Anyone looking for a Granny Project ?

Anyone looking for a Granny Project ?

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Moto

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1,240 posts

254 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Just in case anyone on here hasn't seen this and is looking for a Grantura, this looks nice.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1171461

It's got a Climax engine as well. Reckon there could be a lot of bidders, especially based on the estimate.

Moto

Moto

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1,240 posts

254 months

Saturday 30th November 2019
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Barn find / full resto projects often sell quickly and for much more than they're worth on paper. Road going examples often are the better buys but don't sell quickly.

There are a lot of dreamers ready to hand over relatively large bundles of cash with massive enthusiasm and the best intentions of doing a project build. Lack of time and knowledge together a realisation of the work involved and the further large bundles of cash required means many cars then sit around in garages, sheds & barns until they're sold on again to another enthusiastic, well intentioned dreamer.

Only a small percentage of project cars end up reaching completion and becoming a road going example. I would hazard a guess that there are at least two classic TVR projects waiting in garages for every one on the road.

In answer to your question :

Option 1 : sit on it until it starts to rot away and needs a rebuild. Then sell it as a barn find.

Option 2 : just use it and enjoy driving, owning and looking at a fantastic car

Option 3 : reduce the asking price until potential buyers start showing interest

Option 4 : as is but just accept it may take a while to find a buyer at the true worth of the car

Sorry that's not much help but it felt good to share the non-sense of classic TVR values

Moto




Moto

Original Poster:

1,240 posts

254 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Hi Graham.

Well done on your purchase. I think it's a great project and I personally love the Climax engine. It's great that it's been purchased by someone who has the experience to do it justice. Keep us informed on progress will you.

Congrats

Moto