MRG1965 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 HI, stumbled across this whilst looking around on E-Bay this morning. Looks like it has collapsed under its own weight or pilled up in the shape of a car, might need a bit more than a light buffing and clean fluids. Not for the first time restorer. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-Triumph-TR4a-Barn-Find-No-Reserve-/141778411672?hash=item2102a6e098 Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Already discussed re the previous listing . . . . . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-Triumph-TR4a-Barn-Find-/141764707142?hash=item2101d5c346&nma=true&si=CjWSvM8LEvrXkMXSfPkZYXri4vc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 £2300 and didn't meet its reserve. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Now five bids to £530! J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 At least it is now no reserve. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not sure it's worth £560, unless that's for the V5 and vin plate. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 The AA badge looks salvageable!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1965TR4aBRG Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Perhaps with all the **** removed it'll sit up straight again??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Why would the buyer have to be responsible for pick up or delivery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Do you think perhaps it broke down and is still waiting on the AA? Maybe the owner gave up waiting and listed it on EBay?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Not sure it's worth £560, unless that's for the V5 and vin plate. Mark Those knobs, switches, Dials, ashtray, grab handle, sun visors and brackets are probably worth that much. Edited September 26, 2015 by SuzanneH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Why would the buyer have to be responsible for pick up or delivery? less embarrassing for the seller to have to sweep the car in to bins bang and get them delivered. Sold as seen buyers problem to bring their own brush and bags. up to £1021 this morning, I must be missing something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I have restored worst. I reckon at least 30k and do the work yourself.Should include a pro paint job or not,plus purchase price, it soon adds up. Good luck who ever buys her. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Indeed it could be rebuilt into a quality car. But there would be nothing left of the original except a few meagre items. It could be less messy simply starting with no car at all and work from there. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hi no dont get me wrong I'm sure with lots of skill, time and money she can live again, it's the value placed on what you start with is confusing me given the obvious cost to be put in. Mak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Indeed it could be rebuilt into a quality car. But there would be nothing left of the original except a few meagre items. It could be less messy simply starting with no car at all and work from there. Roger There speaks the voice of experience, you will need the bits I mentioned though.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Harris Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Jack up the number plates and wheel in a new car? Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cotswold Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Under the rules of reconstruction starting with an existing car and engine at least you have the basis for a legitimate matching numbers UK RHD TR4A IRS which by the time its done up as a private project (labour of love) with parts sourced on ebay and auto jumbles I reckon you could spend an agreeable winter rebuilding her and happily spend 18K+ on parts and paint giving you a nice car to own or sell as a ground up restoration at current prices of £30k+ I would say its worth £2.5K all day long on that basis. Charles Edited September 26, 2015 by cotswold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Has anyone sold or know of someone paying 30k for a 4a its seems very strong money ! Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Grille looks as if it would clean up well. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I think the car is a bit "Blue Norwegian" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjOSLCR2hE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Perhaps this would help http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TR4a-Chassis-/121769401145?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hi Pete, that chassis is precious . . . . . . the cautious optimism of the written description is not matched by the photographs, which illustrate the sort of mortal remains which are likely to be rejected by the average scrapyard, on the basis that they deal with the recycling of metal as opposed to oxides thereof . . . . . Methinks a visit to Specsavers would be in order, to replace the rose-tinted optical accessories of the seller . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superaquarama Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Has anyone sold or know of someone paying 30k for a 4a its seems very strong money !Nick Not quite, but Brightwells for example have had a couple sell in the high twenties, so £30k is probably only a matter of time................ But I agree that the project's viable up to around £2k for a DIY resto. Hagerty's valuation gives £32k for a concours, which seems reasonable, but some of their other values seem a bit erratic, e.g. 'fair' E Type roadster £97k, ditto Series One Landie £12k, yet Consul Capri much too low @ £9k for concours. http://www.hagertyinsurance.co.uk/classiccarvalue?nst=0&gclid=CJy2j-m9lcgCFUHnwgodRswMpA Edited September 26, 2015 by Superaquarama Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cotswold Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 There are a few sellers looking for over £30k for 4A http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/detail/motors/classic-cars/triumph/tr4a/125320 This one is on sale for £34,995 and you can see the high prices in the glassy car mags, just saying. Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 For that money, I'd expect not to have an indicator stalk wrapped with insulating tape, as well as a pukka crankcase vent. And that steering wheel is plain fugly. Shouldn't a concours car have the decals on the column shroud? Nice clean car, but £35k???? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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