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Jul 29, 2012 4:19 pm
Jul 29, 2012 4:19 pm
Subject: Re: 1955 3.0 litre Mk 2 4 door for sale on carandclassic web site
Tis of course is a complete car, with engine, gearbox, all instruments, all interior, all electrics and lights etc. Albeit a barn find. But of course, unlikely to get this price for his car. The engine needs a large amount of work and one can expect a 5 -10k bill for this alone
When many of the major parts are missing, it tends to become a little more difficult financially to restore the saloons. A very good, complete and road taxed, 4-door car is still cheap; ca. 20-25k.
The problem with these saloons is that the cost of the parts and a proper restoration / time are more expensive than a complete car is worth when restored.
Cars with the wrong engine or incorrectly restored, just don't hold their value, collectors and buyers are very picky when it comes to post-war classics, even more so with saloons...
Best of luck with your project and you should get a copy of the 2.6 and 3.0 litre owners manual from the Lagonda owners club, it will give you sources for all your missing electrics etc etc..
Tis of course is a complete car, with engine, gearbox, all instruments, all interior, all electrics and lights etc. Albeit a barn find. But of course, unlikely to get this price for his car. The engine needs a large amount of work and one can expect a 5 -10k bill for this alone
When many of the major parts are missing, it tends to become a little more difficult financially to restore the saloons. A very good, complete and road taxed, 4-door car is still cheap; ca. 20-25k.
The problem with these saloons is that the cost of the parts and a proper restoration / time are more expensive than a complete car is worth when restored.
Cars with the wrong engine or incorrectly restored, just don't hold their value, collectors and buyers are very picky when it comes to post-war classics, even more so with saloons...
Best of luck with your project and you should get a copy of the 2.6 and 3.0 litre owners manual from the Lagonda owners club, it will give you sources for all your missing electrics etc etc..