Seriously?

[BicycleBoy]

Originally Posted by BicycleBoy

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204061845996
Fire up the MIG... scuttled Amazon ahoy...

Well if that rust bucket went for over four grand, I'm at a loss to why this incomplete collection of Amazon-shaped parts isn't attracting attention...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175382361587

[Burdekin]

Originally Posted by BicycleBoy

Well if that rust bucket went for over four grand, I'm at a loss to why this incomplete collection of Amazon-shaped parts isn't attracting attention...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175382361587

The original link is a GT. Still over priced by £1k in my opinion but a very good GT will sell for £25 to £30k. It’s a candidate for a new shell realistically and recon the GT parts. I considered doing that with another GT but the guy was asking £6k and the shell was rotten and interior eaten by rats.

The one not selling is a 4 door so the least desirable/value and the seller is dishonest with the description so not helping themselves. A good 4 door is probably £10 to £15k.

[Bob 1967]

the Car and Classic ad.
Seller needs to do more research , his factoids about production numbers are way off.
Clear lacquer over silver would suggest 2 stage paint , this tells me it was recently resprayed ? Also signs of filler on sills in side on view.
Cellulose would be period correct?? It's only original once.
Nothing wrong with a respray , just don't like to be told it's original paint.
Not keen on the "Hot wheels" look either.
Ps. mine was resprayed ,badly .There was evidence of Barrier coat under the paint.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by BicycleBoy

Well if that rust bucket went for over four grand, I'm at a loss to why this incomplete collection of Amazon-shaped parts isn't attracting attention...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175382361587

The last 10 seconds may be more revealing.🤔

[BicycleBoy]

Originally Posted by Bob 1967

the Car and Classic ad.
Seller needs to do more research , his factoids about production numbers are way off.
Clear lacquer over silver would suggest 2 stage paint , this tells me it was recently resprayed ?
Cellulose would be period correct?? It's only original once.
Not keen on the "Hot wheels" look either.

The Ocean wheels would sell quickly, but yes, originality and this car aren't bedmates...

[BicycleBoy]

mine was resprayed ,badly .There was evidence of Barrier coat under the paint.

Barrier as in zinc or red oxide? Sensible precaution if the underlying bodywork has been taken to bare metal. Although I'd still phosphate first.

[BicycleBoy]

Originally Posted by Burdekin

The original link is a GT.

Thank you for that, I have now educated myself as to the significance of the GT designation;
https://youtu.be/tOv0-GvbDi0

[Bob 1967]

Originally Posted by BicycleBoy

Barrier as in zinc or red oxide? Sensible precaution if the underlying bodywork has been taken to bare metal. Although I'd still phosphate first.

Barrier coat is often used as a layer between different paints to prevent bubbling

[BicycleBoy]

Originally Posted by Bob 1967

Barrier coat is often used as a layer between different paints to prevent bubbling

Oh aye, I use shellac for all sorts, as "shellac sticks to anything, and everything sticks to shellac". Limited applications in post-war cars tho'

What else would you use for automotive paints (ie cellulose/2pak)?

[foggyjames]

Originally Posted by Othen

I wonder why someone has put an £8k tag on that £3,000 motor car?

:-)

Do we really think an immaculate low-mileage GLT is only worth £3k? I'd say comfortably more. A less desirable model, maybe, but I'd expect a premium for a GLT (for right or wrong).

cheers

James