When buying barn find cars, or any project cars, many people want to know how much a restored version of their potential purchase is worth. This helps when costing out the viability of the project, although some of us don’t see cars as something that can be ‘priced’ – we spend far more money than we should and value the fun we get from transforming the abandoned vehicle!
Possibly the best place to check prices is Ebay, where everything is transparent. If we’ve done things right, and there are any for sale, you should see some prices for a restored XJ12 below.
Don’t forget to log into your Ebay account, too, and check the ‘Completed Items’. That way, you can see any that have recently sold….
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Special edition Mk1 Ford Fiestas are getting hard to find now, especially ones that still retain this much originality and history. This 1979 Ford Fiesta Sandpiper has appeared for sale looking remarkably well preserved in its original Roman Bronze finish, complete with detailed paperwork, long-term local history and a very smart recommissioning story behind it. […]
A genuine early Mini project is always going to grab attention, especially when it has apparently spent the last 35 years tucked away in dry storage. This 1961 Morris Mini 850 has now surfaced on eBay needing full restoration, but from the photos and seller description, it looks like the sort of car many Mini […]
The Hillman Imp has always had a loyal following, but finding a genuinely unspoiled example with long-term ownership and low mileage is becoming increasingly difficult. This 1974 Hillman Imp Super recently caught our eye on eBay thanks to its wonderfully honest appearance, original details and reported 34,000 miles from new. Finished in bright blue and […]
