What price a s1

[Olive Drab]

Aguy up the road from me has a series 1 not sure on the exact model etc. other than it is a swb. It will require a total resto, has not not run for about 5 years. A fair description would be a basketcase. It appears to be complete and not too rusty. $1200 is his aksing price and it seems no room to move on the price either. Considering the amount of work required is this a fair price.

[Rangier Rover]

They seem to bring around that these days from what I've seen. If its real bad go round it and find a better one. Also depends on if its a late 40s or early 50s. Any history and originality. Sounds a bit dear if its a real roughy. A few years ago I saw these things sold at clearing sales for around $200
I should have grabed them all. Tony

[chazza]

From your description it sounds ridiculously over-priced.

As a rough guide properly re-conditioned/restored:
Axles about $600 -$800 ea
Engine as high as $2000 or more
Gearbox $300 up to about $1500
Springs Front about $300; springs rear cost me $800

So that gets you a rolling chassis with a power plant; goodness knows what the rest of it will cost me,

Cheers Charlie

[dennisS1]

Need some pic's and a serial number (tells all) to have any ideas, questions like how original, how much rust in the metal bits, how straight etc.

[DiscoDave]

Sounds like the seller knows what they are worth - if it is "complete" and "not too rusty" then it can't be a basket case imo. Depending on the year that may be a reasonable price.

[JDNSW]

There is no such thing as a single price for a S1.

Obviously it depends on condition, but also depends on which model. 80" tend to be worth more, although parts are harder to find.

If it is an 80" and complete, it is probably worth that, even if very rough. But if it is an 86 or 88 it would have to be almost driveable to be worth that.

On the other hand, a special (documented) history could make it worth a lot more, even if it is a real basket case!

And as with any sale, the price depends on how badly he wants to sell it, and how many people want it and how badly - with vehicles like S1s , that change hands fairly infrequently, you could have identical (or the same) vehicles change hands a month apart, or on different sides of the country, with prices varying 2:1 or more.

John

[Surly One]

I bought a 57 series 1 with two 2.25 diesels, a spare gearbox and other various bits for $600, cost me $300 to get a decent hardtop since though.
Price seems to vary a lot, depends how much they want to get rid of it.

[dennisS1]

This may be of some use as a reference to my take on valuation.
This is a 1956, 86" that runs and drives, very little rust, 95% complete (missing tail lights and seat bases) all original, loom and brakes are shot but instruments are good including wiper motor, gear box and transfer box work, engine breaths pretty heavy but runs ok, carbie and fuel pump are good.
Rust in firewall over driver’s feet but good along the top, all body panels except the guards are pretty good windscreen is complete.
"Keyring not included".
My value $1,200 to $1,500.
Dennis

[spudboy]

It is a real lottery. You can be really lucky and find someone who just wants it out of their garage or off of their property and get it for a bargain price, but that doesn't happen too often.

I found one in a farmer's paddock and he just wanted it gone. He only wanted $250, so it was a bargain, as it still drove reasonably well after 6 or so years of sitting there.

For pictures, see this really old thread. I reckon it would be worth $1000 to someone who wanted to restore it, so your mate asking $1200 is around the mark if the Chassis is not completely stuffed.

Here's the link: Series I Paddock find - Bought it on the spot

[101RRS]

I bought my 57 series 1 88 last year - very rough but runs, is complete and is 100% original even down to positive earth and generator. I was able to drive it onto the trailer and off and drive it around my backyard - I probably paid a little more than I should - but it is absolutely original - it cost $1200.

Garry