I have spent over 20K on parts alone. I did most of the work myself.
Paneljob and painting is cheap (3-5K each) here in my country. But still You
must add sandbalsting, plating, upholstery etc.
G
2011/7/3 David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> Sorry Alan but you cant even buy the parts for a driver restoration of a
> car
> that has been sitting for 45 years for 15k
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
> On Jul 2, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>
> > Michael -
> >
> > There are a million answers for this but basically
> >
> > BN1, not running, rough shape - probably about 10,000 USD, or less.
> >
> > Cost of restoration - for a driver - probably minimum 15,000 provided
> > nothing special is needed. For councors gold quality, you can easily
> > double that, if not triple it.
> >
> > I'm sure someone else will call me an idiot and have another suggestion
> on
> cost.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > On 7/3/11, Michael Bowie <michael.bowie at fivepointsix.com> wrote:
> >> I have been dragging around my BN1 for about 25 years from garage to
> garage,
> >> waiting to have a shop large enough to properly restore it.now the time
> has
> >> arrived, I have a question for the List.
> >>
> >> Any idea what a normal restoration would cost?
> >>
> >> The car is complete and was running when it was put up on blocks in
> 1968.the
> >> engine is supposedly a dealer converted LeMans.there is also a spare
> engine
> >> and transmission/OD. The body is straight and there is no rust.
> >>
> >> Interior is pretty much dissolved.and the windshield glass is broken.
> >>
> >> I know this is a wildly broad question.just curious for a range of
> expenses
> >> to restore. I can do most of the work myself, except paint and machine
> >> shop stuff for the engine.
> >>
> >> Also.what is this car worth as it sits?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Michael Bowie
> >>
> >> 54 BN1
> >>
> >> Boerne, Texas
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