TVR 3000M Project - Approximate Value?
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Hi guys,
I am looking to sell a TVR 3000M project, it is a 1977 model that is stated to be a 3.2L V6 on the V5 (although my limited knowledge of the M series lead me to believe that were 3.0L). It has covered 74,000 miles with many previous MOT's to validate the mileage. It has extensive engine, suspension, diff and gearbox work in 1989 at TVR power totalling around £8,450 with many up rated parts (around 25,000 miles ago).
The car requires an enthusiastic overhall but it is by no means a wreck. It has not been run for a few months according to the previous owner and has been off the road for a few years. The paint has cracked in a few areas, the rear windscreen needs re-fitting and the interior looks worse for wear. On the flip side, the chassis looks to be in pretty good shape from what I could gather and it is all there ready to be tackled.
As the title suggests, my question is; what do people think it's approximate value could be? I appreciate that without seeing the car in person it is hard to tell, but I invite suggestions and rough ballpark figures.
I will post some images of the car to assist your estimates.
Thank you all in advance.
Chris
I am looking to sell a TVR 3000M project, it is a 1977 model that is stated to be a 3.2L V6 on the V5 (although my limited knowledge of the M series lead me to believe that were 3.0L). It has covered 74,000 miles with many previous MOT's to validate the mileage. It has extensive engine, suspension, diff and gearbox work in 1989 at TVR power totalling around £8,450 with many up rated parts (around 25,000 miles ago).
The car requires an enthusiastic overhall but it is by no means a wreck. It has not been run for a few months according to the previous owner and has been off the road for a few years. The paint has cracked in a few areas, the rear windscreen needs re-fitting and the interior looks worse for wear. On the flip side, the chassis looks to be in pretty good shape from what I could gather and it is all there ready to be tackled.
As the title suggests, my question is; what do people think it's approximate value could be? I appreciate that without seeing the car in person it is hard to tell, but I invite suggestions and rough ballpark figures.
I will post some images of the car to assist your estimates.
Thank you all in advance.
Chris
Hi all,
Thank you for your responses. I think it needs a fair bit of work before calling it a road-worthy vehicle. The brakes are tight and it needs plenty of little touch ups I'm sure.
I would rather sell it complete that split it up as there are only a finite amount of these little cars left.
It has had plenty of owners over the last 40 odd years so personal plates have been on the car; hence I have different registration numbers on some of the documentation.
I know an awful lot more about post 91 TVRs, so please excuse my ignorance on the M series.
Are we collectivly saying that the car is worth circa £2k in it's current condition?
All the best
Thank you for your responses. I think it needs a fair bit of work before calling it a road-worthy vehicle. The brakes are tight and it needs plenty of little touch ups I'm sure.
I would rather sell it complete that split it up as there are only a finite amount of these little cars left.
It has had plenty of owners over the last 40 odd years so personal plates have been on the car; hence I have different registration numbers on some of the documentation.
I know an awful lot more about post 91 TVRs, so please excuse my ignorance on the M series.
Are we collectivly saying that the car is worth circa £2k in it's current condition?
All the best
Thank you for everyone's responses thus far. I have removed the rear windscreen as it was half hanging off, it will obviously need re-fitting. I have kept the metal edging that fits within the seal in case they are unobtainable.
Now, with regard to performance upgrades, I have uploaded some pictures to see if any of you guys can tell me anything. With my limited knowledge of this era of vehicle, the only clues I found were a weber sticker in the engine bay and what I believe look like aftermarket dampers with red springs . . . Does the carb look aftermarket? Can anyone see any other goodies under the bonnet?
I have no idea what to value it at and I have had a few people contact me with a view to buying it. Chris, any help with a valuation would be great
Thanks for all the input
Now, with regard to performance upgrades, I have uploaded some pictures to see if any of you guys can tell me anything. With my limited knowledge of this era of vehicle, the only clues I found were a weber sticker in the engine bay and what I believe look like aftermarket dampers with red springs . . . Does the carb look aftermarket? Can anyone see any other goodies under the bonnet?
I have no idea what to value it at and I have had a few people contact me with a view to buying it. Chris, any help with a valuation would be great
Thanks for all the input
I have just spoken to a very helpful pistonheader and he has confirmed some of the performance modifications to be accurate. I now believe that everything on the invoices was done in 1989 which is good news. How much do people think this will increase it's value by?
The rear screen is perspex, you're right Adrian. It's good to know that the parts are not obsolite yet I will add more pics now.
With regard to the chassis, it looked fairly solid when I poked around it today. Obviously there was some surface rust on the outriggers but it all looked structually sound.
I really appreciate everyone's input
The rear screen is perspex, you're right Adrian. It's good to know that the parts are not obsolite yet
I will add more pics now. With regard to the chassis, it looked fairly solid when I poked around it today. Obviously there was some surface rust on the outriggers but it all looked structually sound.
I really appreciate everyone's input
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