stuart Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR5-PI1968-UK-Car-Fully-Restored-TR4-TR6-/322506909476?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mleyland Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 More in hope than expectation you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) I am always amazed that UK members are still in disbelieve when these prices are asked. Overhere, a 50k LHD TR5 in concours condition would be sold in a heartbeat. Leaving the seller with a thought: "I should have asked more!" Again, money in the bank doesn't grow; stocks: to unpredictable for many; houses: lot of potential buyers' children have moved out of the house - people start rethinking the size of a family house and move to something smaller and cheaper. That leaves money in the bank. Times are changing. A TR is a valueable toy nowadays. See the asking prices for a more common TR250... https://www.autoscout24.nl/resultaten?mmvmk0=2120&mmvmd0=2121&mmvco=1&pricefrom=0&powertype=kw&atype=C&ustate=N%2CU&sort=standard&desc=0 Edited May 10, 2017 by Menno van Rij 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I was sent details on this car by the previous owner a couple of years ago, but Jasmine is not one of my favorite colours It looks very nice in the photos, wouldn't be at all surprised if it gets sold quickly. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 What's even more amazing is the fact that there are people who are willing to sell a TR. What are they thinking Still, glad people do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I reckon it was up for £70k plus last year, do you remember the advert "if carling made TR5's"...... Built by one of our members... Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Conrad I remember that Advert on the Car & Classic site, You've got the wrong Lager though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Nicely done, apart from the sills and repro front valance. Not likely to turn a profit for the seller, as it's easy to spend well over that amount restoring even a relatively rust free example. Rare to see an original steering wheel on these. I'd want to see the hardtop lid. A deal for a vintage roadster with Alfa Giulia Spiders and Porsche 356 series fetching much more.. And there once was a beer known as Carling Black Label in the US. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi Tom Yes, we had the same name over here for Carling Lager in the past, I'm sat a Quarter of a mile away from the Brewery that makes it? We had some cracking TV Ads for it with the catch phrase, I bet he drinks.......... A bit of a thread drift here but all good fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I reckon it was up for £70k plus last year, do you remember the advert "if carling made TR5's"...... Built by one of our members... Cheers, Conrad. Not sure its the same car Conrad, thought that one had ended up on Jersey. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) It is the same car ,dam sure of it. Edited May 10, 2017 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 For that money I'd be wanting a radiator duct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Same car, here's a couple of Photo's the previous owner Tony sent me. He purchased it about 3 years ago off TR-GB at the NEC and I believe he lived in Jersey. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 For that money I'd be wanting a radiator duct. A 5 only had a small deflector on the left side of the rad. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 A 5 only had a small deflector on the left side of the rad. Stuart. I've never seen an original, but TRF supplies a pair so both sides get one. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AL TR250 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I am always amazed that UK members are still in disbelieve when these prices are asked. Overhere, a 50k LHD TR5 in concours condition would be sold in a heartbeat. Leaving the seller with a thought: "I should have asked more!" Again, money in the bank doesn't grow; stocks: to unpredictable for many; houses: lot of potential buyers' children have moved out of the house - people start rethinking the size of a family house and move to something smaller and cheaper. That leaves money in the bank. Times are changing. A TR is a valueable toy nowadays. See the asking prices for a more common TR250... https://www.autoscout24.nl/resultaten?mmvmk0=2120&mmvmd0=2121&mmvco=1&pricefrom=0&powertype=kw&atype=C&ustate=N%2CU&sort=standard&desc=0 Looking at those prices, it seems that there is a very cheap TR250 for sale in Scotland... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) I've never seen an original, but TRF supplies a pair so both sides get one. IMA 68 TR ALBUM COMPLETE 017.jpg Cheers, Tom According to the parts book it was listed for the 5 but in practice seemingly only fitted to 250`s. A one owner 5 down here has only 1 on the left side fitted from new. Stuart. Edited May 11, 2017 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 stuart 1 for a 5 and pair for a 250 , i have an original if you ever need one for a pattern , same material as boot board possibly a bit thicker graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 You learn something new every day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Interesting, I take it only one on the 5 due to the PI System? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I was sent details on this car by the previous owner a couple of years ago, but Jasmine is not one of my favorite colours It looks very nice in the photos, wouldn't be at all surprised if it gets sold quickly. Gary Gary, do you know who restored it & rebuilt the engine etc? Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Wyer Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Gary, do you know who restored it & rebuilt the engine etc? Cheers.I If its the one sold at the NEC about three years ago by TRGB then I think Pete Moffatt had something to do with it. Conrad can probably confirm that, or even Pete himself. Rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 It is and the only price thats right is what it sells for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Gary, do you know who restored it & rebuilt the engine etc? Cheers. Monty It was Peter Moffatt who restored it, I never actually went to see the Car though? Send Peter a PM I'm sure he will tell you what was done. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peter moffatt Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hello All, Yes this was my car & I spent 2 years doing a total nut & bolt restoration. I sold the car via TRGB to a guy in Jersey. The new owner contacted me & queried some of the expenditure that the car cost ( I record every penny it cost & also do a photographic record of the car ). He said it was time to sell the car because Jersey has a 30mph speed limit. I was shocked & amazed when I saw the car on ebay advertised for 100K I can assure that I didnt get anywhere near that price, but dealers are dealers. It is now more of a realistic price but it has been up for sale for quite a long time so who knows?. Cheers Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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