Scollinguk Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hi All, New to the forum as I've just been 'given' a Mk3 Triumph Spitfire by my grandfather in law. The car has been sat for a long time and needs a lot of work. He bought it from new and was going through early stages of restoring it when he had a stroke and wasn't able to work on it any more. I've agreed to take it on a project and give him a fair value for the car in its current state with a promise it will stay in the family. I've attached pictures to try and give a fair representation of the condition and also the parts he already bought but hasn't fitted yet. Hopefully you can help me value this and then also support as I start this journey! Thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 1-2K region. It has some new stuff if a full set of seat covers that is a few hundred quids worth. Looks a viable proposition, but still a fair bit of work. A good mk3 will be worth 10K if done to a decent standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Looks a pretty decent basis to me - way better than what I started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scollinguk Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Thanks both, so sounds like £2,000 including the parts would be a fair value to give him for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Yes, I think that is very fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 You may wish to try to clean and retain some of the original parts as the new ones may be of a lesser quality. Certainly don't throw anything away. And try and find all the parts that have been removed already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 +1 for what the Scrapman says, never throw anything away until you're for the the replacement and fitted it! Reproduction stuff can be tricky to fit, of poor quality and just look odd next to original kit. You may also need the original as a reference. The car looks well worth the effort - good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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