Gotta love Lucas electrics...even on a restored car they fail. My first car was 59 TR3A in British racing green with very rare purple interior. This was back in the 90s when I restored it from the ground up, i even used only lead filler in the body too!. The Roadster Factory was sent a sample piece of my original interior in purple so the color could be duplicated in kit form. True story! Awesomely fun cars to drive...
As others noted oil pressure should be at 25-30lbs at idle when hot, at cold start 50 lbs. wipers., indicators, stop lights all not working. Oil leak front and rear seal. Big $ to fix. Engine is tired. Exhaust manifold leak. Still great car but lots of items to negotiate asking price
@@tomtugboat I replaced my oil pump when the oil pressure dropped to 15lb at idle when warm.Taking a chance using a floor jack on the radiator shield not the frame cross member. Very thorough inspection.
it would be nice if you showed what the car sold for and when (after the sale). That would give others an Idea of sales and value at the time of sale as per the condition shown... that is half the point of having an inspection video, in my opinion. Others may not agree, but i would still consider it adding greatly to the value of the video. This is a Beautiful representation of a TR3, I just happen to have purchased one for myself and was searching for others ideas of restoration and value. Thank you for posting this and your other videos, i have subscribed.
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster in White with Red Leather Interior and Tan Canvas Soft Top, Early Model with Automatic 2-Speed Power Glide Transmission and 235ci Blue Flame 6-Cylinder Engine as per the dealer old listing
Would be more concerned with originality and body / chassi twist than paint film build. Suggest the oil pressure gauge may need calibrating. Typical valve clatter going on.
Gotta love Lucas electrics...even on a restored car they fail. My first car was 59 TR3A in British racing green with very rare purple interior. This was back in the 90s when I restored it from the ground up, i even used only lead filler in the body too!. The Roadster Factory was sent a sample piece of my original interior in purple so the color could be duplicated in kit form. True story! Awesomely fun cars to drive...
As others noted oil pressure should be at 25-30lbs at idle when hot, at cold start 50 lbs. wipers., indicators, stop lights all not working. Oil leak front and rear seal. Big $ to fix. Engine is tired. Exhaust manifold leak. Still great car but lots of items to negotiate asking price
I enjoy reading helpful comments, thanks for sharing!
Agree engine is tired ! Also too much bonds in driver front fender !
@@tomtugboat I replaced my oil pump when the oil pressure dropped to 15lb at idle when warm.Taking a chance using a floor jack on the radiator shield not the frame cross member.
Very thorough inspection.
it would be nice if you showed what the car sold for and when (after the sale). That would give others an Idea of sales and value at the time of sale as per the condition shown... that is half the point of having an inspection video, in my opinion. Others may not agree, but i would still consider it adding greatly to the value of the video. This is a Beautiful representation of a TR3, I just happen to have purchased one for myself and was searching for others ideas of restoration and value. Thank you for posting this and your other videos, i have subscribed.
Nice looking TR3A. I would be worried about that oil pressure. The rear axle bump stop on the passenger side looks misplaced.
Such a unique sound to these little cars. Nicely done.
I agree, a fun car to drive too. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Yes, i would also be worried about thé low oil pressure...
We had that before.
It would be so fun, and easy, to detail the underneath on a lift.
I know this is t the point of the video, but what year is that C1? I can tell it's either a 53 or 54 by the taillights and bumper.
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster in White with Red Leather Interior and Tan Canvas Soft Top, Early Model with Automatic 2-Speed Power Glide Transmission and 235ci Blue Flame 6-Cylinder Engine as per the dealer old listing
Definitely low oil pressure!!!
Would be more concerned with originality and body / chassi twist than paint film build. Suggest the oil pressure gauge may need calibrating. Typical valve clatter going on.
Want...ex gave mine to his girlfriend....just wanted rid of him....but now how much?? Can you bill the tart??LO
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I regret selling mine every day...such fun cars!
No oil pressure !!