yamr1man@virginmedia.com Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I can buy the hard top that was sold new with my car the hard top has been outside for several years obviously as the car has been re-sprayed it won't be usable and I doubt I would ever use it anyway. I have a couple of questions I am hoping members can help me with. Firstly in the unlikely event that I sell the car would it add value? Secondly bearing in mind the condition what is it worth? Thanks and Regards. John Harvey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hi John, there are two on ebay at present. £290 (tatty) and £500 (reasonable) is being asked. Will it add value. I would have thought not. But there are more expert posters than me on TR6 stuff that may post. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) My view as TR6 PI owner (2x TR6 bought both in '86, Hard Top on the 1st one (sold in the '90) and HT bough 2 years ago for the 2nd one I still have) + Stag owner bough in '96 w/o an HT Adding value: - The HT can be a parameter to close te deal - The cost to buy a second hand HT+ restoration is fare more then at the initial stage => No real added value but will increase opportunity to attract a buyer. Some like it some no ! At the end, it is your choice Market price 2nd hand HT: - It is depending the condition, for example in France I bought a HT last year in good condition (No rust,no bump but need preparation prior a re-spray, all parts but need a new headlining and to change all seals to be in top condition) and near my place (less then 20 km) for 400 €. - Take care to receive all the small parts (Moulders & finishers) and the front and sides brackets and acc to fix the HT (Lost most of the time by the PO and not easy to find on the market). Last parameter.... Will you use it ? - Depending your approach, Now I am used to use my TR6 and Stag all around the year as an open car (Soft top down) to enjoy the concept - It is pleasure to use also the car w/ the HT, but I prefer to keep the opportunity to be w/o delay on a soft top down mode. and keep in mind you will have to store the HT on a safe place all around the year. FYI: In the '80, I used the HT at least 2 times to go skiing in the alps (Val Thorens alt. 1850 m w/ the PI Lucas system, at night and snow on the road !) w/ the ski on a roof rack on top of the HT. What a pleasure... At the end, I like to have the HT w/ the car..... on my TR6 under restoration, I find an HT last year and I am happy. On my Stag I struggled to find a HT at a low price in good body condition but w/ missing parts and now I am struggling to find them. Regards Edited January 5, 2017 by Marc R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hi John, OEM hard tops seem to have come back into fashion. A number of cars in our group have suddenly blossomed with them! I think that the wife's have a being on this. From not being worth very much to being worth £500+ for a minter! I am just about to refurb mine after 40+ years of use. I asked a well known Triumph Restorer what price he charges to restore and he quoted £1000????. That included strip the whole HT down to bare metal, re-spray, re-rubber/glass and new head lining. Do you have the fittings to mount it?? As there is a market for these alone and this would affect the worth, to some people. Bruce.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I had one on my 6 back in the 80's/90's when it was my daily driver. (It went on in the winter). I think they look good with a h/t; better than with the soft-top up. I'd keep hold of it if you have the storage available. They will become rarer.............. Storage was a pain back in the day with no garage but if this isn't an issue for you I'd go for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyloz Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I had one in my garage for years...massive to store...never used it and eventually put it on ebay...sold for 99 pounds with 1 bid ....if you get one make sure your going to use it! As for value..not a lot from my experiances! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephen cooper Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 TR6 looks great with a hard top in my opinion and can certainly hold the shell together a bit better. Mines a bit ropey but as my soft top has dropped to bits it's doing a job till spring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I had one. Put it on for the first winter (it was my daily driver in those days) but never bothered to do so again. Put the roof down whenever possible. Likewise I have a hard top for the Stag that went on for 1 winter. Open top motoring is what they were meant for. But that's just my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Buy it. Every single original TR item is worth saving. They won't be making another one! Store it or restore it. It doesn't matter. There will be a day that you're happy with it. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I agree with Menno! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I agree with Menno! Are you away again , or got a sleep problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winston Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 TR6 looks great with a hard top in my opinion and can certainly hold the shell together a bit better. Mines a bit ropey but as my soft top has dropped to bits it's doing a job till spring Your motor looks great with that ropey hard top! Winston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Don't ask me ... the hardtop on my 6 never comes off.. mostly not. Too much mud flying around to drive topless.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hogan1945 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) I do like mine. Put it on Oct.1st, comes off May 15th. Of course with my wifes help Edited January 8, 2017 by hogan1945 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I think a hard top really suits the car and gives it a distinctive profile. It's also very helpful for longer driving as it reduces the factors that can be tiring (e.g. wind noise, traffic noise, tyre noise) over distance. Yes, you lose the close-to-nature breeze-through-hair feeling, but you can take it off and replace it with your soft top at any time. It's a flexible adaptation. I also like the idea of "preserving the original part" as this helps Triumph pasts remain alive and not end up in a skip. As also mentioned, you do need to store it carefully as well as maintain it. I have become lazy and store it mainly on the car ! My soft top has an easy life wrapped up in the garage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Whether it increases the value is possibly debatable? But a restoration is a seriously expensive business. I am not yet finished having mine restored, and by the time I buy the remaining bits of 'hardware',it will be in excess of £1000! But to those that have never experienced to difference the hard top makes to the car, I believe the expenditure to be worthwhile as it totally transforms the whole driving experience on a cold day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Whether it increases the value is possibly debatable? But a restoration is a seriously expensive business. I am not yet finished having mine restored, and by the time I buy the remaining bits of 'hardware',it will be in excess of £1000! But to those that have never experienced to difference the hard top makes to the car, I believe the expenditure to be worthwhile as it totally transforms the whole driving experience on a cold day! What are you missing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 The long bolts that go the the screen surround, and the retaining nuts which fit into the hardtop itself. I have a list of Rimmers part numbers somewhere, which I need to refresh my memory with. I'm still wincing at the cost of the B post brackets. Ouch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 The TR6 looks good with the factory hard top and can make late autumn and early spring drives more comfortable for those of us that dont live in San Diego. It can be the differentiator when considering two otherwise comparable cars for purchase and similarly when people evalute two cars at a car show. The converse argument is that many people that have them never fit them and they just take up space. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 These days I would not dare to leave my car top open in a city street, to many people around that can't stand classic cars or too many that cant keep their hands off. The last thing stolen from my car were the tyre valve caps displaying the Triumph badge, fortunately it was the only item the could lay their hands on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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