Gary Flinn Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yet another 5 For Restoration! How many more are stashed away awaiting saving? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/triumph-tr5/173006333352?hash=item2847fb25a8:g:W4IAAOSwZlZaHxe~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Wow, one for the brave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yep and why do they not get the log book before sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 To my eyes bidding has already gone well beyond what makes sense to me. Seems like strong speculation on price appreciation someday...and the cost to restore that one I'd peg at double or more the seller's number. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 All Still not reached the sellers reserve! I would guess around the £15k mark for the reserve, any guesses on how much it reaches? - I'll go first at £20K Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yes, the last couple for restoration have been around the £15-20K Mark. It will probably get removed and some private deal done like the last one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) No logbook more fool them,big risk imho unless you do know what you are looking at.Any one make out the number plate? Edited November 30, 2017 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 The seller reckons the Log books lost Neil? Reg looks like NKL 111F to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 No detail on that plate ? just checked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 You would expect a better set of photos, I can't even enlarge whats been added, no mention of any panels with it only the 4a tub at an extra cost. Purchase price plus panels plus specialist labour plus bare metal plus engine rebuild plus chassis equals expensive resto. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 In the text the owner says ' I repeat the car is in need of a full restoration '! Can't say I'd noticed!! His quotes for restoration average at 50K in his own words and he states the car will be worth that at the end. Yes, worth £50K (maybe) but adding in a speculative reserve of £15K that's a £65,000 TR5. This has to be a DIY resto I would think which will most likely take years, to make it anywhere near viable. Too rare to break though? Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timhum Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Also remember that when a company quotes for restoration they don't usually include VAT so there's another £10k to be added to the bill. From my personal experience of having a TR3a professionally restored something like a 1000 hours of labour went into it plus parts and materials. £50k for restoration would be a bargain! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Its made reserve at £12K Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Also remember that when a company quotes for restoration they don't usually include VAT so there's another £10k to be added to the bill. From my personal experience of having a TR3a professionally restored something like a 1000 hours of labour went into it plus parts and materials. £50k for restoration would be a bargain! Tim Yes I agree Tim. There's always unforeseen extras too that will take this well over. It might be worth considering using a half decent TR4a, or the shell he has , but then I'm not keen on re-shells. Hard to call that a restoration. Bit like the 50 year old broom that's only had one new head and two new handles since new. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CONCRETE24 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hi Kevin, I see theres a restored TR5 shell on a CTM chassis in the Register Buy/Sell area for £8500. Wonder if these two will come together at some point ?! Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I wonder if anybody would buy a nice tr250 and clone it, i wouldn't have thought so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThomas Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Well it just went for £15,652....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Bonkers!!! Though someone seemingly doesn’t think so... Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Bonkers!!! Though someone seemingly doesn’t think so... Cheers Ian Yep another one bites the dust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Britishbest Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 It will end up a TR4A / TR5 bitsa but obviously badged as a TR5 then probably sold for profit. Sceptical but true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hopefully a true Enthusiast has bought it, we may even know the person. And if that is the case I am sure they will build it as a true TR5, why wouldn't you ? A bit harsh saying it will turn out as a bitsa ! As many cars have hard major parts replaced already. The seller did achieve a good price in my opinion, I reckon you can still buy a complete car for that money, its all about "time and place " Have fun this winter, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I don't think it's a bad deal if the owner can do the work themselves ,it will keep them busy in there retirement and it's another car back on the road ,maybe by 2020. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted December 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I'm not at all surprised at the selling price? Its another one saved and to be restored hopefully so it must be a good thing. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Agreed Gary, we all have a soft spot for our TR's, and go through a long process, and great expense do get them back on the road, for our enjoyment. I would have thought that's it's a private buyer, so will be doing a lot himself, or maybe someone with really deep pockets !! These projects are still out there, keep looking. Cheers, Conrad, Ps .. probably not doing Newark Autojumble tomorrow, forecast is ominous !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Conrad Do not tell me a little snow is going to keep you from the chance of finding mooore gooodies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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