Les Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Due to my failing health I have come to the sad decision that my hopes of doing anymore work on my TR2 just won't be possible, so it's time for a new owner to take over, so I offer my beloved TR2 for sale. I have owned the car since April 2002, and used it as my everyday transport for five years. The dreaded rust was by then eating both the body and chassis so I took it off the road for a rebuild. After building a roomy new workshop the work began. Work progressed slowly as I was still working six days a week at that time, but after stripping the car right down to nothing much of it had to be thrown away. A replacement chassis was sourced and repairs made. New inner sill attached and used to jig the rest of the body. It still needs the lower fulcrum pins sorting. Any rusted body metal was cut out and replaced with new, including both footwells, battery box, both floors, middle floor, boot floor, boot sides, wheel wells repaired, etc etc.Girling rear axle fitted but the noisy Lockheed is included. I fitted early disc brakes from a TR3 but include the full drum setup. The engine is stripped for a rebuild. I have two crankshafts both with standard journals so plenty of life left in those. I found a crack between the waterways in the head, low port, so I bought a replacement. This is blasted ready for reconditioning. H4 cards and manifold, plus a set of H6s with lowport manifold if you can find the Le-mans head. Very good overdrive gearbox, plus a very good non-overdrive spare. The car is complete with full set of instruments, seats, hood and frame etc New parts I have stored for the car include a top quality aluminium petrol tank, full set of stainless steel bumpers, stainless wing beading, Valeo/Cibie headlamp units with Osram Nightbreaker bulbs, Plus a few small bits and pieces, all included. The car is a RHD UK car and still carries its original 3 digit, 1 number registration (non transferrable). I have a British Motor Industry production record trace, plus a Standard Motor Company trace. Full V5C registration in my name. A few pics below to show the state of play. Not for the faint hearted or inept. Years of work still to do. I expect anyone interested to come and view the car and make a reasonable offer. I am in Shropshire, close to the M54 Telford. Regards Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Les ~ Sorry to hear of your predicament. I know the feeling well. I sincerely hope that your TR goes to a good home. My best regards ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks Tom. I know you've had your share of heartbreak. Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ2014 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Les, I am so sorry to hear this news Very best wishes Adrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Les, I too am very sorry to hear you are poorly. Ll remember being envious of some of you metal working skills in Photos you showed of your progress on the TR. Wishing you all the best. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Adrian, pm replied to and thanks John, thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 A few more pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Les this is sad news always looked forward to seeing you progress and enviable skills. All the best Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Les that is bad very bad luck I am most sorry. I remember asking you sometime back if you were a time served metal basher and was amazed to learn that you were self taught. You have done a splendid job on your bodywork and for anyone taking on the project a lot of the really hard work has already been done. Best of luck with the sale, It may be worth advertising on the Car and Classic site its completely free. I have unfortunately just sold my TR3A on there due to downsizing. but the advert received over 900 hits and sold quite quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Les Have you sold the TR2 yet? Regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Not yet Phil, I'm disappointed by the lack of interest to be honest, and still no sign of Fuzz and Tim with a trailer! ???? Perhaps if I mention an expected sale price of around £4500 - £5000. I can't imagine a cheaper TR2 than that, other than a rusted-out wreck. Regards Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Sounds far too cheap to me. Perhaps people were put off by an open ended price, fearing it be too high? It looks to me that you have done the really expensive stuff - I would have thought ~£10k would be the right ballpark figure. I just haven't the space, unfortunately. An alternative approach might be to see what someone like Stuart (If I might be so bold) might charge to complete it, after which you would be looking at a £28k to £35k car. This could then give you alternatives, get it finished and then sell (or keep), or sell it now for ~£30k minus what the additional cost for the next owner might be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Unfortunately Rod, time is the deciding factor here. I want to sell it to a register member who would complete it for their own use, so someone is going to get a bargain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Sorry to hear that Les, I appreciate the reason for sale is your health. Really hope you get a good price for the car, and it goes to someone who really wants the car for their own use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Les You have a PM Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hello Les, So sorry to hear your news, even though TS952 was sold some years ago as Patsy could no longer ride in her I still look at the register site every week or so. I am certain that your 2 will eventually go to a member that will complete what you started, you have certainly (in my opinion) done most of the hard work. All the best - Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Les You have a PM regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Les Hope things are ok I've tried sending you a PM (not sure you have rec'd it) can you PM me back please I'm interested in your TR2 Project, but would need to cancel another project which is about to start so I need to know quickly. Regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Phil PM re-sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ewan2 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hi Les Sent a PM. Ewan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Car is now sold at first viewing. Thanks to all who showed interest. Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hi Les ~ Here's wishing you all the best ~ Keep in touch. Regards ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Must be a tough choice Les. Hope you got a fair price after all you put into the car. I note, from your signature, your location of Shropshire. My car has its original Shropshire registration MAW333. Best Wishes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hopefully the new owner will keep us up to date with his progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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