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SWB finally back from paint

1 Apr 2016, 4:52pm
well worth the two week wait, bought the numbers and stripe so more to do as always

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1 Apr 2016, 5:01pm
Looking good!
1 Apr 2016, 5:04pm
That looks great. Love the colour and the wheels
1 Apr 2016, 5:05pm
Just noticed the headlamp trims don't align. I'm sure it's on your snagging list though.
1 Apr 2016, 5:14pm
its not but I will do it just for u lol
1 Apr 2016, 5:25pm
Wow - that's better! Great colour choice - looks a proper classic - you won't want to sell it now!
1 Apr 2016, 5:42pm
can not decide should I hold off with the numbers and stripes or go all hog, I have bought some original 250SWB and some V6 badges. it will be for sale soon as its been to trimmers and service just unsure and what to ask now it looks the dogs . it took two weeks to paint but he did a proper job lol well chuffed
1 Apr 2016, 5:57pm
andysharrock wrote:
can not decide should I hold off with the numbers and stripes or go all hog, I have bought some original 250SWB and some V6 badges. it will be for sale soon as its been to trimmers and service just unsure and what to ask now it looks the dogs . it took two weeks to paint but he did a proper job lol well chuffed


Put it on Car and Classic without a price and let the offers flood in.
If your going to sell straight away I would hold off the numbers in case a buyer is put off.

I guess you have about 10k in it, I would like to think you may double that.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/20/250/?page=2
1 Apr 2016, 6:06pm
thanks for that for once I agree with wise words
1 Apr 2016, 6:23pm
No offence to anyone but do not mention Tribute - call it a 250 SWB evocation based on proven BMW mechanicals etc. Throw in some 'period features' and 'hand crafted' and 'bespoke' and 'shod with' for the tyres. It's all a game!
1 Apr 2016, 6:53pm
andysharrock wrote:
its not but I will do it just for u lol


Haha, thanks!
1 Apr 2016, 7:11pm
looking really good , love the paint good luck with the sale , how is the truck coming on ?
1 Apr 2016, 7:32pm
Wow - another stunning 250swb evocation

Well worth finishing in my book. I have no idea of the market-place but it looks fab-u-lous !

Really like the door handle treatment by the way

Dave
1 Apr 2016, 10:16pm
Very nice, I like the fact that we've all added our own personal touches so although they are the same they all different.
1 Apr 2016, 10:37pm
Good words of advice ref selling. Avoid the term "kit car", use "recreation". Don't mention "fibre glass body", use "composite".
Do mention "hand crafted", " bespoke", " classic",

I wouldn't bother with ebay , go to the classic car sites or magazines or take the car to classic car events etc etc .

Just my take on it if you want top dollar !
1 Apr 2016, 10:42pm
ned wrote:
looking really good , love the paint good luck with the sale , how is the truck coming on ?


good mate will do a update at the weekend
2 Apr 2016, 7:43am
Andy - Your car looks great and it is a lovely colour. :cool:

I'm sure the stripes and numbers will look good too.

Good luck, Paul. :)

PS

Lucky@LeMans wrote:
Good words of advice ref selling. Avoid the term "kit car", use "recreation". Don't mention "fibre glass body", use "composite".
Do mention "hand crafted", " bespoke", " classic",

I wouldn't bother with ebay , go to the classic car sites or magazines or take the car to classic car events etc etc .

Just my take on it if you want top dollar !


WCA had a thread about writing an advert here:

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5652
2 Apr 2016, 8:42am
thanks I still have a few bits I want to do and I am booked into the lodge for the show so no rush. but I will be copying and pasting most of wca add as you do.
2 Apr 2016, 8:53am
andysharrock wrote:
thanks I still have a few bits I want to do and I am booked into the lodge for the show so no rush. but I will be copying and pasting most of wca add as you do.


He had a special photographer too though ;)
Whereabouts are you based? I'm happy to do a few pics if you're near the Midlands
2 Apr 2016, 10:55am
Feel free to take as much of my advert as you like, I won't be using it any time soon.

I can recommend Car Photographers pictures. Got one as my screen picture on the PC
2 Apr 2016, 2:27pm
WorldClassAccident wrote:
Feel free to take as much of my advert as you like, I won't be using it any time soon.

I can recommend Car Photographers pictures. Got one as my screen picture on the PC


Cheers, and it's not even a proper picture, if I'd had all my equipment and stuff it'd be in another league to that ;)