05-10-2023, 11:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-10-2023, 11:48 AM by Tony Griffiths.)
(05-10-2023, 11:25 AM)Mike Costigan Wrote: That door card upholstery doesn't look original; the check-strap should be fastened behind the door card, and the latter shouldn't be fastened with visible screw-heads. The pull-handle is the wrong shape, and the bakelite cover over the lock is missing... and that's just for starters!
Come on, Mike. Give him credit, there's that set of modern rubber mats to enhance the appeal.
(05-10-2023, 10:45 AM)John Mason Wrote: It begs the question. How much would you pay for a Ruby that does not run. I have a Ruby in reasonable condition body wise. It is fitted with a Phoenix Crank and the big ends were re metalled at the same time. Since then it has only done about 2000 miles. The car is not for sale but if it was I doubt I would get little more than that non runner.
John Mason.
In today's uncertain market, one is curious to know what a Ruby, fully restored and to its original specification would command. And by that I mean a car brought back to as near ex-factory condition as possible. A complete chassis rebuilt, a 100% 'new' engine with a Phoenix crank, new wiring loom, all the instruments working, the body brought back to A1 condition, the sunroof watertight and working, etc. Perhaps some desirable touches would be a car that retains - in reasonable order - its original leather seats, door trim, rubber floor mats and chromed parts. i.e. jump in and go and know that it's going to be as good as it could ever be.
(05-10-2023, 10:45 AM)John Mason Wrote: It begs the question. How much would you pay for a Ruby that does not run. I have a Ruby in reasonable condition body wise. It is fitted with a Phoenix Crank and the big ends were re metalled at the same time. Since then it has only done about 2000 miles. The car is not for sale but if it was I doubt I would get little more than that non runner.
John Mason.
In today's uncertain market, one is curious to know what a Ruby, fully restored and to its original specification would command - and by that I mean a car brought back to as near ex-factory condition as possible. A complete chassis rebuilt, a 100% 'new' engine with a Phoenix crank, new wiring loom, all the instruments working, the body brought back to A1 condition, the sunroof watertight and working, etc. Perhaps some desirable touches would be a car that retains - in reasonable order - its original leather seats, door trim, rubber floor mats and chromed parts. i.e. jump in and go and know that it's going to be as good as it could ever be.