3000M Value with patina

[plasticpig72]

If a 3000M is complete but needing a complete respray because of Pimples everywhere and Weathershield recovering + Roof recovering.
What would you think would be a fare price to pay ( chassis solid and has been rebushed)
Alan

[chris52]

A lot will depend on the rest of the car. I know you say the chassis is solid but what else needs attention? A basket case 3000m that needs a full restoration is £2k plus a nice user that's a bit scruffy but mechanicals are all working ok interior is acceptable and has a current Mot is £6k plus a fully restored M has to be £12k plus but a lot will depend on how old it is the early ones seem to get a bit more than the later ones. And the prices are going up and up. There is even a 3000m on eBay at £37k but that's wishful thinking at the moment but it wouldn't suprise me to them hitting £20k in the not to distant future.

[Moto]

chris52 said:

A lot will depend on the rest of the car. I know you say the chassis is solid but what else needs attention? A basket case 3000m that needs a full restoration is £2k plus a nice user that's a bit scruffy but mechanicals are all working ok interior is acceptable and has a current Mot is £6k plus a fully restored M has to be £12k plus but a lot will depend on how old it is the early ones seem to get a bit more than the later ones. And the prices are going up and up. There is even a 3000m on eBay at £37k but that's wishful thinking at the moment but it wouldn't suprise me to them hitting £20k in the not to distant future.

! I just had to have a look when I read £37k. That's a big step up in price from any other 'M' I've ever seen, I think a touch optimistic.

Also am I the only person in the world who hates blue Samco hoses? I just don't get it - black look a million times better and right on the car where as blue

Moto

[Astacus]

I am with you on that one.