sad end...new beginning?

[Peter Rothery]

Just sold to some lucky and brave new owner. Finding those missing side windows and frames will be a challenge but best of luck!
https://noblehouseclassics.nl/new-jense ... nvertible/

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[nrb993]

I really wish as I am sure speaking from all of us, we wish the new owner every support and success as this is one BIG MASSIVE undertaking from above and below.

Possibly I wonder if this is a USA Jensen imported for a little bit of TLC.

Depending on what was paid I doubt the restoration will provide a profit if the new owner is hoping for a profit; if not we will hear about their love of Jensens and Interceptors here.

I would love the opportunity but I have neither the funds or the time for such a large project

All the Best New Owner

[johnw]

Most hobbies cost money. Provided you paid the right price for this, I can see a lot of ways to make money out of this project, at least on paper not counting time!

Convertibles used to command a high premium when finished, but so much anymore, however they are still worth more as projects than closed cars. Sell on as a more attractive project.

Many projects move through several people's hands before they are finished. This is just the way it is. Sometimes 4 or 5 people. All it needs is for you to pass the car on the the next person, as it is or a bit closer to the finish than when it started, lose as little as possible, maybe make a little. Do your bit for the car, learn about Jensens, see a bargain finished car along the way and buy that. Education costs money. Lose a little money and be ahead.

Get as far as you can on this list without spending much, leave expensive items aside, then stop and sell.
1) Finish the metalwork, paint it to a superb standard. The project will increase in value by more than the cost of the paint alone. Very satisfying.
2) clean restore/rebuild the mechanicals and assemble it as far as you can with what you have.
3) Get the engine and transmission working, and brakes operating.

Paint, fluids, brake pipes, hoses, if you are lucky, that is all you have bought. You are ahead fired up the end is in sight, maybe sell it now you will be in profit. The hood, missing side windows, trim, chrome, lights, can all add up. Maybe the buyer has those. Maybe not.

I would also add that the cost of a divorce might need to be factored in here at some point, sometime during steps 1 and 2.

[SRD]

The car originally imported from Canada to Holland

It was an abandoned project where the owner died.

Missing all the interior except for the dashboard

All chrome work missing and all window frames etc

Exhausts both missing

Brake calipers missing; parts of gear linkage and lever missing

Lot sof small parts missing

All lights and most of electrics either missing or not connected

Lots of rust underneath the car with loads of work to do there

Engine bay looks tidy though.

I thought about it and then common sense hit me and I made a more sensible decision to buy a complete convertible in good order.

Also prefer a quiet home life...

[interjen]

Hmmm, see "Something of his" in members cars...
Anything is possible...
Our convertible prior to her epic resurrection.
Simon

[Chris_R]

Nice little project for you then Simon. If you did it before, 2nd time around should be easy for you.

[interjen]

Thanks Chris, but i don't need another project just yet, plenty of those on going, it may inspire you though to do your 'small' project that you have hidden away...
All the best
Simon