PYU940F Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi everyone I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that my 4a has got to go. The real pleasure I got from her was tinkering to keep her sweet. I am finding it increasingly difficult with worsening eyesight and dodgy knees to do that and since I sold the business no longer have it in a heated aircraft hangar so is consigned to a rented garage with no power, not ideal. The car is not pristine, just a good rust free original example. What is she worth? One owner since 1975 Original panels except drivers front wing and boot lid that were changed for stanparts in 1986 Paint done in 1986 is OK but needs some work New chrome wire wheels this year New carbs this year New drive shafts, T/A bushes and U/J's this year front and rear suspension upgraded normal slight oil leak from rear crankshaft seal. Time for someone else to enjoy her. It has only done 25,000 miles! Thoughts please Simon :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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riverstar Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Simon, I recently sold my 1967 4a but for different reasons, I just wanted a change and bought a Morgan but still visit this site for the wealth of knowledge not just of TR's but classic vehicle in general. My car was a older (20 years) chassis up restoration which was done very well. 5 years ago I needed to have the engine rebuilt after a split liner in total it had 87,000 on the clock. I had done some improvements including suspension bushes, CV drive shafts and electronic ignition. I did receive one offer from a dealer of £17k but decided to sell on commission with a company who suggested £25k who sold it for the asking price within two days of it appearing on their web site. Total return after commission and some small cosmetic jobs £23k. Sad to see it go in some ways but happy with the result ane the Morgan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PYU940F Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks for that. I am getting the feel that the car is about £26,000 after somebody does a good paint job and few cosmetics. Assuming that is £5-6,000 plus £1k for the agro it is putting it now at about £18-19,000. I think I would be happy with that as long as I approve of her new owner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) PYU940F. One owner since 1975 ? How many before ? Edited November 16, 2017 by RobG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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