P1800es auto on Ebay at £366

Offgrid · May 16th, 2023, 14:55

I'm sure it won't stay at £366 for long. The body is in a terrible state, and I would love to try to restore it. Are panels still available, or is it a fabrication job?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304935031...8e9a%7Ciid%3A1

john.wigley · May 16th, 2023, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Offgrid

I'm sure it won't stay at £366 for long. The body is in a terrible state, and I would love to try to restore it. Are panels still available, or is it a fabrication job?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304935031...8e9a%7Ciid%3A1

I agree, 'Offgrid', although I have seen a lot worse! J.

VolvoRoyS · May 16th, 2023, 20:35

Seller says good examples are going for £30k. A bit optimistic I think; perhaps he's confusing it with a coupe. I consider my car to be a good example and it's not going to fetch £30k. One went on Mathewsons a while back for around £18K that looked immaculate but may have had issues. My own car was bought from them for £10K and the bodywork is really good but it had a lot of issues with the fuel injection and ignition. Got it working pretty good now though!

Roy

JP 1800 · May 17th, 2023, 00:39

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Originally Posted by VolvoRoyS

Seller says good examples are going for £30k. A bit optimistic I think; perhaps he's confusing it with a coupe. I consider my car to be a good example and it's not going to fetch £30k. One went on Mathewsons a while back for around £18K that looked immaculate but may have had issues. My own car was bought from them for £10K and the bodywork is really good but it had a lot of issues with the fuel injection and ignition. Got it working pretty good now though!

Roy

I think the seller meant to say "to make this a good example its going to cost circa 30K". Absolute sick of this crap with dealers, they pull a wreck from a hedge and think it is worth a fortune. They know well some of these examples are not economically viable to restore. The amount of filler on the front end should give you an idea of the condition of the rest of the car. Its a shame as the interior looks savable.

Burdekin · May 17th, 2023, 13:02

That's a rust bucket. They are fully welded bodies and not that well made from new. Body panels are expensive and over 1000hours of work to get that in a good quality condition. £366 is all it's worth unless breaking for parts.

deepsix · May 17th, 2023, 17:38

"Put in some fuel and enjoy the drive."

Offgrid · May 18th, 2023, 08:28

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Originally Posted by deepsix

"Put in some fuel and enjoy the drive."

Make sure it is E5, E10 might rot the pipes.

Offgrid · May 21st, 2023, 09:30

Wow
It's up to £740 at the moment, and looks as if it has further to go.

Salop Farmer · May 22nd, 2023, 19:27

£1500 the ES went for,wow! Someone knows something I don’t ! Who ever bought it Good luck and I hope we get the chance to see it after total renovation.

Groundes-Peace · May 23rd, 2023, 18:56

Without wishing to spoil anyone's delight at a future restoration, however could the parts be worth that sum of money alone .....?

May 16th, 2023, 14:55	#1
Offgrid Offgrid camper Last Online: Today 10:08 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Havant	P1800es auto on Ebay at £366 I'm sure it won't stay at £366 for long. The body is in a terrible state, and I would love to try to restore it. Are panels still available, or is it a fabrication job? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304935031...8e9a%7Ciid%3A1

May 17th, 2023, 13:02	#5
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 12:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	That's a rust bucket. They are fully welded bodies and not that well made from new. Body panels are expensive and over 1000hours of work to get that in a good quality condition. £366 is all it's worth unless breaking for parts. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

May 17th, 2023, 17:38	#6
deepsix Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 08:42 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Romsey	"Put in some fuel and enjoy the drive." __________________ 1973 1800ES 2017 V90 CC D5 power pulse. Polestar and lots of toys. I'm a Hornithologist, I love exotic birds.

May 16th, 2023, 20:35	#3
VolvoRoyS Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 17:01 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sale	Seller says good examples are going for £30k. A bit optimistic I think; perhaps he's confusing it with a coupe. I consider my car to be a good example and it's not going to fetch £30k. One went on Mathewsons a while back for around £18K that looked immaculate but may have had issues. My own car was bought from them for £10K and the bodywork is really good but it had a lot of issues with the fuel injection and ignition. Got it working pretty good now though! Roy

May 21st, 2023, 09:30	#8
Offgrid Offgrid camper Last Online: Today 10:08 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Havant	Wow It's up to £740 at the moment, and looks as if it has further to go.

May 22nd, 2023, 19:27	#9
Salop Farmer Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 17:25 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Oswestry	£1500 the ES went for,wow! Someone knows something I don’t ! Who ever bought it Good luck and I hope we get the chance to see it after total renovation.

May 23rd, 2023, 18:56	#10
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Without wishing to spoil anyone's delight at a future restoration, however could the parts be worth that sum of money alone .....?

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