Classic car pricing and restoration

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SuperZ replied

11 October 2009, 08:25
62 weeks to do a restoration? can`t imagine it taking that long if someone worked on it for 40 hours a week
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TinTrump replied

11 October 2009, 08:05
Norrahe, I have it on good authority that when restoring the engine's radiator, you need to remember to bleed it.

Sorry, but that thread made me chuckle.

I'll do it myself...
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norrahe replied

10 October 2009, 22:28
Originally posted by threaded View Post

I got one, with a spare engine, for £500, was a good few (20+) years ago though.
Thought they only came as fully open, or a coupé. Didn't know there was a convertible. Possibly you mean a 'Mark III'

A DB3, it's a convertible, one of only 3 made.......
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threaded replied

10 October 2009, 15:32
I got one, with a spare engine, for £500, was a good few (20+) years ago though.
Thought they only came as fully open, or a coupé. Didn't know there was a convertible. Possibly you mean a 'Mark III'
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NickFitz replied

10 October 2009, 15:12
Originally posted by DaveB View Post

A full restoration from a wreck to a driveable car takes around 2,500 man hours. Labour costs vary but expect to pay £50-£60 an hour minimum. Then add parts on top of that. You wont get much change from £25,000.

2,500 * 50 = 125,000
2,500 * 60 = 150,000
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DaveB replied

10 October 2009, 14:23
DB III prices really depend on the state of the car. Expect to start at around £20,000 for a shell in need of a full restoration up to £100,000 for a concourse quality model. If it's got any pedigree i.e ex race or works car then expect to pay a premium on the basic price.

Restoration costs largely depend on the initial state of the car and the level you want to go to with it.

A full restoration from a wreck to a driveable car takes around 2,500 man hours. Labour costs vary but expect to pay £50-£60 an hour minimum. Then add parts on top of that. You wont get much change from £25,000.

If you want to restore to concours quality the sky is the limit.

The best people to ask are Aston themselves. They have a dedicated restoration service and can tell you a lot more about costs and car prices.

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norrahe started a topic Classic car pricing and restoration

10 October 2009, 12:26
Classic car pricing and restoration

Need to get a rough idea on price for an Aston Martin DB3 convertible, and also restoration costs.

Have had a google and nada of any use.
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