malkiserow Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I've been offered a very old Range Rover part way restored It has :- Galvanised chassis SS exhaust Galvanised inner wings galvanised rear 1 piece frame around rear tailgate SS tailgate lower section Galvanised suspension strut brackets 200 D engine all running gear works No MOT NO rear wings fitted but come with it Road Tax exempt Interior stripped out but comes with it. any ideas what it is worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke2 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 A galvanised rolling chassis alone no engine etc did 625 on ebuygumbay when a mate was looking to rebuild his back in february Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 a part built motor is only worth what you want to pay , bearing in mind that all new parts are legally classed as used . if its part built they are no longer as new . remember that tax exempt is only for pleasure . not going to work ect ect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 As parts it's probably worth a shilling or two, if you have the space and time (and customers) to break it. As a project it's worth less than the sum of the parts. As a profit making job forget it, the man hours alone to complete it will kill the job. As a nice, comfortable, reliable toy / run around / off roader it's worth what you want / can afford to pay. If it's what you want and have the time and money to finish it just go for it. Here speaks the voice of experience, I've wasted thousands on off roaders for both fun and competition and enjoyed every minute of it, so did the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 As an after thought, check the registration. Some VERY early (prototype / pre production) ones are rare and can be worth a few quid, Google should bring them up. I had the chance of one running the Ferguson four wheel drive system along with abs (as in Jensen interceptor), we think it was prototype viscous diff model, but it wasn't worth a lot then so didn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 As an after thought, check the registration. Some VERY early (prototype / pre production) ones are rare and can be worth a few quid, Google should bring them up. I had the chance of one running the Ferguson four wheel drive system along with abs (as in Jensen interceptor), we think it was prototype viscous diff model, but it wasn't worth a lot then so didn't bother. I've just checked what he means by early - it is car 1538 from early 1971 It also has galvaised inner and outer cills and a galvanised floor It runs and not too far from an MOT pass stage of rebuild- I think it needs on outer wing bolting back on along with its glass plus the rear light The main issues are paint and trim. How does £2500 seem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I've just checked what he means by early - it is car 1538 from early 1971 It also has galvaised inner and outer cills and a galvanised floor It runs and not too far from an MOT pass stage of rebuild- I think it needs on outer wing bolting back on along with its glass plus the rear light The main issues are paint and trim. How does £2500 seem? Too Much IMHO The paint and trim are the hardest and most costly to finish Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Too Much IMHO The paint and trim are the hardest and most costly to finish Cheers OTH I agree and he want that price as a starter.... time to look elsewhere while I'm waiting for my LandCruiser to be ready..... I'm not looking for a ton of work and to lose money at the same time! Thanks for the replies guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine 29 Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 a part built motor is only worth what you want to pay , bearing in mind that all new parts are legally classed as used . if its part built they are no longer as new . remember that tax exempt is only for pleasure . not going to work ect ect . tax exempt (historic vehicle) perfectly legal for everyday commuting the only one to watch is most classic car insurance does not permit use for commuting only social domestic and pleasure, HGV`s on historic tax can only be used to carry their owners personal goods not for hire or reward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticranger Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Too Much IMHO The paint and trim are the hardest and most costly to finish Cheers OTH tHATS A REASONABLE PRICE FOR A TAX EXEMPT RANGIE. yOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THE PARTS OF THE SHELL THAT ARE GALVANISED ARE THE PARTS THAT RUST. Only thing I would mention is it should be a V8. If you got pulled by DVLA you could have a problem if you don't fit a V8, as regards being Tax exempt, also as regards insurance. Anything fitted to the vehicle that isn't specific to the year means its modified. Adrian Flux are the best people to talk to for insurance. I have been working on these for over 30 years, so anything I can help with, get in touch. Lastly they can do almost anything any modern Rangie can do, without the hassle of electonic problems, and a pair of locking diffs makes it unbelievable in the rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 tHATS A REASONABLE PRICE FOR A TAX EXEMPT RANGIE. yOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THE PARTS OF THE SHELL THAT ARE GALVANISED ARE THE PARTS THAT RUST. Only thing I would mention is it should be a V8. If you got pulled by DVLA you could have a problem if you don't fit a V8, as regards being Tax exempt, also as regards insurance. Anything fitted to the vehicle that isn't specific to the year means its modified. Adrian Flux are the best people to talk to for insurance. I have been working on these for over 30 years, so anything I can help with, get in touch. Lastly they can do almost anything any modern Rangie can do, without the hassle of electonic problems, and a pair of locking diffs makes it unbelievable in the rough As i understand it, to keep the original id of the vehicle (and therefore historic tax status). Point are awarded for certain main parts, chassis for instance is worth 5, engine 1 transmission 1, axles (both of) 1, suspension 1, and various other bits worth 1 each etc, It has a replacement galv chassis, which is fine and done properly is still worth 5 points, the engine can be changed without losing to many points as long as most of the other bits are still fitted :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticranger Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 As i understand it, to keep the original id of the vehicle (and therefore historic tax status). Point are awarded for certain main parts, chassis for instance is worth 5, engine 1 transmission 1, axles (both of) 1, suspension 1, and various other bits worth 1 each etc, It has a replacement galv chassis, which is fine and done properly is still worth 5 points, the engine can be changed without losing to many points as long as most of the other bits are still fitted :unsure: If the chassis is not original it will not be classified as Tax Exempt. If it is a brand new Chassis you will be ok, but keep the invoice as proof. I suggest you check out this vehicle thoroughly, especially the chassis no, ie on the chassis between the 4 bolts that retain the steering box. And the steering box should be manual, the hole sizes are bigger for Power steering. Lot of spurious vehicles out there. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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