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1. [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:41:44 -0000; Recognising that most things are only worth what the buyer is prepared to pay, I'd appreciate a little feedback on the likely US value of a 1959 TR3A. Condition is alleged to be 'showroom' (but whos; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00329.html (7,414 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Andrew Uprichard" <auprichard@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:54:55 -0500; I have two of these beauties. In both cases I have done a frame-off restoration, increased the engine BHP, added overdrive, and installed custom-made roll-bars and leather bucket seats (plus R&P stee; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00337.html (8,751 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: DLylis@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:04:03 EST; Check Hemmings.com. I don't think those prices are supported there, from what I recall, and Hemmings tends to be on the pricier side. David Lylis 69 TR6 CC26160L 60 TR3A TS74461LO ___________________; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00338.html (7,159 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:57:48 -0800; The problem as I see it is that that does NOT describe a "restored" car. That's more like a kit car using some components from an old car. And kit car prices are notoriously variable. If you find so; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00340.html (9,013 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: zoboherald@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:34:30 -0500; ...If you find someone that doesn't like doing the work themselves and want a car modified exactly the way you've modified it, then maybe you could get a premium price. But generally any serious coll; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00341.html (10,142 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: Joe Burlein <supertr6@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:01:21 -0500; I think the upgrades detract from the overall value. For big money, you want original or as close as you can get. Just my 2 cents. Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00343.html (11,259 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: auprichard@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:58:57 +0000; That's fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling and potentially unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.t; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00344.html (11,942 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Ed Oot" <eoot@citlink.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:19:35 -0500; Now thems fightin words! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register http://www.vtr.or; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00346.html (13,469 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Geo & Kathleen Hahn" <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:43:37 -0700; If I want to drive a reliable, comfortable, good-handling, safe car with more horsepower I suppose I could just borrow my wife's Toyota. Geo _______________________________________________ Support Te; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00347.html (8,969 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: bobannand <bobannand@hfx.eastlink.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:10:07 -0400; Hah! You don't have to go that far. I had several Ladas that had all those qualities. Not nearly as collectable though. Some people were appalled that we drove Lada. My father took it a step further.; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00348.html (9,276 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: TR250Driver@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:22:09 EST; IMO, a 100 point, concours winning restoration might bring $30K today, but to get much more than that it would have to be a "special interest" car. Modifications are, at best, "value neutral", unless; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00349.html (9,967 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:25:02 -0800; I ALWAYS say, "It's your car, it should please you." So by all means go ahead and modify it just as much as you like, you'll get no objections from me. Friend of mine has a TR3 with an American V8 u; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00352.html (9,742 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:42:31 -0000; Well, thanks to everyone for their replies and guidance. Sure looks as though sidescreeners are beginning to make the money in the US that they've been making here for a while. Andy Mace was right in; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00353.html (10,687 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@razzolink.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:17:47 -0800; OK One of the first things I did was remove the stock steering wheel and turn signal to replace them with a Motoleta wood wheel and a bugeye sprite toggle turn signal switch in the instrument panel d; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00354.html (9,179 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: MMoore8425@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:22:42 EST; That's fine if you want an unreliable, uncomfortable, poorly-handling and potentially unsafe car with 90-odd horse-power. I have found in my years of owning and driving British cars that "upgrades" r; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00355.html (9,686 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:38:15 EST; ...Not only engine performance but gearing, tyre and braking technology and overall handling. I've had a lot of fun that way in taking an older car *almost* to its safe limits against the best of mod; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00356.html (10,308 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:51:05 -0800; 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 modif; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00357.html (9,469 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: MMoore8425@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:54:14 EST; Someone the other day asked what would get the greatest improvement in performance of his sportscar. The answer given was spending money on an advanced driving class would get him the most significan; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00358.html (8,314 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: "Andrew Uprichard" <auprichard@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:53:56 -0500; 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 tic; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00359.html (10,542 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] Relative values (score: 1): Author: DLylis@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:48:18 EST; 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. Hey! My wife calls you g; /html/triumphs/2007-11/msg00361.html (8,331 bytes)

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