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Pick of the Projects Oct 30, 2022 20:14:22 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Oct 30, 2022 20:14:22 GMT

1968 Morris Minor convertible - Original factory car - all structural works complete - requires paint, trim & refitting - Easy home restoration with all new parts available off the shelf - Vendor is asking a fair £3,750

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1517426

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Pick of the Projects Nov 4, 2022 15:06:14 GMT fer4l likes this

Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 4, 2022 15:06:14 GMT

1958 Austin Metropolitan - Complete for restoration - An acquired taste but a decent project - easily modified has it shares lots of mechanical parts with the BMC range of cars - Very fairly priced at £2,700

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1441073

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Pick of the Projects Nov 9, 2022 8:00:26 GMT fer4l and toomanyprojects like this

Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 9, 2022 8:00:26 GMT

1966 Triumph TR4A - Project for complete restoration - Heritage certificate - Engine present but stripped, probably parts missing at this money but everything is available for these cars - Very cheap at this price £2,750 (Worth this in parts alone)

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1520795

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Pick of the Projects Nov 11, 2022 14:54:16 GMT grumpynorthener likes this

Post by jpsmit on Nov 11, 2022 14:54:16 GMT

On this side of the pond TR7s remain massively undervalued IMHO. I realize there was a lot of pushback when they came out but I never disliked them and I appreciate them more and more. This one seems to me to be crying out for a fun restomod. Certainly you couldn't get into the hobby for much less.

BTW this is about 545 pounds

www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/barrie/1977-triumph-tr7-sale/1640067100

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1976 MG Midget running sort of
1970 Envoy Epic GT 9 years into a 2 year project
1958 Fiat Multipla barn art
1930 Austin 7 Boat tail tourer in boxes

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Pick of the Projects Nov 11, 2022 17:01:26 GMT

Post by gtviva on Nov 11, 2022 17:01:26 GMT

Nov 11, 2022 14:54:16 GMT jpsmit said:

On this side of the pond TR7s remain massively undervalued IMHO. I realize there was a lot of pushback when they came out but I never disliked them and I appreciate them more and more. This one seems to me to be crying out for a fun restomod. Certainly you couldn't get into the hobby for much less.

BTW this is about 545 pounds

www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/barrie/1977-triumph-tr7-sale/1640067100

Looks like the engine might not be under the bonnet?!!

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jpsmit Race Engineer Posts: 1,216	Pick of the Projects Nov 12, 2022 3:01:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jpsmit on Nov 12, 2022 3:01:31 GMT I wondered too - I keep looking and thinking a subaru flat four could tuck under that bonnet and maybe all wheel drive
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Pick of the Projects Nov 12, 2022 8:55:54 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 12, 2022 8:55:54 GMT

There's a number of projects coming up on the Car & Classic auction site over the next few days

First one is this 1968 Daimler 250 V8 - Its running but in need of light recommissioning having been stood for several years - its currently bid to £3,500

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1968-daimler-250-v8-8GKDJ8

Next is this 1974 Triumph Stag - 2 owners from new with much history - engine runs from an external fuel supply - complete for restoration - pretty reasonable starting point as Stags go - currently bid to £3,100

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1974-triumph-stag-v8-automatic-8e7NWn

Last one is this 1979 Fiat 124 Spider - Its left hand drive - complete for restoration - No reserve and currently bid to just £700

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/no-reserve-1979-fiat-124-spider-project-lhd-8W2KQ4

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grumpynorthener Driver Posts: 8,480	Pick of the Projects Nov 24, 2022 9:50:10 GMT fer4l and toomanyprojects like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 24, 2022 9:50:10 GMT 1956 Pontiac Star Chief - Requires a hell of a lot of work but its complete & cheap at £2,500 www.carandclassic.com/car/C1409421
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Pick of the Projects Nov 28, 2022 19:02:01 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 28, 2022 19:02:01 GMT

1974 Porsche 911 Targa project - Early 70's Porsche projects don't come particularly much cheaper than this - Ok there's no engine & transaxle with it but that in itself could open up another world of options for the drive train - Vendor is asking £6,795

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1527207

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Pick of the Projects Dec 2, 2022 20:38:29 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Dec 2, 2022 20:38:29 GMT

Ford Pilot projects - These flathead V8 cars are quite sought after - The grey car looks pretty sound & complete - the blue car is missing its engine and would make a good parts car - dealer is looking for £5k for the pair

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1528561

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Pick of the Projects Dec 3, 2022 2:45:54 GMT fer4l, grumpynorthener, and 1 more like this

Post by jpsmit on Dec 3, 2022 2:45:54 GMT

Dec 2, 2022 20:38:29 GMT grumpynorthener said:

Ford Pilot projects - These flathead V8 cars are quite sought after - The grey car looks pretty sound & complete - the blue car is missing its engine and would make a good parts car - dealer is looking for £5k for the pair

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1528561

and as an added bonus the home made bonnet scoop on the Range Rover in the background instantly qualifies it for the RSPCA!

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1976 MG Midget running sort of
1970 Envoy Epic GT 9 years into a 2 year project
1958 Fiat Multipla barn art
1930 Austin 7 Boat tail tourer in boxes

grumpynorthener Driver Posts: 8,480	Pick of the Projects Dec 3, 2022 15:00:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grumpynorthener on Dec 3, 2022 15:00:12 GMT 1977 Triumph Stag - Requires complete restoration - Not the worst that I've seen before today - Vendor is looking for £1,800 www.carandclassic.com/car/C1468177
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Pick of the Projects Dec 4, 2022 12:44:30 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Dec 4, 2022 12:44:30 GMT

1984 Renault 5 Gordini Turbo - Genuine Gordini Turbo in an accident damaged & rotten shell along with a spare standard car to reshell it into - Vendor is looking for a strong £4,995 given that the Gordini engine looks to have been used for a boat anchor but then again Gordini's are rare and demand strong money

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1528764

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Pick of the Projects Dec 6, 2022 10:19:55 GMT Macleesh likes this

Post by grumpynorthener on Dec 6, 2022 10:19:55 GMT

1966 Triumph 1300 TC manual - requires light recommission - looks largely original & unbodged - use as is or there's a load of opportunities for going quicker / modding etc - Dealer is asking a fair £2,750

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1529262

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Pick of the Projects Dec 19, 2022 16:35:37 GMT jpsmit likes this

Post by grumpynorthener on Dec 19, 2022 16:35:37 GMT

1948 Peugeot 202 Pickup - Requiring recommission - whilst some owners may relish the challenge of a full restoration the other camp would just opt to get this running / reliable & back on the road in its current working clothes - Vendor is seeking £4,495 which TBH is a bit on the steep side - Having said that - find another

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1533658

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Pick of the Projects Jan 29, 2023 16:02:33 GMT fer4l and grumpynorthener like this

Post by nudgerss on Jan 29, 2023 16:02:33 GMT

Dec 2, 2022 20:38:29 GMT grumpynorthener said:

Ford Pilot projects - These flathead V8 cars are quite sought after - The grey car looks pretty sound & complete - the blue car is missing its engine and would make a good parts car - dealer is looking for £5k for the pair

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1528561

I do like a Ford Pilot. Great looking cars and a V8 as a bonus.

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grumpynorthener Driver Posts: 8,480	Pick of the Projects Jan 31, 2023 14:19:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grumpynorthener on Jan 31, 2023 14:19:53 GMT 1956 Hillman Minx Convertible - Complete for restoration - running engine - rare car - sensibly priced at £1750 www.carandclassic.com/car/C1545682
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grumpynorthener Driver Posts: 8,480	Pick of the Projects Feb 13, 2023 14:58:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grumpynorthener on Feb 13, 2023 14:58:54 GMT 1959 Sunbeam Rapier Mk 2 - Complete for restoration - Fairly rare & stylish car - well sought after £1,795 will listen to offers www.carandclassic.com/car/C1527055
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Pick of the Projects Feb 19, 2023 11:39:11 GMT

Post by grumpynorthener on Feb 19, 2023 11:39:11 GMT

1953 Wolseley 4/44 - Running & driving project - 38,000 miles - very solid - one of those projects that requires more time than money - readily converted to twin carb spec - shares a lot of mechanical components with the MG Magnette - very fairly priced at £4,495 - the reg number alone is worth in excess of this if its transferable but the car deserves to retain its original reg

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1473590

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grumpynorthener Driver Posts: 8,480	Pick of the Projects Feb 21, 2023 18:33:14 GMT fer4l likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grumpynorthener on Feb 21, 2023 18:33:14 GMT 1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1300 - Solidish rolling shell - part complete - ideal restromod / race spec etc - left hand drive and in Germany but still cheap at £1,772 www.carandclassic.com/car/C1552919
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