1963 cow horn p1800

[Putos]

Hello I have a 1963 p1800 s

What will it be worth once completed new half panels all the way round
New chrome for windows brakes rebuilt new interior bare metal respray
New door seals and metal runners new exhaust

[Groundes-Peace]

What about the engine. Is this the original B18? Is this being rebuilt?
Will it be painted to the original colour? Likewise interior as per original colour?
What is the chassis number, as this may be one of the very first Swedish built cars?

[Putos]

New interior orignal colour red and new carpets which I forgot to mention 305-218 {Jensen built style }
The orignal colour is graphite grey code 80
Engine runs perfect will be fully serviced
Chassis number 7082 type B
Built between February 63 and July 63
I haven't sprayed the car yet as might do a colour change ?

[Putos]

The car is not for sale I would like some kind of idea of what i would
Insure it for

Many thanks

[Groundes-Peace]

As a bench mark the car sold by Bonhams today at £18,975 (inc. buyer's premium) is a guide.
This car had a reported bare metal respray, a good engine and bodywork was very straight. It is a LHD model and a later 1800S.

[Putos]

Many thanks for getting back to me
Can I ask your thoughts on colour should I keep it to the orignal grey
Which I don't like I would prefer more of a gunmetal grey also wheels what type
Would you suggest I like the deep dish style ?

Many thanks

[simon roberts]

Originality is key to what a car is worth, the values have surpassed the pimp my ride type of motor!

[ibarnett01]

A nice 1800S went for £18475 at Bonhams auction ay Goodwood today - but it was a left hooker!
Putos, if you look at carandclassic.co.uk a UK dealer is advertising a restored cowhorn at 45 grand!!

[skysurfer]

Had a close look at the 1800S sold at the Goodwood Bonham's auction today. It was placed directly adjacent to the main entrance and was therefore getting quite a bit of attention. Although it was LHD and finished in dark green which, in my opinion, is not the best suited for the model, it was in super condition. Paint chrome and trim were excellent and the tan interior very good. So much better value than a Aston Martin DB4GT needing full restoration at £250k+ and a DB5 Vantage needing much of the same at £150k+. Just makes me think the market has gone crazy and must be due a fall soon.............

[ibarnett01]

Originally Posted by skysurfer

Had a close look at the 1800S sold at the Goodwood Bonham's auction today. It was placed directly adjacent to the main entrance and was therefore getting quite a bit of attention. Although it was LHD and finished in dark green which, in my opinion, is not the best suited for the model, it was in super condition. Paint chrome and trim were excellent and the tan interior very good. So much better value than a Aston Martin DB4GT needing full restoration at £250k+ and a DB5 Vantage needing much of the same at £150k+. Just makes me think the market has gone crazy and must be due a fall soon.............

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C596946

Skysurfer, guide price on the 1800E mentioned in the link above £45-55K!!!!