What sort of money would I need to pay ?
Discussion
I'm early retired (health grounds) so there is restraints on my spending and that means I have to look at the bottom end of vehicles I fancy rather then the top end.
At the moment a Gilbern Invader is something I'm drooling over as it "ticks all the boxes" but no way could I afford one in roadworth condition so would be looking at a total basket case to restore.
Anyone give me a very rough idea of how much a MKII or MKIII Invader needing chassis repair, engine rebuild, retrim etc (ie a heap
) would cost me so I can see if within my scope ?
I assume the Invader is the most common model and therefore I'm more likely to get one I could afford ?
Thanks.
Paul H
At the moment a Gilbern Invader is something I'm drooling over as it "ticks all the boxes" but no way could I afford one in roadworth condition so would be looking at a total basket case to restore.
Anyone give me a very rough idea of how much a MKII or MKIII Invader needing chassis repair, engine rebuild, retrim etc (ie a heap
) would cost me so I can see if within my scope ?I assume the Invader is the most common model and therefore I'm more likely to get one I could afford ?
Thanks.
Paul H
Edited by Compo_Simmonite on Monday 31st August 12:52
Hi Paul.
First availability : GT's......rare in complete condition. Genie.....reasonably available......MkI......rare, only 78 made, only 21 on the road now. MkII....same as Genie, quite easy to get. MkIII....probably the most common seen.
The Club rescues wrecks to pass on to members at as little as £250 for a basket case. Well worth joining at £30 for a years membership and access to loads of advice and technical help on the Gilblog forum. (I'm a member as you can tell!)
So, up and running cars, Mot'd, needing tidying, GT - £4000 to £6000. Genie - £2000 to £3500. MkI - £2500 to £4000. MkII - £2000 to £3500. MkIII - £3000 to £5500. ( these are my estimates after watching cars for sale on e-bay and through classified ads selling over the last 3 years. They are not final and only a rough guide). Each car has it's own merits, history and rareity.
In my opinion this marque is very overlooked and lost in amongst the more known classics, with a total production run of about 1005 cars, and roughly about 300 known of and on the road.
Driving experience.....your cheeks will ache from smiling so much! With the 3.0ltr cars bursting with power and torque in a body weighing in at just a ton, it's power to weight is very high. It's a bit like driving the Capri 3.0ltr with the back end being lively at times. They're not the greatest at cornering, being over 30 years old, but in a straight line....wow. I just love coming off a round a bout with a golf GTi trying to go past you, but once you're straight, hit the gas hard in 3rd gear, and you'll sail past them without having to change gear up to three figures ( which we never do because it's illegal, eh)
Insurance.....fully comp, international recovery, legal protection, etc £125 a year.
Fuel Consumption....Driven reasonably, about 25 - 28 mpg.
Spare Parts....The owners club has it's own spares list and actively sources and has made new to keep these cars going. The MkIII is ford based so possibly the cheapest to maintain. The club sell new chassis.
All in all, well worth getting one.
Am I biased, YES, I love them.
Wayne.
First availability : GT's......rare in complete condition. Genie.....reasonably available......MkI......rare, only 78 made, only 21 on the road now. MkII....same as Genie, quite easy to get. MkIII....probably the most common seen.
The Club rescues wrecks to pass on to members at as little as £250 for a basket case. Well worth joining at £30 for a years membership and access to loads of advice and technical help on the Gilblog forum. (I'm a member as you can tell!)
So, up and running cars, Mot'd, needing tidying, GT - £4000 to £6000. Genie - £2000 to £3500. MkI - £2500 to £4000. MkII - £2000 to £3500. MkIII - £3000 to £5500. ( these are my estimates after watching cars for sale on e-bay and through classified ads selling over the last 3 years. They are not final and only a rough guide). Each car has it's own merits, history and rareity.
In my opinion this marque is very overlooked and lost in amongst the more known classics, with a total production run of about 1005 cars, and roughly about 300 known of and on the road.
Driving experience.....your cheeks will ache from smiling so much! With the 3.0ltr cars bursting with power and torque in a body weighing in at just a ton, it's power to weight is very high. It's a bit like driving the Capri 3.0ltr with the back end being lively at times. They're not the greatest at cornering, being over 30 years old, but in a straight line....wow. I just love coming off a round a bout with a golf GTi trying to go past you, but once you're straight, hit the gas hard in 3rd gear, and you'll sail past them without having to change gear up to three figures ( which we never do because it's illegal, eh)
Insurance.....fully comp, international recovery, legal protection, etc £125 a year.
Fuel Consumption....Driven reasonably, about 25 - 28 mpg.
Spare Parts....The owners club has it's own spares list and actively sources and has made new to keep these cars going. The MkIII is ford based so possibly the cheapest to maintain. The club sell new chassis.
All in all, well worth getting one.
Am I biased, YES, I love them.
Wayne.
Edited by waylison on Friday 4th September 22:00
these cars are really underrated.
but dont forget: even a car with a fresh mot does not prove that the chassis isnt rotten in some hidden corners.
do not believe ANY mot, believe onyl what you have personally proved and seen...on a ramp!!!
i would say: 80% of the cars which are for sale do need a body off restoration (as the ones which have had this done arent for sale anymore), even when they have been recently resprayed, incl. a nice refurbished interior plus a rebuilt engine.
people often do cosmetics on the reachable areas, but the rotten chassis often remains the same.
again: do not trust ANY Mot!!!
but dont forget: even a car with a fresh mot does not prove that the chassis isnt rotten in some hidden corners.
do not believe ANY mot, believe onyl what you have personally proved and seen...on a ramp!!!
i would say: 80% of the cars which are for sale do need a body off restoration (as the ones which have had this done arent for sale anymore), even when they have been recently resprayed, incl. a nice refurbished interior plus a rebuilt engine.
people often do cosmetics on the reachable areas, but the rotten chassis often remains the same.
again: do not trust ANY Mot!!!
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