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Post by typegrim on Dec 3, 2020 14:43:31 GMT
Dear all,
I have my eye on my first P5B, and i'd like to understand a bit more about its history, cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Could anybody put me in touch with an aficionado that could inspect the car on my behalf, and report back to me with their findings?
Thanks in advance,
Graham
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Dec 3, 2020 18:16:23 GMT
Dear all, I have my eye on my first P5B, and i'd like to understand a bit more about its history, cosmetic and mechanical condition. Could anybody put me in touch with an aficionado that could inspect the car on my behalf, and report back to me with their findings? Thanks in advance, Graham Welcome to the group Graham it would be a good idea to add your rough location  |
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Post by lagain on Dec 3, 2020 19:02:53 GMT
Certainly a good idea to get someone familiar with P5s to have a look with you.
I shall never forget the first valuation I did many years ago, other members of the club had gathered to see the P5b. We heard it before we saw it due to the blowing exhaust. A young lady had bought it from a 'lovely couple' . As the valuation progressed my support team slowly disappeared. The brackets for the bonnet hinges had rusted off and it was floating, the rest of the car was no better and I had to tell her that it only had scrap value.
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Post by stirlingmg on Dec 5, 2020 7:27:46 GMT
Welcome to the group Graham it would be a good idea to add your rough location I could add a few rough locations 😆 Seriously though as John says if we know where abouts you are, it will be easier to steer you in the direction of someone who can help. I’ve learned an awful lot about P5s in quite a short space of time, having only bought mine in September 2019. I did a little research before I bought it, including gate crashing the club national meet, where I looked around a few cars & chatted to a few owners just to get a feel of what I could expect for my budget. I have had some great help & advice from the more knowledgeable members of the club, one member in particular has gone above & beyond to help me & has had to put up with my constant questions. Let’s just say I wish he lived round the corner, but I bet he’s pleased he lives 250 miles away🤣 Don’t rush into the first one you see for sale unless it’s an absolute corker, chances are whatever you buy will have hidden nasties of some kind, I know mine has had it’s fair share. Personally I would make good bodywork a priority over good mechanicals. I wish you luck in finding the right car for you |
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Post by Ken Nelson on Dec 5, 2020 17:42:54 GMT
Amen to what Stirling said. And every one of those 'nasties' turns out to be quite expensive. The car is over-engineered which is great until you have to repair or replace those parts. Body and interior clearly being the biggest portions I think.
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