[TR] Worth of a 1965-1966 TR4A

[Frank Fisher]

 Arnold.can the buyer get in the car and test drive it?can he drive it home if he buys it?when he puts his foot on the brake will it stop properly?
are you saying Panasports, improved wiring,  starter,voltage regulator, fuel pump, distributor are all new parts?or are you saying it needs new parts.
then we get to the paint. is it in any way shinny? would a wash and buff make it look presentable?
the interior, comfy, no rips. no holes in carpet?

if these are all positive i would agree with Glenn that you should get around 10,000.00
Frank








    On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 02:31:32 PM PDT, stagbytriumph at triumphstagclub.org <stagbytriumph at triumphstagclub.org> wrote:  
 
 
Arnold,

  

$3500 these days as a basket case “TR” with all its “restorable” parts.  Other models may be different.

  

Initial feeling is that you have been offered a “forced sale value” which is about a third or less of its retail value, only based upon your short list.

  

Overall condition of the interior and exterior, running / driving are all considerations.  So if it has a good paintjob, good interior, no rust, it runs and drives, you may be fairly confident you have at least $10k of real price. 

  

That said, there are a lot of factors you need to consider in that potential sale, like you want to see it go to someone who will use it, enjoy it, restore it.

  

You might consider an evaluation tool such as is on the Hagerty Insurance web site to get a better feel for what your car might be worth based upon its overall condition, just read the various condition descriptions and answer the questions and you will get a more accurate of your cars value range based upon the current markets.

  

Glenn aka StagByTriumph Garage

  

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of ARNOLD Gilmour
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:20 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Worth of a 1965-1966 TR4A

  

I know that a car is only "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it.  That said I have been offered $3500.00  Garaged, minimal body rust. Engine turns over. Needs a tune up. Many  new parts, and original parts to return to non-modified, improved, running condition.  Panasports, improved wiring,  starter,voltage regulator, fuel pump, distributor etc, etc.  I am not greedy but I don't want to cheat myself.New top installed. I have had the car since 1980 but circumstances beyond my control cause this sale. Many extra body, engine and gear box parts. Thanks all, Arnold Gilmour avid digest recipient.

  
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