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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.

    Have had a google and nada of any use.
    "Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch." - Orson Welles

    Norrahe's blog

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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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      #3
      Originally posted by DaveB View Post
      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.
      2,500 * 50 = 125,000
      2,500 * 60 = 150,000

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        #4
        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'
        Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
        threadeds website, and here's my blog.

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          #5
          Originally posted by threaded View Post
          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'
          A DB3, it's a convertible, one of only 3 made.......
          "Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch." - Orson Welles

          Norrahe's blog

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            #6
            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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              #7
              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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