next »

[grandpasTR3B]

Hi,
My grandpa has a 1962 Triumph TR3B all original. It has a hard and soft top w/side windows. Not sure of the odometer reading, but the engine was rebuilt approx 6 months ago and has maybe been driven 100 miles since. He has all receipts. He has owned it since 1965. He indicates there is no rust or collision damage at all. The interior has also been redone. The paint shines and it is a very cool car.

We are trying to figure out a value for the car since we would like to sell it. On EBay there was an auction that got up to 20,200 for the same model and the seller did not sell for even that amount. What seems like a good price to ask for this car and do you know of anyone who may be interested in purchasing it. We are in California.

[Brooklands]

There are many factors involved in setting a price for a car. I paid less than the eBay price for my TR3B but it lacks the hardtop and needs the side curtains to be restored. The engine in mine is also not the original one. The Commission number, any changes and alterations such as carburetors, steering box, wheels, etc. can also effect what the car is worth.
You may want to the British Heritage build sheet to see how original the car really is as it will list options, key numbers, and interior/exterior colors of the car when it left the factory. The closer to original, possibly the better the price.
Condition will be the final determining factor. If you sell on eBay, use a lot of photos, well lit, and taken in an attractive setting. Show the interior, engine bay, and be sure to highlight any and all imperfections. Set a reserve that is the minimum you will accept, and then start with a low price to get the bidding started. The real price is what a buyer will be willing to pay. Sometimes it will be less than you want, and other times it will be greater than you expect. Such are the joys of selling these cars.

Good luck.

[charley fitch]

If you have not looked at any online "BlueBooks" you may want to check www.manheimgold.com for a pricelist.  Again as earlier stated this is a beginning and the actual condition of the car will dictate your starting point.  And of course a buyer will dictate your ending point.  I use this price list more for insurance purposes as I am not about to sell my TR3B, my son would disown me if I did.
Charley 

[tracepac]

If you have not looked at any online "BlueBooks" you may want to check www.manheimgold.com for a pricelist.  Again as earlier stated this is a beginning and the actual condition of the car will dictate your starting point.  And of course a buyer will dictate your ending point.  I use this price list more for insurance purposes as I am not about to sell my TR3B, my son would disown me if I did.
Charley 

It's your Grand Daughter you should be worried about!!! 

[god92b]

In real estate it's location, location, and location. In vintage cars it's condition,etc,etc!!  The last numbers I saw were from a book that I cannot remember the name of but I did write them down and they list condition numbers from 1 thru 6. A car rated as 1 is a "trailer queen" perfect in EVERY way. A 3 is an older restoration not needing anything  at all and 6 is a parts car. The 63B numbers were 21k for a 1, 14.7 for a 2, 9.5 for a 3,  4200 for a #4 Driver and $2500 for a parts car. Add $1000 for a hardtop in condition 1 down to $200 in condition 4. Wish I could afford a second TR...... yours sounds nice, hope this helps.
Gordon