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S3FHC wrote:The adage "buy the best example you can find" is fine, assuming you can afford to buy the best example.

I'd say the adage "buy the best you can afford" is more accurate, given the rising prices at the moment.

Not every potential Elan owner has the luxury of being able to pick the very best and may have to buy whatever their budget permits, then renovate the car as and when they can afford the time & money.

Cars are continually being dragged from garages ("barn finds") after years of neglect, then restored at great expense, with little consideration to their "investment" accepting that the costs will exceed the end value.

It's a good thing that there are these enthusiasts who are prepared to restore cars despite the end value NOT covering the expense invested in it, otherwise these cars would remain neglected or lost forever.

Many enthusiasts will restore a car with the intention of keeping it and, if they are lucky, perhaps see its value creep up over time. If they are very fortunate, they may have chosen a particular marque or model of vehicle that is worth more that the costs of its restoration once completed.

No dealer in his right mind would do what an enthusiast would as they would go bust unless they've either:
a) been given the car b) bodge the work required c) found something very sought-after and valuable.

Mark

lotus looker wrote:
When a person for that matter ANY person places a car for sale there is going to be a certain degree/amount of criticism/opinions, naturally there will be a broad range of comments as illustrated in this thread.

Elanintheforest wrote:I never did see the point in having a cake without eating it.
Mark

pharriso wrote:

lotus looker wrote:
When a person for that matter ANY person places a car for sale there is going to be a certain degree/amount of criticism/opinions, naturally there will be a broad range of comments as illustrated in this thread.

And that is why the other bulletin boards I visit say no discussion on for sale threads...

65ginetta wrote:

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I wanted an S3 Pre Airflow Coupe and looked for months. When I finally found one to look at, it was in a terrible condition, much worse than this car. Most of the trim and lots of the special bits were missing, completely rotted chassis, no engine, a total basket case, I snapped it up. This looks like a really nice project and if I had more time I would do it all over again, just don't fixate on the cost and when its finished you will have you version of a dream car.
This car is 51 #'s after mine and now I've had a good look at the pictures it should be a relatively straight forward and easy project. I'm already wavering !!

512BB wrote:Once again, the rules in the Cars For Sale section need updating and making clearer.

Some people think that this section is for cars for sale by individuals anywhere and on any site, but it is not. It is a place where MEMBERS OF THIS BOARD ONLY can advertise their cars, and only LOTUS CARS.

Secondly, who is remotely interested if someone thinks that a car advertised, is, in their opinion, expensive, or cheap for that matter. I can make my OWN mind up about it.

The rules of the board state that any negotiation should be done by private message or email. The rules need updating to state that NO COMMENTS are allowed against a members ad, and quite ridiculous that some folk think it okay for them to post pictures of their car on someone else's ad You want to talk about your restoration and your car. START YOUR OWN THREAD THEN. Guy trying to sell his car here!

Leslie