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Here's a VERY nice RHD TR3A that can be purchased at a fair price. I drove the car and almost bought it.

Let me know if you are interested and I can put you in contact with the owner.
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Yankee- So what's up with that blue and white,
twin I/O scow on oil barrels? Is it around a
34 footer? Are those props 17's ? What's she
powered with?

Party scow or fishing scow?

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Gordo,
Those cars look pretty rough to me! Personally I would have thought that a more solid car would be a better starting point. It is incredibly frustrating when every panel is rusted or bent. However, you may be very much more skilled that me.
My first TR3A was a complete wreck, although it was a Californian car so reasonably rust-free. It took me 8 years to rebuild and ended up costing me more than ÂŁ20,000 ($40,000). I sold it for ÂŁ11,000 once completed.
My next TR3A was a runner and I bought it for ÂŁ5,300. So far I have owned it for 16 years, rebuilt the engine, fitted an overdrive gearbox, had some old accident damage repaired to the rear, crashed and rebuilt the front! I have continually repaired, replaced or rebuilt bits on it and so far it has cost me a total of ÂŁ11,500 (about what it is worth). I have enjoyed every moment of both experiences, but I have to say when I was rebuilding my first TR I really wished I could be driving it.
I think there is also quite a bit of luck involved with how good or bad your project car turns out to be. You wouldn't believe the list of things that were wrong with my first TR!
Let us know what you decide.
Nick
 
I agree with all who said to go to a city and find the British car club and learn more about the car. There isn't anything like riding in a TR 3. They will happily try to find the best local car or maybe have a contact to a Tr 3 that will be worth the money. Good luck and enjoy the journey and all the new friends whoo will share your enthusiasm.
 
Hey Yankee;

What`s your TR project All about?

What`s the story on the RH Drive TR3A above?

Please send me a PM or email myself directly at: toysrus@ptd.net

Thanx Much;

Regards, Russ

PS: I ask about the Green TR cause I may purchase one from a BCF partner and would like some basic ideas relative to the Cost etc: The one I`m looking at was Restored 10yrs ago and also is a RH Drive:

PPS: What`s everyones Opinion on RH vs LH Drive: Is it an easier Sell for a RH Drive? There seems to be a fair amount of Contraversy Here!
 
I appreciate all the advice. A solid driver is on the horizon.

Although I thought I'd be purchasing something soon, the better half advised me our daughters wedding is going over budget and part (most) of my fun money is buying dinner for people I don't know but my daughter does. Which is fine with me, family first.

We may the the ride to Lilyponds on Sunday in the 6. I haven't taken it further than 50 miles away from home so it may be a trip depending on the rain.

Thanks to all, Gordo
 
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