NSU Prinz TT, Any knowledge? Values? issues?
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ChevronB19 said:
anyoldcardave said:
I have one coming my way, fingers crossed,know nothing about them, apart from transporting a project one from Ireland to Essex, years ago.
The car has been long term in a collection, not moved for a few years, the guy has owned it twice, sold it to Ireland, bought it back, and reunited it with its original UK registration, it is a RHD UK supplied car. Transferable valuable plate too.
It looks mint, is insured for agreed value of 17k, will need recommision, but there is a van load of parts with it, nos and used, so that may not be a parts chase.
Are they really worth that kind of money?
Anyone know of issues associated with these cars? Other than rust, which it does not have.
I am *deeply* jealous. PM me. When you say ‘come my way’ I assume you own it rather than sorting it for ‘the guy’?The car has been long term in a collection, not moved for a few years, the guy has owned it twice, sold it to Ireland, bought it back, and reunited it with its original UK registration, it is a RHD UK supplied car. Transferable valuable plate too.
It looks mint, is insured for agreed value of 17k, will need recommision, but there is a van load of parts with it, nos and used, so that may not be a parts chase.
Are they really worth that kind of money?
Anyone know of issues associated with these cars? Other than rust, which it does not have.
My dad had 5 (!), including 3 at the same time. He rallied them, and despite the 911 engine position, they’re a lot more forgiving handling wise than you might expect. He still has most of the stuff to upgrade a TT to a TTS.
If your mates is orange, even better!
https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.com/vehicle-...
MDMA . said:
PH’s resident “slightly overpriced” advertiser has one for sale.
https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.com/vehicle-...
Slightly lol, I am amazed they sell anything, I had seen it in my research, but as everything else is way overpriced, I guessed that was too, hence asking here. https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.com/vehicle-...
I do know someone who bought a car there, and it was not as good as described, which he knew on inspection, but wanted one anyway
That is the figure this car has an agreed value insurance policy in place, so it may not be too overpriced, but I am always suspicious of classic dealers, who also sell modern cars lol, the quick fixes to make them look mint, soon become apparent.
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I went to school with the owner of the red Sunbeam.
I went to school with the owner of the red Sunbeam.
I was entered in the 1967 RAC Rally (the one cancelled because of a national Foot and Mouth epidemic) in one of the NSU110TTS's that (somehow) had been lent to the British Army Motoring Association (BAMA).I was the last minute choice as navigator for Major Freddie Preston- who went on to do extraordinary things in Rallies with Rover 2000's: (and with whom I completed the 2003 London Sydney Rally in a Suzuki Ignis Sport...!) We met up at Bovington and drove up towards London for the start the next day. The car was very quick, but felt nervous/twitchy. The electrics warning light came on during the drive to the start...no alternator (Yes 1967, an alternator! There was a bit of panic, but the NSU importer managed to locate one in West London at the Mercedes Importer's depot (They also were the NSU importer I think) and it got fitted somehow!. I was a bit concerned that the fuel tank was over my knees and there was not much metal between us and anything we might hit! Although as we were waiting around at the start we were upset that the RAC was cancelled I was not totally gutted, because I thought the chance of us getting to the finish did not feel very high! I have no idea what happened to the car and it's twin.
It all ended well, because many of the army crews met up at the Steering Wheel Club on the next day to plot how we could get ourselves into the newly announced London to Sydney Marathon proposed for November 1968. Most of us did blag our way into cars for it! But that is another story.
It all ended well, because many of the army crews met up at the Steering Wheel Club on the next day to plot how we could get ourselves into the newly announced London to Sydney Marathon proposed for November 1968. Most of us did blag our way into cars for it! But that is another story.
david.h said:
I was entered in the 1967 RAC Rally (the one cancelled because of a national Foot and Mouth epidemic) in one of the NSU110TTS's that (somehow) had been lent to the British Army Motoring Association (BAMA).I was the last minute choice as navigator for Major Freddie Preston- who went on to do extraordinary things in Rallies with Rover 2000's: (and with whom I completed the 2003 London Sydney Rally in a Suzuki Ignis Sport...!) We met up at Bovington and drove up towards London for the start the next day. The car was very quick, but felt nervous/twitchy. The electrics warning light came on during the drive to the start...no alternator (Yes 1967, an alternator! There was a bit of panic, but the NSU importer managed to locate one in West London at the Mercedes Importer's depot (They also were the NSU importer I think) and it got fitted somehow!. I was a bit concerned that the fuel tank was over my knees and there was not much metal between us and anything we might hit! Although as we were waiting around at the start we were upset that the RAC was cancelled I was not totally gutted, because I thought the chance of us getting to the finish did not feel very high! I have no idea what happened to the car and it's twin.
It all ended well, because many of the army crews met up at the Steering Wheel Club on the next day to plot how we could get ourselves into the newly announced London to Sydney Marathon proposed for November 1968. Most of us did blag our way into cars for it! But that is another story.
That is some car history, It all ended well, because many of the army crews met up at the Steering Wheel Club on the next day to plot how we could get ourselves into the newly announced London to Sydney Marathon proposed for November 1968. Most of us did blag our way into cars for it! But that is another story.
I bought a Siuzuki Ignis Sport recently, or rather it came my way as a scrap car, badly faded red paint, a scrape on the rear quarter plastic trim, blowing exhaust, mint impressive interior, and a fun lively thing to drive, trade bought it, and a few weeks later it overtook me on the M25, looking mint.
After reading that, I am looking forward to driving the TT, yours and over posts suggest it is a capable fun car, I cannot see myself keeping it, I have got used to later, very usable classics with some horsepower, never know though, it could impress.
anyoldcardave said:
MDMA . said:
PH’s resident “slightly overpriced” advertiser has one for sale.
https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.com/vehicle-...
Slightly lol, I am amazed they sell anything, I had seen it in my research, but as everything else is way overpriced, I guessed that was too, hence asking here. https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.com/vehicle-...
I do know someone who bought a car there, and it was not as good as described, which he knew on inspection, but wanted one anyway
That is the figure this car has an agreed value insurance policy in place, so it may not be too overpriced, but I am always suspicious of classic dealers, who also sell modern cars lol, the quick fixes to make them look mint, soon become apparent.
I'd be wary of something that's described as needs recommissioning. That could be anything from an oil change to seized clutch, brakes and knackered suspension and electrical faults.
I owned a 1200 SC back in the mid 70's, I inherited it from my father that had two of them, always fancied a TT but never got there . Tough little engine that took loads of abuse and always came back for more. Rust was the big killer, the front wings were virtually wings as they flapped going down the road, wet and greasy roundabouts were always fun. It was eventually sold for parts as it was never going to pass another MOT.
There is a chap not far from me that has a little early 60's Prinz and also a 1200 TT both are show cars and don't see the light of day very often.
There is a chap not far from me that has a little early 60's Prinz and also a 1200 TT both are show cars and don't see the light of day very often.
anyoldcardave said:
After reading that, I am looking forward to driving the TT, yours and over posts suggest it is a capable fun car, I cannot see myself keeping it, I have got used to later, very usable classics with some horsepower, never know though, it could impress.
If you get bored with it, let me know, my dad is looking for one (hope this is ok with the mods)ChevronB19 said:
If you get bored with it, let me know, my dad is looking for one (hope this is ok with the mods)
If and when, I will put on the classifieds here first lol, and post a link on the thread if that is allowed, yes it does need a recommission as noted in the above post, not so wary of it though, as it drives and there is large parts package with it, and zero rust, that bit I enjoy, as I do taking old things for an mot test, Might be quicker than I thought lol, Friday night, bored, eBay, I bought another old Ford, a 39 year old Sierra, not seen it yet, other than pictures lol, and when the 105e estate rat rod comes back from gearbox rebuild, there ain,t enough room in the shed. Something will have to give before next winter and I do get bored easily, and buy more when I do.
anyoldcardave said:
If and when, I will put on the classifieds here first lol, and post a link on the thread if that is allowed, yes it does need a recommission as noted in the above post, not so wary of it though, as it drives and there is large parts package with it, and zero rust, that bit I enjoy, as I do taking old things for an mot test,
Might be quicker than I thought lol, Friday night, bored, eBay, I bought another old Ford, a 39 year old Sierra, not seen it yet, other than pictures lol, and when the 105e estate rat rod comes back from gearbox rebuild, there ain,t enough room in the shed. Something will have to give before next winter and I do get bored easily, and buy more when I do.
Might be quicker than I thought lol, Friday night, bored, eBay, I bought another old Ford, a 39 year old Sierra, not seen it yet, other than pictures lol, and when the 105e estate rat rod comes back from gearbox rebuild, there ain,t enough room in the shed. Something will have to give before next winter and I do get bored easily, and buy more when I do.
Unreal said:
I don't think that car is that badly priced. You'd get it for less. Any TT is quite a desirable and they are a fun drive.
I'd be wary of something that's described as needs recommissioning. That could be anything from an oil change to seized clutch, brakes and knackered suspension and electrical faults.
I agree, and it has just been reduced from 1695, which is the agreed insurance value of the other one. I'd be wary of something that's described as needs recommissioning. That could be anything from an oil change to seized clutch, brakes and knackered suspension and electrical faults.
What is a little off putting, is the description is not the usual " Raving" one, with " appears solid" . Bit like good condition for age lol, vague.
I mentioned the wary of recommissioning with my previous post, not too bothered by it, it drives with zero rust, and comes with a huge spares package.
If it will drive to the MOT shop, that is the first place it will go, cheapest and easiest way to get a good look and find faults.
lowdrag said:
Stayed at £10,250 all day and didn't make reserve.hah, just came across this special NSU a NSU Sport Prinz Bertone? for just under 10k euro 9.5k euro
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https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...
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