What is it worth?

Sun 15 Apr 12 18:33

Re: What is it worth?

Hello Rick, going over to Corvette's and away from buggies then!

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Mon 16 Apr 12 06:29

Re: What is it worth?

Wreckersinternational wrote (View Post):Hello Rick, going over to Corvette's and away from buggies then!

No. I'll be back to building the buggies this summer after taking a long break to pay off my mortgage (which is now done). The Corvette is an opportunity that came out of the blue. I've always liked them but I hadn't considered buying one until I discovered that my Mum's friend a) had one and b) is moving house and has to get rid of it.

For those that don't know, I'm currently building this for me:



and another similar one for my partner Tina

More info at http://www.shining-wit.net/rick/buggy/index.html and http://www.shining-wit.net/tina/buggy/index.html

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Wotton-under-Edge, UK

Mon 16 Apr 12 13:02

Love the buggies!

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Wed 18 Apr 12 18:14

Re: What is it worth?

Absolutely love the buggy project. Touch of the Mad Max about it which appeals to my dark side. LOL

I paid £3300 for my 82 as a non runner, partially stripped, with a box of new spares worht about £1000. I bought it blind on ebay without even going to see it.

From looking at your pics I would pay easily the same amount for this one. £2k is stealing it really. If you could get this just to a running MOT'd standard and give the interior a proper clean up I expect you could get £4500-£5000 for it.

As far as costs go then there are so many nasties that can rack up £££'s. For example, say the radiator is clogged or leaking. £300! Say the tyres are shot - £500. Calipers all round - £800 min. That's just 3 things that will make little difference to the overall look of the car but you've done a grand and a half.

I'm with some of the other comments - get someone else to give that vital second opinion as you will miss stuff in the 'I reeaaally need this car' shopping mode.

Worth £3k if it's worth a shechel.

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Thu 19 Apr 12 23:17

Re: What is it worth?

rick.d.brown wrote (View Post): For those that don't know, I'm currently building this for me:



Here's mine,

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Fri 20 Apr 12 14:23

Re: What is it worth?

rick.d.brown wrote (View Post):Wreckersinternational wrote (View Post):Hello Rick, going over to Corvette's and away from buggies then!

No. I'll be back to building the buggies this summer after taking a long break to pay off my mortgage (which is now done). The Corvette is an opportunity that came out of the blue. I've always liked them but I hadn't considered buying one until I discovered that my Mum's friend a) had one and b) is moving house and has to get rid of it.

For those that don't know, I'm currently building this for me:



and another similar one for my partner Tina

More info at http://www.shining-wit.net/rick/buggy/index.html and http://www.shining-wit.net/tina/buggy/index.html

There are three of us from Baja Club on here now, Baz_d69 is here as well.

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Ridin' 95 on the highway, sideways, runnin' from Ol' John Law.
Got the booze in the boot, move it over Bo Duke, make way for a real outlaw!

Fri 20 Apr 12 16:14

Re: What is it worth?

Always wanted a GP/Manx swb buggy since I first saw one in Ace of Wands and Cowboy In Africa in '69

No bling, all VW parts.. Just like this one!!

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Wed 25 Apr 12 20:14

Re: What is it worth?

Hi Rick, did you buy the Vette ?

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Tue 14 Aug 12 22:26

Re: What is it worth?

Interesting thread, I too am in a very similar position bringing in a Vette "project" in from California. Its a runner and will arrive with lots of new parts.

The way I am looking at it is that over time with a bit of hard work, and parting with a few folded, I might end up with a nice wee runner. If I get out of my depth I'll ask for help. If it runs away I'll punt it on...

I will also be pestering you guys for advice as well.

Tue 14 Aug 12 23:56

Re: What is it worth?

Hey Bill,

The best way to start your project is by clicking this link ---> http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/files/downloads/CCCUKApplicationForm.pdf



Guy
CCCUK Membership

Sorry, could resist it!

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