I just received this book today and have found it to be interesting so
far. The book follows the restoration of a rusted hulk to completion as
a beautiful TR6. I haven't had a chance to read it at much depth yet,
but the book closes with a chapter titled "Counting the cost and road
test"
In this final chapter, the authors tally up their costs for the
restoration. The total is *34,455 (British pounds).
The book was published in 1992 and the mid-91 currency conversion rate
makes that equal to $55,852 US$. Assuming the restoration took place at
a similar conversion rate, am I looking at a $56,000 TR6?
Granted, we all know that TR6's are worth $50-60K, but how many of these
$50K+ restoration animals exist?
Skimming that article made me feel good about the $1,000 I just spent on
a new brake master cylinder, brakes, hoses, belts, carb & ignition work
and steering boots.
Jack Radley
76TR6
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