RESTO PROJECTS FOR SALE
Introduction
All of the cars in this section have been acquired by Premier for restoration, and they are all to be offered for sale once completed. Alternatively, Premier offer the cars listed here as a part of a vehicle-plus-restoration package. For this, Premier engineers will undertake an agreed proportion of the work, and the new owner can undertake or outsource some of the tasks.
Regarding pricing, Premier is flexible in this, and will consider reasonable and sensible offers. Pricing for each of these, therefore is On Application, as it will depend on Premier’s investment of time and parts so far, state of progress of the restoration and how much the customer want to undertake themselves.
Triumph Stag 1974
As with many examples of this elegant open tourer, this Stag came to use with various bodywork issues, These have all been addressed with new panels (where possible, new-old stock) and all of the rust-damaged areas refurbished. The bodyshell is now in primer, and is awaiting final finishing before being painted and the car reassembled.
The original 3-litre V8 will be reinstalled. The engine, which can be troublesome if not properly maintained, is in very good condition, and has been thoroughly checked and declared sound.
This car is fitted with the rarer and desirable 4 speed + overdrive gearbox, unlike the more common 3 speed automatic. It is also equipped with the original factory hardtop.
Once the final bodywork preparation and painting has been completed, this will be a reassembly task. Mechanical and trim parts for the Stag are readily available, which is good news for both Premier and for the new owner. All of the original brightwork is present and in good order, which is also good news - there is lot of chrome on the Stag!
This is a UK car, RHD, with all documents present and correct.
When completed, this will be a fine example of an elegant, popular and appreciating Grand Tourer.
Triumph TR3A 1956
This classic LHD British sports car came to Premier needing a full restoration. The body and chassis were separated, and both were subject to a thorough mechanical de-rusting (Premier does not approve of chemical de-rusting techniques), and new metal was added where required.
The chassis was then painted the correct colour, and the body finished in Triumph white. The engine – the original Triumph 2-litre - and running gear, including the original and overhauled 4-speed gearbox have been overhauled and reinstalled, along with the refurbished suspension, painted wire wheels and brakes. The car is now in the final stage of trimming and wiring, and will be ready for MoT within the next few weeks.
TR3As are rising rapidly in value at the moment, and this is the perfect time to invest in a charming, lively British sports car with good performance and handling.
VW Combi (Type 2 bay window) 1971
These perennial favourites have been steadily climbing in value in recent years. While the prices of the iconic splitscreen vans have gone stratospheric, the post-67 bay window vans have taken longer to rise – but the market is beginning to realise that these later vans are not only more plentiful but actually (whisper this) are better all-round vehicles, with brakes, steering and ventilation that actually work. They also have better visibility and a much better ride.
This 1971 example, an original RHD UK registered vehicle, is a Devon conversion with an original elevating roof. As with so many VW Combis, the superficially sound panelling hid a world of corrosion (mostly at the front, behind the characterful front panel), so the van has been stripped back to the bare frame. New metal and new sections have been welded in, and the next task is to install new exterior panels. The engine (the correct 1600 twin port) is in good condition, and the suspension and running gear only require a general overhaul. The interior will need a complete rebuild, but this will be done to the original patterns and fabrics.
TR3A
This car is, frankly, in a very poor state, and it is only worth embarking on the restoration because TR3A values are rising so quickly. The body, as it came to us, had been ravaged by rust, although the mechanicals and running gear – renowned for their toughness in the car – were in good order, needing only light restoration. The chassis was in rather better condition than the body, and work is in progress.
This car is not for the faint hearted, but parts are readily available and they are not difficult to work on. Premier will tackle this one as a background task, fitting the work between the customer projects as time permits.
This would be an ideal project for the more experienced and confident restorer wishing to tackle something a little more challenging.
