Brian,
I guess my point is that while there are certainly graduated price
points between the two extremes, the quality (and therefore the degree
that the car will be trouble free) drops off sharply. So even if you
find the $3500 Spit, it's likely you will be pouring money into it
anyway. But you could be lucky and get that magic car that is indeed
trouble free.
I hope you do!
Regards,
Joe
Keith Furgalus wrote:
>
> Well, I DO consider myself a hands-on person, but I don't have the time to
> delve into a full-blown restoration. I'd love to, believe me, but time
> precludes that at the momoent. Perhaps sometime in the (not so) distant
> future.........?
> (PS- I guess I'm looking for something like a middle ground between these
> two extremes. Like $3500!)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Brian Furgalus <mowog@usa.net>
> Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: Monday, December 28, 1998 11:24 PM
> Subject: Re: Do I need help?! Another Spitfire Prospect!!
>
> >Brian,
> >The way I figure it is: There are two different price schedules for
> >Spitfires. These are (a) Fully restored cars that bring top dollar
> >because somebody spent way more than they are selling it for to get it
> >into that condition. Also included in the top dollar range is the very
> >rare car that was purchased new and stored all of its life, rendering it
> >a "new" car.
> >
> >And (b) The other types are gems in the rough that can be bought for a
> >song. These are the cars that will take all the money mentioned in (a)
> >to bring it to the condition stated. The difference in the value of the
> >"song" is exactly how rough the gems are.
> >
> >If you are not one of us "hands-on" types that likes to get your hands
> >dirty, your best bet is to find that extremely nice restoration (or new
> >old stock) and pay top dollar, thus saving yourself thousands on the
> >restoration.
> >
> >On the other hand, if you are type who wants to feel the pride of having
> >done it yourself, look for a sound body at the best price. These can be
> >had for $500 or less if you are fortunate and patient.
> >
> >Good Luck,
> >Joe
> >
> >Brian Furgalus wrote:
> >>
> >> Well, folks, here I go again. This week I will hopefully be going to go
> look
> >> at two Spitfires, one a '75, the other an '80. Both owners have told me
> that
> >> the cars are rust-free, and are in VGC. The '75 is yellow, has 65K
> miles, and
> >> was repainted three years ago. The rear bumper infill piece and two
> >> overriders have been removed as well. Interior is said to be good as
> well. I
> >> asked on a scale of 1-10, he gave it a seven. On to the '80. The '80 is
> Red,
> >> origional paint. The interior is the original Tan Hounstooth, in good
> >> condition. The car has 35K miles on it(!), and has O/D. I'd be inclined
> to
> >> go with the '80, if not for anything but the O/D. The only drawback?
> He's
> >> asking $4,000, which I personally think is a tad steep for a Spitfire,
> >> especially at this time of year. Not to mention my budget precludes any
> car
> >> much over $3,000! :) The '75 is $3,200. SO... any ideas on how to get
> the
> >> '80's price down? Is that a fair market value? I've been told that
> $3,000
> >> TOPS for a nice Spitfire. Hope to hear from you guys soon, I may go see
> it as
> >> soon as tomorrow!
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Brian Furgalus
> >> mowog@usa.net
> >
> >--
> >"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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