25-03-2018, 05:13 PM
I didn't see this car, but it appears to be a totally original, unmolested, unrestored car in very sound rust-free condition, still with original trim (very rare indeed on cheap rexine-trimmed open tourers), and, incredibly, still with original paint (rust spotted but would soon improve with careful cutting back and waxing). Even the hood and sidescreens appear to be original. With a bit of sympathetic refurbishment you could take this car to a show and I guarantee there will be far more interest than in the usual over-restored glossy examples you see everywhere. I just hope that the new owner will carefully conserve what is there and not be tempted to follow the usual pattern of repaint, retrim, rechrome, rewire and re-everything else.
As regards price, it appears expensive, but how do you value originality? How many Sevens are still out there as original as this one appears to be? Maybe a dozen at most? Will there be another opportunity to buy one?
I can certainly see the value in this car, even if no-one else can. Incidentally, £11200 plus 10% Buyers' Premium, plus VAT on the premium comes to £12544.00.
As regards price, it appears expensive, but how do you value originality? How many Sevens are still out there as original as this one appears to be? Maybe a dozen at most? Will there be another opportunity to buy one?
I can certainly see the value in this car, even if no-one else can. Incidentally, £11200 plus 10% Buyers' Premium, plus VAT on the premium comes to £12544.00.