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TR2/3/3A Thoughts on This EBay TR3 Please

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I see a $20K +/- driver quality car...tops. Having done three of them myself to a similar standard, I can't see anybody having 30K in a restoration of this level, unless it was a basket case before restoration. If it was, it's their fault for buying a car needing that much work. If you know what you're getting and get it at a price that makes you happy and are prepared to work on things as needed, you could have some fun. An AH is going to cost you more and may be restored to the same level and need the same things. Nobody in their right mind buys these cars as investments, however, I don't agree that a driver quality, classic car of any kind, that is maintained and driven is going to depreciate from use.
 
Kleykamp said:
I don't agree that a driver quality, classic car of any kind, that is maintained and driven is going to depreciate from use.
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I actually agree with you. The primo restorations are the ones that depreciate with use, that's why they come to shows in covered trailers. My point was not to pay for the primo restoration, whether this one is or not, if you are going to use it as a driver. Tom
 
TRopic6 said:
Does anyone think the studs that attach the wire wheel adapter are sticking out too far? If they weren't cut back I hope they don't scrape the wire wheel.
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They certainly are too long in that photo! But it might have been taken during the process and they were trimmed later. There doesn't seem to be any damage from the wheel riding on the ends of the studs, which would show up with just a few miles of driving IMO.
 
TomMull said:
I actually agree with you. The primo restorations are the ones that depreciate with use, that's why they come to shows in covered trailers. My point was not to pay for the primo restoration, whether this one is or not, if you are going to use it as a driver. Tom
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Exactly! Instead of paying for a "10" and driving it to a "7" buy an 8 and keep it that way or make improvements on it a little at a time. It's hurts the pocket less. I enjoy looking at the 10's though, so those of you that have the deep pockets for the car, the trailer, the climate controlled garage, etc. Thanks!
 
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