rj Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 How much is the remains of an ex race car (late 1997 K-series) on an S-plate worth? The car has no engine / gearbox / propshaft or fuel tank. Nor an ECU or exhaust. It looks like something that has been in a couple of wars, but the chassis is straight. Narrow track and open diff present. I think the steering rack is the old style, not even an 8%... It's got an English V5c, but is fairly unattractive here because of it's vintage and the wonderful 180% new car tax at my shores as the car would be taxed as when new... /regin Edited to remove Academy as I don't know enough about which cars were used for what race series... To be honest I don't know anything at all. Edited by - rj on 28 Jun 2007 21:13:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 It isn't an Academy car if its a '97 K series. The Academy cars of that era used Ford or Vauxhall 8 valve engines and were live axle. The K series wasn't used for Academy cars along with de dion until 2001. Hope this helps Edited by - Greg P on 28 Jun 2007 20:57:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Well, It certainly is a race car, it's a DeDion race chassis, and I have helped the owner transplanting the engine and gearbox to another car (stupid tax issues), but it could of course be a Graduates or whatever car :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Where is it and do you want to sell????The V5 is certainly worth something in these SVA days and its also pre emissions which gives it value. jj N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 It's all in Denmark, but I might be able to bring it back to England in two weeks or so. And depending on the value it'll stay here as a trackday car or be sent back. Edited 'cos I can't spell Edited by - RJ on 28 Jun 2007 22:18:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 If it is fully skinned I know someone who would offer you £1250 for it probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I've passed this link onto a non L7C mate who was interested in a Caterham chassis to put new running gear in. BTW please give generously to Bundle's Big Charity Walk for Asthma research here Ta. Cheers Tom FH54WLX see here - UPDATED again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Just to make clear: This is more than just a chassis. Except for the engine and gearbox most of the car is present. And there's no chance that it'll go for 1250£ - as in that case I'll use it myself. /r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 well put it up for sale then with a price or better still fit it back out with an engine etc all you will get on here is folk after a bargain .... here is C7 TOP Taffia Area Rep Edited by - Dave Jackson on 29 Jun 2007 11:13:52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 How much is the remains of an ex race car (late 1997 K-series) on an S-plate worth? The car has no engine / gearbox / propshaft or fuel tank. Nor an ECU or exhaust. It looks like something that has been in a couple of wars, but the chassis is straight. Narrow track and open diff present. I think the steering rack is the old style, not even an 8%... You didn't exactly big it up did you, so what do you expect people to say, "I'll give you 6 grand just for the pleasure of getting another 7 back on the road". Sorry if I caused offense but you asked what it is worth, I happen to know exactly what it is worth to one guy I know so I told you. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 RJ, you'll get plenty of calls for that at 5k and at 4k ukp I'll probably buy it myself. And I don't even want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Tyrone, No offence was taken, but even when I'm trying to be honest I'm also just a little realistic. Although I don't big it up the chassis with a V5 will be worth at least 1k regardless of the condition. If you add up the rest of the bits £250 seems on the low side. Dave, You're right, but as I say... I've got a few things to think about already... Grant, You are talking realistic money, given the condition of the panels I'd probably expect less than 5k though... /regin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 RJ , see my post in the wanted section mate. I need what you have! E-mail me... auwz66@dsl.pipex.com LEJOG WEB SITE here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 RedSLR I had seen you post, but don't want to interfere with Dave's sale. And this is not a complete car either, so... Anyway, I've had a few enquiries offline which I think I have to deal with before putting it up for sale.. /regin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 LEJOG WEB SITE here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 DaveMorris that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 RJ - I know who you meant , my confused smilie was at your rejection of my hard earned wonga LEJOG WEB SITE here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 I haven't refused your tokens, just think Dave should have a fair chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I will be speaking to dave tomorrow, from what I have been reading I dont think it will be a simple install into his car - and my engine is not exactly standard.... LEJOG WEB SITE here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 All, just to be clear t.b.h. I think that what Regin has is probably more suitable to having a K series motor stuffed into it than my '88 x-flow s'sprint. (That's the engine thatcame out of it anyway) I won't feel aggrieved in any way should Simon buy yours (though you'd better not be in Norfolk on the 15th Sept . ) Dave. X-flow(er) power now resting. Trying Vx for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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