A car like that, Tony, is at least worth 25% of what Team Sprite got at auction for the classic, '58 Sprite, given that there is an 18 year difference in cars (given the value of historic nostalgia). Why not, if you put your heart into it, "do" your car??? A nice car, done right, in todays market...IS A NICE CAR!!! I would love to see what you have going, and watch your progress. I think it is by no small coincidence that Team Sprite did as fabulously as they did, as unique, and special as that project is, given some of the otherwise unobtainable, practical, day-to-day, experience that was extended from, and is available in this forum (courtesy of Basils' good graces...praise be to the master!!), and the generosity given towards "maintaining the breed" extended to all who love LBCs by the members here. It follows that such a spectrum of practical experiences available can only be an invaluable asset that will help in bringing the dream of your LBC to where you you see it. each car "done right" enhances all our LCB experiences! I guess what I am trying to say, after a long evening of darts (flew good too!) and ale tonight, is don't value your LBC, treasure it!! It IS worth it!
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Sorry for my little "rant"...I read a good rant here earlier about parenting (in the Pub I think!) and read this thread and ran on a bit myself!