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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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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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Originally posted by threaded View PostI 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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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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Originally posted by DaveB View PostA 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 * 60 = 150,000
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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.Last edited by DaveB; 10 October 2009, 14:25.
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Classic car pricing and restoration
Need to get a rough idea on price for an Aston Martin DB3 convertible, and also restoration costs.
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