david ferry Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Not mine, but owned by a friend. Nice early (1962) TR4 for sale. Details here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR-4/183263870486?hash=item2aab60be16:g:CVwAAOSwBXhbGX7r David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 That wont hang around long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Very nice car and a bargain at that price, although a wooden dashboard is "wrong" for an early TR4 - but that was a previous owner's preference, I imagine. In the photos, I didn't spot a metal top, just the soft cover and fold-out frame in the boot. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Wyer Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Its gone already Rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 So I understand. Deposit paid. Sale to be completed tomorrow.. It’s a good car at a sensible price, hence the swift sale.. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Back on Ebay now https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183278207719?ul_noapp=true Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 So what made the confirmed deal with deposit paid fall through ? Are we allowed to ask ? Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skeeter Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 There is a new line in the advert which I suspect is the cause; “It has been established that prior to this rebuild the car was subject of an insurance payout, and subsequently the car was restored. Photographs show the car having a new rear valance, rear offside wing and rear deck, along with email correspondence from the then owner, detailing this restoration.” But given how long ago this was it is hard to understand why the buyer pulled out.. only thing that I can think is that they are looking for a clean history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) There is a new line in the advert which I suspect is the cause; “It has been established that prior to this rebuild the car was subject of an insurance payout, and subsequently the car was restored. Photographs show the car having a new rear valance, rear offside wing and rear deck, along with email correspondence from the then owner, detailing this restoration.” Could be that the "insurance payout2 is a euphemism for a 'write-off' by the insurance company. That could explain a buyer backing out. AlanR Edited June 19, 2018 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 The buyer did an HPI check on the car and discovered details of the insurance payout. Alastair, the seller did not know about this. However, on looking back through the pre-purchase restoration photos and other info, it’s clear that there were some new panels fitted to the rear of the car. However, it is also clear that there was no structural damage sustained and this is supported by the HPI check. In many ways, this is all a bit of a shame as the car is still a very good car and has had a lot less work done to it at that point than many other cars where they have rotted away! I’m sure that the car will sell as the price is still very good for a car in this condition. If anyone wants to know more, please either contact me via PM (I can provide Alastair’s contact details) or contact Alastair via his eBay listing. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) David, I can fully appreciate how a car deemed a write-off back in 2001 by an insurance company may well be a far better bet than a rusty barn find. AlanR Edited June 19, 2018 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Alan, Without wanting to drag my own topic off-topic, this is a really good discussion point to consider when selecting an insurance company for one’s pride and joy. Without an agreed value and rights to the car, I’d suspect that an insurance company may be way too quick to write off a car as uneconomic to repair, even for relatively minor damage, particularly as they are only ever likely to be paid a small premium for the insurance policy. Of course, they will provide third party cover and will have to pay out if the car is stolen, or substantially damaged so that it really is beyond economic repair. There’s been loads of topics and posts about a variety of different insurance companies and brokers. Just a thought! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Alastair’s car is sold. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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