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What’s this bike?
And more importantly what would I be expected to spend to get my hands on it

 

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/cat/15/41/trw/

Any help?

 

Cheers @Callumity
Them prices are scaring me off
The ones I looked at looked like they’ve already been restored
Any idea what I would have to pay for it unrestored
I would love a project like this but have never dabbled in this area before and would hate to make too big of a mistake

 

Hi Dilli I have a mate who is into restoration projects and from his experience I don't think he has made any money on any of his recovered bikes. In fact most of them he has lost money on. If you want the project to keep the bike I guess it is money well spent, if not you are likely to have your hand in your pocket an aweful lot.
Wessa

 

Hi @Wessa
It’s not about making money
But I’ve never done a restoration before
I’ve done up a few bikes over the years but not a proper restoration and it’s something I would like to do
My worry is paying way over the odds for something in the first place
I have a friend who sent me the picture above and knows where the bike can be found
Before I ask how much they want for it I would like to know what it is
And more importantly what sort of price would be reasonable for a bike in this unrestored condition

 

Understood mate, just wanted to share my mates experience with you. As I say if you are going to keep the bike, it is likely money well spent.
Wessa

 

That won’t be powerful enough for you cos it dont make enough smoke!

 

Wow, that would look great with a top box and trailer, go for it Dilli

 

For a price guide I saw one at Copdock last year unrestored dealer was asking £3500

 

Restorations can make you money if you buy the right bike at the right price and you have a good skill base and the correct tools.
You need to do a lot of research about the bike/model you intend to restore before purchasing.

 

Would it be a nut and bolt restoration dilli? If so you should do well, that nudger would rival old Gustave Eiffel’s creation, 18 million in that one.

 

Agreed Dave, the key is the price on the bike...
Wessa

 

Not necessarily it’s knowing the market, what are people wanting to buy and at what price for the type of Resto your planning on doing. Full renovation or a quick polish and minimum amount of work done.
Some bikes will be worth a full restoration, others not.

Is the bike your buying complete and original even if it is tatty/rusty, these things can be overcome if you know how.
The availability of NOS hard to find parts can play a part in your decision making.

That’s why you need to research the bike/model.

 

Forget restoring it hide it under a load of shit for a while and jobs s good un
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-cornwall-36129038

 

All you’ve got to do Dilli in 50+years time is try and remember that firstly you owned the bike and secondly where the hell did you put it
Waste of time me doing that

 

I can’t remember what I did yesterday
But I know it wouldn’t of been much
I was at work

 

Great little bikes if you are after one, expect to pay around 3 for a project if you can find one as there are far to many people buying bikes as investments these days :-( I would rather buy a project as i then know what's been done as i see to many of these so called restored bikes that are just polished turds sadly.

 

Unless it was for Nudger

 

For that bike I wouldn't pay any more than 1 maybe 1 1/2 if it runs.
Regards
Joe

 

It looks like a 3ta. Possibly 5ta.