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So, I have a 1979 Carlton Grand Prix frame in my garage, that I bought, planning on it being a project. I have around £200 worth of decent parts that I could put on it to build up a nice single-speed or fixed gear out of it, minus a wheel-set and a bottom bracket that fits.
I'd be looking to get a respray (which I guess would be around £100) because the frame is just unreasonably tatty, as well as some 27 inch wheels similar to those on my fixed gear, which cost me around £120 if I remember correctly. I've also seen cheaper 27 inch single speed wheels for around half that.
Is this frame worth spending £100 on respraying, plus putting £350 worth of parts on?
If I was to spend £450 on this restoration, would I actually stand to make that back if I ever sold it on?