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Post by suem on Dec 28, 2013 9:48:11 GMT 10
We have the opportunity to buy a Sunliner for $1000. It has been in a hayshed, subject to some weather (most particularly strong sun and heavy heat) for a very long time and is gutted of the stove etc - but the chassis, fibreglass frame & windows look good. It would however need a very good check and restoration to use. From the research we have done, we think it is a 63 - 70 model. Is that too dear?
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Post by sutcac on Dec 28, 2013 10:06:50 GMT 10
Hi Sue... forum guidelines  VALUING CARAVANS The value of vintage caravans varies widely according to the age, scarcity, condition and desirability of the caravan in question. In the end, the value of a caravan depends on what one person is willing to pay another at a given time, based on their specific interests and preferences. For this reason we ARE NOT ABLE to assist in valuing caravans. Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=hints&action=display&thread=7111#ixzz2oiuYPGtE |
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Post by suem on Dec 28, 2013 10:23:34 GMT 10
My apologies, that response makes sense.
But we are very new to this hobby and I guess I was hoping that some of the members would discuss prices they have seen re the condition of a van and the cost of getting it into use, to give us an idea whether we were around a reasonable value or not.
And that would help with working out whether we would be better off just buying one already done up.
Ultimately though, I do understand that the final decision is up to us.
Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 10:36:14 GMT 10
hi sue
as suttie has said, we don't really comment on the prices of vans that are for sale.
i can suggest that if there isn't any problems with the chassis, structure and floor areas, it will probably cost you around $2000 to $3000 and a bit of your time to bring it up to a pretty high standard, obviously less if you don't intend going too far with the restoration.
one thing to consider is that generally speaking, sunliners can handle the weather a lot better than timber or tinnies.
the final decision is based on whether or not you reckon it's good value for money.
conti
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Post by retro64 on Dec 30, 2013 11:40:45 GMT 10
Hi Suem,
Welcome to the forum,
Good luck on your decision to" buy or not to buy", not always as straight forward a decision as one might think.
On previous projects we have spent an adverage of $4000+on repairs and restoration not including the purchase price which is between the buyer and the seller. Ours have also not needed any major structural work.
Should you decide not to buy and if the van is located in Queensland or northern nsw we would be interested in having a look ourselves with a view to doing it up if it suits our requirements.
If this is the case please send any information via the pm (personal message) system to retro64.
Good luck with your decision, we wish you all the best with it.
Regards,
Elona and Lionel,
Retro64
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