[Spridgets] ***To sell or Not to sell?***

derf derf247 at gmail.com
Mon Jun 18 10:13:57 MDT 2007


Hi,
I just gave away my 74 almost rust free project for $1500, which was
more than twice what I paid last year.  I gave the guy enough extra
parts to recoup his money if he sold just the parts on ebay.  When I
bought the car, from another list member, I got enough parts to recoup
my investment if I had sold parts.  So, I though I'd pass the deal
along.
I traded "up" to a Miata.  In many ways the Miata is better for me.
My wife will drive it, if she must.  She requires A/C.  The Miata is a
good car, a more practical roadster that doesn't break down.  It lacks
the charm, nostalgia, and pride of ownership that you get from a
classic British sports car.  But, it is as if someone cross-bred an
MGB and a Toyota.  Parts are plentiful.  There is a large following.
Yada, yada, yada.
I miss my Midget.  My sister has three Midgets, however, in various
states of repair/disrepair.  So, when I want some good old British car
grime under my fingernails, I can get it.  I'm still finding Midget
parts that I had forgotten about.  Hagerty insurance on the Midget was
$70 per YEAR.
As far as price goes,  you aint gonna get rich selling Spridgets,
unless you are unscrupulous.  Best to find a good buyer and make
him/her a good deal.  Thats the spirit of British sports cars,
economical fun.
Cheers,
Derf


On 6/18/07, Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Jay,
>   Thanks for the input.  If you or anyone is interested I will be putting up a discription of what has been replaced or repaired since I acquired the car.  Or write to me and I'll send back a note about it.
>   Thanks, Lon (RedMidget72)
>
>
> type79 at ix.netcom.com wrote:
>   I have a hard time evaluating the value of these RWA cars, but for me the value lies in the condition of the tub. Excellent unrestored rot-free original cars can be found for $5,000 so you can use that as somewhat of a gauge.
>
> You could also check completed auctions on ebay.
>
> Many prospective buyers of Spridgets are interested in a project car. It seems that only recently have there been buyers willing to pay serious bucks for restored Bugeyes or certain later cars. (Sorry guys, I can't bring myself to call them square bodies or box Sprites.) :-/
>
> I'll throw out a figure and guess your car is worth $2,000? but that's without knowing the state of the engine, gearbox, tub and other mechanicals.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
> "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." Hunter S. THompson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Red Midget
> >Sent: Jun 15, 2007 2:43 PM
> >To: spridgets list
> >Subject: [Spridgets] ***To sell or Not to sell?***
> >
> >I have posted pictures of Bobbie MG on the midgetsprite Yahoo group
> >site. See folder "1972 RWA Midget". I have worked on the car so very
> >little in the last 2 years. First I was diagnosed with Lymphoma and
> >had to undergo surgery, and cancer treatments. Then I have been busy
> >just recovering and trying to take care of my house, my health, my job,
> >etc... I don't want to get into the long details of what all has been
> >going on. The short story is I really like the car, have put a bit of
> >money and a lot of time into the car, but just can't find the time, or
> >money to get her looking and running as well as she deserves to. If I
> >do go to sell, I need help in pricing her. The car is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
> > What say Y'all?
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