Merak project anyone?

[MrCoop]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C812795

I'm not mechanically inclined, so wouldn't have a clue where/how to start a project like restoring this Merak but out of curiosity (and stupidity), I contacted the seller and it can be had for £15k. If it took £40k to bring up to pristine, it'd owe near £60k but with it not being an SS, not sure if it would even sell for what it'd owe. Also, he lists it as a 2.0 but I'm pretty certain that they didn't bring in the 2.0 until 1978?

 

[Corranga]

They've gone up as lot since the Top Gear £10k super car episode...

 

[StuartW]

That does look in a sorry state but such lovely lines. I've personally always preferred them to the Bora

 

[dickygrace]

It would be a brave man that bought that. Just buy a mint one and save yourself the headache....

 

[Wack61]

Cars in that condition are only worth doing if you have the time,skills,space and want a hobby.

Found a 1976 car catalogue when clearing my dad's house out

 

[philw696]

RX3's worth a fortune down here certainly wont get one for 1500 pounds.

 

[2b1ask1]

I think this is a better option although numerous missing parts it is a lot closer to break even...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C790910

 

[Wack61]

Cars have gone up a LOT in 40 years

Calculator 1: Value of British money at today's date
Year 1976 Amount £1585 Value Today £7976.45


Calculator 1: Value of British money at today's date
Year 1976 Amount £7807 Value Today £39288.44