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It's much more difficult to galvanize an old chassis than a brand new one, and, basically, if you're going to do that, you might as well buy a brand new galvanized chassis for £3000, which the budget didn't allow for. as the chassis was sound, I decided to spend the money making a really thorough job of all the mechanical stuff. This chassis is in good shape, and paint and waxoyl are a very protective finish, they just require a bit more upkeep (an hour or so each autumn, adding a bit more waxoyl where necessary.
Sam_Doman
Dora is now finished, freshly MOT'd etc, and officially up for sale, after a full restoration, including full professional engine rebuild (re-bored +20 pistons, crank ground, new head fitted fully re-conditioned injector pump and injectors etc), gearbox professionally rebuilt, Diffs changed for Range Rover ratios, increasing final drive ratio, meaning she comfortably cruises at 60mph. Chassis has been stripped, had some minor welding work done, and painted+clear waxoyl'd. All the body work has had a re-spray, and all the galvanising has been stripped and re hot-dipped. New galvanized front bumper, new sound deadening and carpets fitted up front, and checker-plate in the back. all new light lenses and new, uprated headlights. Everything fully re-wired and working perfectly. New custom made aluminium dash panel. etc etc...
Basically it's like a brand new, 1972, short-wheelbase series 3 land rover, which should be good for another 45 years of driving! My question is- How much should I advertise her for? I've been recommended a guide price of about £11,000 but I've seen cars in similar condition advertised and selling for closer to £15,000. Does anyone on here have any ideas, or experience from selling older land-rovers/ older cars in general?
Also: might anybody on here be interested, or know someone who may be interested, in purchasing such a vehicle?