Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi guys, I'm thinking of selling my 1977 Spitfire 1500 but I don't really know how much its worth. I bought it last year as a project for £3800 and now it has an mot and rebuilt engine, mostly new interior. The paintwork isn't great and it has the GT6 bonnet. I don't know why but I'm only 18 and that's what came with it when I bought it before I knew more about the cars. The rear diff has an oil leak although I can fix it and the seals are relatively cheap. The overdrive works and the gearbox and clutch are good apart from a slight rattle in first. The tyres all have plenty of tread on them and I have a hard top and a soft top. Although you cant see out of the back windows on the soft top and the hardtop really wants some TLC - it's the wrong shade of red and theres patches of rust at the bottoms and a tear in the head lining. The rear carburettor wobbles although doesnt leak. The headlights have been changed to h4's. The best thing about it is there is no rust and no underseal as the bloke I bought it from changed the majority of the panels. I have all the receipts for what the previous owner did to the car and it was something around £6000 in total. If any of you have an idea how much it's worth or you need more pictures or descriptions I look forward to your replies. Thanks in advance,Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Cooper Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi Luke, Are the sills held on with self tappers? I can't see any evidence of spot welds in the return edge. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I think (hope!) those are just stainless covers held on by those screws but I'm not keen on the look of that photo either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Yeah they are stainless steel covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Should I try and get a better photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Here's some more photos - no idea if they are helpful or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 They look like hiding rust area at the sill joint at rear section, might be worth taking it off to see what its like under there but generally it looks in good condition to me 👍🏻 floor looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 They were only put on last year and it's been kept inside since then and only driven occasionally so I dont think its hiding rust under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 If selling the car take them off. Just about every potential buyer will assume that they are hiding rust. Certainly keep them so they can go with the car, but I would want to inspect the sills. Is the bonnet steel or fibreglass? that will affect value. But if all steel, no rust and slightly iffy paint, I reckon 4K but that is without seeing it in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 It's a fibreglass bonnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Luke Remon said: It's a fibreglass bonnet That takes a significant chunk off the value, so subtract £500, possibly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, clive said: That takes a significant chunk off the value, so subtract £500, possibly more. On the other hand it's a rust-free bonnet and a huge weight saving, so could actually add value... It's all in the way in which you phrase the advert. Luke - have a look at adverts on the TSSC website, and on eBay or Gumtree - that gives you some idea of what prices are like at present. Compare yours as like-for-like as you can and it will illustrate the current going price. There's no such thing as a set price, it all depends on the market and the expertise of the buyer, and how badly they want one, or how badly the seller needs to sell. Eventually you have to bite the bullet and set a price, and see who enquires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Remon Posted June 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Good luck Luke, with what Ive just paid for a new GT6 bonnet, fibreglass wouldnt bother me and yours looks good 👍🏻😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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