c14rks

Hi newish to the scene was wondering what price range do 3 doors start and reach! I like the idea of a 3 door cosworth bit looking for something with a good history but needs work, I want something to work on to make concours don't really want a minter? Also something kissing engine and box or unfinished project? Anybody got any car they know of? Many thanks Steve

DixieTheKid

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Expect to pay 10k for a shed and 2k for a shell with id. There are cheaper out there, but it will take some serious digging and even then you have to get there first.

c14rks

Hi I do like the idea of building one from a shell? But it's finding one with a decent history as you wouldn't wanna do that with a doggy, flaky history shell. Are most 3 door parts readily source able. Is there anything I would struggle with, what do you think parts would total to build from a shell?

3drRich

If you want to do a proper job bud your gonna want 15k easy. That's what im into mine for but then its being built from a brand new shell with 500bhp.

c14rks

3dr rich sounds great? So including the shell your think your gonna be into 15k including everything and 500bhp? You spend that on a okay one? Where did you get your shell and did you have a ID for it?

3drRich

I got lucky as bought a complete rusty 3dr for 5k then bought a genuine new old stock road shell for sensible money from oakfields in hook. I have done pretty much most of the work myself.

Be careful if you do this as you really cant have a budget when your doing a project like this.

I think sometimes I would have been better of buying a nice one to start with

Harryh24

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I managed to get given mine (very jammy) need a full resto but I'll be doing all the work myself minus paint, parts aren't that easy to come by at a reasonable price! like dash boards Ł500 at least for a mint one!

cossie891

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There is plenty out there for sale mate

CrOwSoN15

Plenty out there, plenty of dogs too, tread carefully!

cossie891

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Even the dogs fetch good money and some parts are getting hard to find

Staffi

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Then the buyers must be nuts

Harryh24

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I sometimes worry about mine as according to a hpi I did it was stolen recovered, and scrapped lol! but I rang dvla and they have no record of it being scrapped, so they said they would inform the hpi people.

cossie891

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8k is still good money

james kiely

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i wouldnt bother going down the rebuild route ,buy the best you can afford as its the cars with low mile /good history that make the top dollar.

and you will find yourself forever chasing good parts

cossynut2

If this guy is not able to do a lot or most of the work himself there is no way he will be able to get a 500 bhp 3 door up and running for just Ł15k. Once you start with a project like this the money you have to spend is scary!

BRAMMER

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absolutely, i bought mine as a project in 2008 when parts were cheap - wouldn't even bother in 2014

3drRich

Anyone wanna buy mine LOL

3drRich

I was seriously considering buying Harris's 3dr and selling mine in bits as its probably worth good money now!

james kiely

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you have come to far now rich ,best finish it off or you will regret it mate lol

3drRich

You are right mate but I haven't touched it in months as works been manic!

DixieTheKid

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See you got a big job on at marchwood. Was gunna stop for a cuppa.

3drRich

Hello bud that's my new place Finally been granted planning after 6 months of fighting it. Gonna be starting it next week.

That's why I haven't touched the cossie!

boy-racer-1

My 3 door cosworth replica will be up for sale in a few weeks, everything on it is either new or reconditioned to standard cosworth spec and is a 100% rust free shell with full service history up to 2006 pm me if your interested

Martin-Hadland

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Is that the car in your sig??

cossie891

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That is his his car Martin but he has painted it black now

boy-racer-1

Yes mate full build thread on

http://forum.rsclassics360.co.uk/sho...1603#post11603 its having last few bits done before it's mot and then it'll be up for sale

Smudge374

I would say spend as much as you can and get the best you can for your money, otherwise you end up chasing your arse trying to find mint parts to finish yours. Either that or the people who are breaking their cars have you by the short and curlies! Charging a fortune for spares!

cossie4i+

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The prices are all over the place.

People see nice ones up for strong money and expect to get the same for there shed.

Mind you the high priced ones you see on ebay/pistonheads over and over again so they must be priced to high.

Steve

Staffi

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Totally agree Steve. Some are so over priced hence they sit there for weeks

cossie4i+

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Jasons old Moonstone 3dr is a case, it's on for 22k

No way is it worth that sort of money

Steve

BRAMMER

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Dead simple with these cars they are priced based on the condition of specific parts.

The range is going to vary massively between genuine Mint cars and 100k+ cars that have been driven in all weathers and are in your average everyday condition. The only problem is those in the trade that don't actually know too much about parts etc have issues with pricing and value everything top dollar.

Personally if i were looking for another car i'd want to be looking at enthusiasts car's in the high teens early 20's but the condition would have to match the price tag.

Staffi

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I would NOT pay 20k for a 3dr Chris, but it's all personal preference of course.

16k should get you a mint 3dr still IMHO and that's not exactly cheap money

Staffi

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That car's made some nice profit then Steve.

Dan cosworth 4x4

Depends if your buying to make money, or buying because its your dream car!
Does it matter if its Ł5k or Ł20k. In the grand scheme of things its still relatively cheap money for a car that you have aspired to own and will not deprecate like a modern motor?

Len

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I would not pay that for one. infact mine didn't sell for anywhere near the money people are asking, but good luck to them

Sinbad

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Proper answer

james kiely

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pete the days of finding one off cars like xrb for 16k is are gone forever i think

Sinbad

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That's the main problem though James, buyers want something for nothing and sellers want the earth because Fred bloggs got good money for his

Staffi

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Still good cars outhere James, got my eye on one, just hope it comes off, if it don't then hey ho

No one can tell me you can't get a PROPER 3dr for 16k

Buy on condition NOT milage too, that's where so many folks get it wrong too imo, low milers can be dogs for sure

james kiely

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i think most people at the minute are probably looking at dealers jumping on the bandwagon and overinflating prices .they feel annoyed as it was them the owner/ enthusiast that have spent many man hours and thousands of pounds maintaining these cars to the standard that a few nice pics and a load of old bullshit that the dealer have copied and pasted out off the internet seemingly warrants the high prices lol