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DavidRulon

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Hi AH peoples... I'm on the research side of a 1967 Mark 3 AH that has been sitting in a garage in California for 29 years. Last started in 84, complete, first look for rust was promising, just a little lower fender and trunk lip bubbles, but the car has spent most it's life in Calif. 120K miles, it's melted a bit from sitting, the interior has what I believe to be vintage green 'shag' carpeting, but the black uphostered seats are intact as well as the dash area. Engine isn't going to turn over, pushed on the clutch which was stuck, and the pedal stayed on the floor, and the brakes.. lets just imagine that a complete workover there is waiting to happen too. Soft top, pearl white paint, wire wheels,etc.. Basically a possible great restore, 1 to 2 year project.
I've restored two Alfa Romeo GTV"s , In the middle of a 72 Citroen DS, and a few others in my backround, so the car and I will get along after a few early battles.
I am wondering....an offering price range of a car in this shape? I know the middle prices and top prices of cars that run and shine, but this car does neither right now, but a great candidate to do so. I expect little more rust than Ive found, the frame looked solid from what little I could see.
I've guessed 4K to 7K to get the car, trying to be fair to the seller, but being fair to me and all the surprises and costs that will come up. Plan is to keep and drive the car along with my Alfa's and sell it only when they can't pour me into the drivers seat..
thanks for any input... and... after 4 other forums, I am very impressed with both the cars and the people that work/love/help each other with the Austin Healey line..
regards
David R
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]Plan is to keep and drive the car along with my Alfa's and sell it only when they can't pour me into the drivers seat..[/QUOTE]

You're home, David.

With an eye to the true costs of the project (my opinion ONLY!) I'd stay well south of $5K as an appropriate offer. Shag carpet being a real indicator...

Your GTV's prompt me to think you've found a kinship here. I'm a closet Alfisti. Others here are as well. :jester:

WELCOME aboard! Go tell this tale in th' Healey forum and check back often. This place is ACTIVE. Not like the sedentary "usual" forums. Your posts will be answered in minutes, not days.

WELCOME ABOARD!!!
 
Hi There David,

Welcome also from the Pocono Mtns of PA.

I`m like yourself (Familiar with the Mid to High end costs of the Healeys).

I`m only guessing it has a title?

I tend to agree with Doc that $5K would probably be top end but the best place to find more input would be on the Healey Forum.

Best Wishes,

Russ
 
David,


Welcome aboard. BCF has good bunch of guys to have around.

AS one that is just finishing a 67 BJ8, if the car is not a rust bucket and all there. I'd go as high as $10k. I wouldn't have it done but the car will part out for more that that. For $5k, I'd pay it and pay shipping charge to Alabama. What color was it originally, that can make a difference.

Marv

Going for one of each
 
Sweet!!

You can read my saga in the signature, as I'm about 3 months ahead of you. just finished all the hydraulics, short of the fuel system. My 100-6 tried to cough over on starting fluid the other night, so I have great hope all she'll need is a tune up.

sjd
 
Thanks guys, Just as I sent this.. I saw the AH forum specific.. So, I'll go over there too and see what they say, but it looks like Im on mark for this.. .It does have title, and if I can figure out where to send pics, I'll send one or two with all the boxes covering it. ))
David
 
DavidRulon said:
Thanks guys, Just as I sent this.. I saw the AH forum specific.. So, I'll go over there too and see what they say, but it looks like Im on mark for this.. .It does have title, and if I can figure out where to send pics, I'll send one or two with all the boxes covering it. ))
David
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David,
Welcome to our humble forum. As the site owner, I couldn't help notice you are just up the road a piece in Santa Fe. I'm in Edgewood, about 50 or so miles south.

You will probably want to connect with Dave Porter in Albuquerque if you haven't already. Dave knows just about all there is to know about Healeys!


Basil
 
Hi, David, and welcome to the Forum. Come on over the the Healey forum! Post pictures! Buy the Healey!
 
Welcome from a member in Clovis NM. No Healeys..just an MGA, a few MGBs and an MGC-GT. Not alot of interest in LBCs in this area..I think I own more than the rest of the area combined.
 
Thanks guys... I'll be sure to contact Dave once/if I pull this off. The story of the car is a bit funny, but I'll have to wait until deal is done to tell you.
Jack.. When I was 14, a heck raiser, future felon, my father hooked me up with an old school chum from the 40's, I spent two summers (71,72) learning and working on VW's and MG's, TC's, TD's, B's.. Fun classics..
So.. the first round of talk on the car comes next week. I've used research from here and a few other sources as supporting evidence for the price Im offering, seller is a fair guy, so, we'll see if he wants to see his childhood toy put back together.. ))
 
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