Paul Harvey Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car-advert/triumph/italia/1960/222926/?utm_source=classic_email_alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=classic_cars_for_sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Lovely!!! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malocomotion Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 too much badges ! and other funny errors, like the price ! cheers ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 The car appears to have been the subject of a previous restoration with the badges mixed up and altered in a haphazard way which is a shame. The oblong front sidelights are rare and correct but the front side indicators are not. The patinated red leather interior is lovely and the dashboard and front seats certainly look completely correct and original but again there are some minor additions and alterations to suggest previous work. The extension tube on the steering column to hold the correct TR3 overdrive switch is certainly a novel idea! The engine bay has many original features with some 'updates.' Overall a very appealing early Italia although the price may deter real connoisseurs since a complete respray would be required to return the exterior to stock condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigbush Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Complete respray? I was going to say it does not look like code 19. Edited November 30, 2013 by Trigbush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I can further research the earlyhistory of this car if anyone is seriously interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi It's nice but not a patch on your green one Paul .... Is £70k the going rate these days ? I'll keep dreaming of rallying one in that case ! Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Way OTT but there is one born everyday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 The one sold at Silverstone looked cheap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not by the time its been done it wont be Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Did you or Paul see it Stuart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Neil, I looked at the NEC car and it was completely original with some minor alterations (rear shock absorbers added which stuck up into the rear seat area!) It also had front end damage both sides sufficient to twist the chassis. Nevertheless all the correct parts were there and capable of restoration. It will be less expensive overall to buy and restore the NEC car to completely correct original spec than the white one. You pays your money etc. I have just been asked by Towergate to review their insurance bands and I replied as follows: Based on actual sales achieved this year including an Italia at auction on Saturday I confirm my opinion of current TRIUMPH ITALIA values as follows: A £15,000-£25,000 B £25,000-£35,000 C £35,000-£45,000 D £45,000-£75,000 E £75,000-£100,000 During 2013 sales of Italias have occurred in categories A, C, D & E have occurred consistent with these values. The highest price for an Italia is $125,000 or £85,000 this year. The lowest price for an Italia is £18,000 this year. On Saturday a category A3 car sold for £24,500 + buyer's premium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Paul Thank you, CCW must have got the numbers wrong as they stated £21,300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 That was the bid in the room unsold. An offer at the reserve was made after the auction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 That makes them a bunch of Wan____ s then :lol:Typical journalists Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Tony, Restoring a Triumph Italia rolling chassis to fast road, rally, or even racing spec is very straightforward as all the go/stop/handle/steer bits are TR. A TR4 chassis fits underneath with minimal alterations. Restoring a complete bodyshell is also straightforward if you have a proper panel beater and the necessary skill. Revington's 'yellow peril' was such a beast and undoubtedly a fine car to drive as the coupé bodyshell is enormously stiff (although very heavy!) It had completely new interior and fittings and no external trim to speak of so unobtanium parts were not an issue. An all aluminium new bodyshell is also now available which could form the basis of a brand new and very rapid Italia indeed - possibly a world beater. The problem would be where the car was eligible to compete which is beyond my knowledge, but a tantalising prospect if you could gain entry to some Italian car classes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Neil - trust me, without that bid the car would be in my garage by now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Paul Me too ,but a man let me down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 The seller of this car (Lex Classics) is known overhere for having sold some fine automobiles in the past. In fact, the red TR4 on their site got a prize at the 2011 IWE. (Raymond and I both know the guy who has restored this car). Apart from the discussion if the price for this Italia is correct, it's good to know that the seller has a good rep. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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