A10 SSS (Read 2,842 times)

[datsfun]

Jun 12, 2013 2:42:23 GMT 1 datman said:

He has phoned up to chat about parts etc. Sounded like he wanted to do a proper full resto.

No disrespect to new owner or the car, but is he mad wanting to do a full restoration on this? Surely he could have doubled his budget, bought a much nicer example when one becomes available and then do a easy restore? From what Al has highlighted , this car needs a lot of work. So we are looking at a build cost including paint and parts ( if available) of £5k easy , more like £8k if you farm out the welding, fabrication, bodywork..and this is not counting the hundreds of hours the owner has to put in. But hats off if the car is destined for a full restoration, certainly proved my ideology wrong

[datman]

I don't know of any other ones for sale, do you? I think he is planning some mods too.

[datsfun]

Jun 12, 2013 22:50:29 GMT 1 datman said:

I don't know of any other ones for sale, do you? I think he is planning some mods too.

Depending on his budget, everything is for sale ...there are on or two I know where if the buyer is serious and willing to pay upper quartile prices, cars can be sold

[Al Ramone]

Jun 12, 2013 23:00:41 GMT 1 datsfun said:

Jun 12, 2013 22:50:29 GMT 1 datman said:

I don't know of any other ones for sale, do you? I think he is planning some mods too.

Depending on his budget, everything is for sale ...there are on or two I know where if the buyer is serious and willing to pay upper quartile prices, cars can be sold

what is "upper quartile" ?


the buyer is a trader/garage so will be doing all the work, plus was planning on mods.


we all know buying the best car you can find is the often the most cost effective in the long run, but good cars are getting much harder to come by and don't come up for sale often. plus people seem reluctant to spend any more then they have too....


this car was MOT'd but sold for only a 3rd of the price of a recent 810 SSS that needed similar work and was not on the road.


did you tell Ricky he was Mad?

[datsfun]

Jun 13, 2013 8:32:37 GMT 1 Al Ramone said:

Jun 12, 2013 23:00:41 GMT 1 datsfun said:

Depending on his budget, everything is for sale ...there are on or two I know where if the buyer is serious and willing to pay upper quartile prices, cars can be sold

what is "upper quartile" ?

I would say £3k < > £5k for a very clean rust free example that may have been restored/mildly modified. Show quality or concours cars are > £5k

Jun 13, 2013 8:32:37 GMT 1 Al Ramone said:

the buyer is a trader/garage so will be doing all the work, plus was planning on mods.

Like I said, full credit to the chap for taking on the challenge. I would have waited for a better example to start with but thats just me. This goes back to the famous saying...opinions are like arses, we all got one.

Jun 13, 2013 8:32:37 GMT 1 Al Ramone said:

plus people seem reluctant to spend any more then they have too....

Yes lots of dreamers out there who want top quality cars for rock bottom prices

Jun 13, 2013 8:32:37 GMT 1 Al Ramone said:

this car was MOT'd but sold for only a 3rd of the price of a recent 810 SSS that needed similar work and was not on the road.

I put that down to market economics and desirability....Supply Vs demand. The blue 510SSS that was a complete basket case sold for £2.5k as well

Jun 13, 2013 8:32:37 GMT 1 Al Ramone said:

did you tell Ricky he was Mad?

I do all the time

[Ricky180B]

810 mad thats what i am.

[autoimagination]

Jun 13, 2013 12:53:01 GMT 1 Ricky180B said:

810 mad thats what i am.

well good afternoon 2 all .im the man who bought said a10 sss .car for me is a easy resto car .cheers 2 al for selling me it and when I get 2 grips with a computer ill post u my progress .I have tried 2 get a panel list emailed 2 me from datman but hasn't sent me 1 as he is really busy .2 mths busy lol  so I have asked on a couple of forums if theres any panels for sale .I own a bodyshop in Doncaster and didn't buy the car 2 make money I wanted 2 give the old girl a loving home she deserves a chance lol .I own several classic cars and it will look great sat with my other cars .I am going 2 modify the car so running gear will be for sae at some point as well as interior trim etc .

[autoimagination]

well hopefully starting on sss this weekend .my mantas nearly done .ill ring datman and hopefully another road trip ahead lol in reply 2 datsfuns comments about my sanity it has been questioned on numerous occasions mate but in my defence id rather build a car 2 be proud of than drive a car that will cost me money 2 fix other peoples short cuts .im priveliged 2 be able 2 work on cars I love .this a10 has survived this long and thanks 2 clubs like this people like al and will and of course urself the cars will continue 2 survive .I will post my progress as time goes on many thanks 2 all for the interest

[gainsb1]

I applaud you for your devotion. Cost/insanity shouldn't be the deciding factor for everyone. You are obviously not alone as there are many tales of amounts of money being spent to restore a car that exceed market value. It can't always be a financial issue because some people, perhaps like yourself, view this cost as being a valid part of their "hobby". My best friend (also a Classic Car Nut) once told me... " There are people out there who smoke and drink their money away (as a form of hobby, perhaps?) and have nothing to show for it, at the end of the day. You will have your car to show, enduring fun and, bar any accidents, no ill-health issues". You can argue that, but I make him right. Well done Autoimagination (your name probably says it all, and yes, I too have an A10 - not for sale)

Leigh (Area rep)

[Ricky180B]

Welcome I can't see this project costing much if you own our own body shop. You have a massive advantage and a big head start, unlike me and Many others on here we don't have this advantage but learn as we go along. Personally my view is simple it doesn't matter about money. It's all about your personal taste and devotion to how much you want it and love it, usually a good recipe for the wife to be nagging at you. Good luck with the project and keep the thread updated with the highs and lows.

[autoimagination]

Aug 26, 2013 22:40:35 GMT 1 Ricky180B said:

Welcome I can't see this project costing much if you own our own body shop. You have a massive advantage and a big head start, unlike me and Many others on here we don't have this advantage but learn as we go along. Personally my view is simple it doesn't matter about money. It's all about your personal taste and devotion to how much you want it and love it, usually a good recipe for the wife to be nagging at you. Good luck with the project and keep the thread updated with the highs and lows.

thanks for ur comments .like many of u I started in my garage at home .admittedly it is an advantage now for me but the buzz for me is the same .ive rebuilt cars that have been stood that long they had trees growing in the cars .not about money for me its a sense of pride turning a wreck into in my eyes anyway a moving work of art .I love buildings cars and saving a few worthy cars from the tin worm .the a10 will never be for sale it will be rebuilt and used as it should be .thanks again 2 al for selling me the car and catch u all later

[autoimagination]

Aug 26, 2013 22:20:00 GMT 1 gainsb1 said:

I applaud you for your devotion. Cost/insanity shouldn't be the deciding factor for everyone. You are obviously not alone as there are many tales of amounts of money being spent to restore a car that exceed market value. It can't always be a financial issue because some people, perhaps like yourself, view this cost as being a valid part of their "hobby". My best friend (also a Classic Car Nut) once told me... " There are people out there who smoke and drink their money away (as a form of hobby, perhaps?) and have nothing to show for it, at the end of the day. You will have your car to show, enduring fun and, bar any accidents, no ill-health issues". You can argue that, but I make him right. Well done Autoimagination (your name probably says it all, and yes, I too have an A10 - not for sale)

Leigh (Area rep)

thanks leigh couldn't have said it better mysef .a little insanity helps with old cars I think lol .ive 3 more datsuns I want then I might slow down abit all of which wont be sold I love 2 collect 70s cars

[sunny120y]

Welcome to the forum.. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the SSS

[datfan]

i have a similar headliner problem.. same car ..same colour. snap.

[gainsb1]

Nov 20, 2013 23:25:00 GMT 1 datfan said:

i have a similar headliner problem.. same car ..same colour. snap.

Both Al and I had a case of the droops (I,m talking about the headliner) that we sorted by removing the original liner and backboard through the hatchback. IIRC Al scrubbed off the foam backing and then stuck the original back onto the board. I chose to replace the lining with a new perforated white lining. I used High Temperature spray glue (from Fleabay)and a lot of patience to get it looking good.

Leigh (Area rep)