PM PDT, stagbytriumph@triumphstagclub.org <stagbytriumph@triumphstagclub.org> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856"><div><div class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856WordSection1"><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">Arnold,</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">$3500 these days as a basket case “TR” with all its “restorable” parts. Other models may be different.</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">Initial feeling is that you have been offered a “forced sale value” which is about a third or less of its retail value, only based upon your short list.</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">Overall condition of the interior and exterior, running / driving are all considerations. So if it has a good paintjob, good interior, no rust, it runs and drives, you may be fairly confident you have at least $10k of real price. </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">That said, there are a lot of factors you need to consider in that potential sale, like you want to see it go to someone who will use it, enjoy it, restore it.</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">You might consider an evaluation tool such as is on the Hagerty Insurance web site to get a better feel for what your car might be worth based upon its overall condition, just read the various condition descriptions and answer the questions and you will get a more accurate of your cars value range based upon the current markets.</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">Glenn aka StagByTriumph Garage</p><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>ARNOLD Gilmour<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:20 AM<br><b>To:</b> triumphs@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [TR] Worth of a 1965-1966 TR4A</p></div></div><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal">I know that a car is only "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it. That said I have been offered $3500.00 Garaged, minimal body rust. Engine turns over. Needs a tune up. Many new parts, and original parts to return to non-modified, improved, running condition. Panasports, improved wiring, starter,voltage regulator, fuel pump, distributor etc, etc. I am not greedy but I don't want to cheat myself.New top installed. I have had the car since 1980 but circumstances beyond my control cause this sale. Many extra body, engine and gear box parts. Thanks all, Arnold Gilmour avid digest recipient.</p></div><div><p class="ydp2c0f44a5yiv9806907856MsoNormal"> </p></div></div></div></div>** <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> **<br><br>Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs</a> <a href="http://www.team.net/archive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br><br>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/yellowtr3@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a><br></div>
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