Williams 3

[lemonnobby]

hi there people im new here just popped over to have a read and ask a question
thinking about buying a williams clio 3
but it needs a bit of work that im planning to to to get it back to a good standard
but i was wondering when the works complete do people still buy them and what sort of money do they go for

[Smokey McPot]

You wont make the money you spend on the work back from the price you sell it after.

[lemonnobby]

Can I ask why not

[lemonnobby]

Can I ask why not

[Smokey McPot]

Cost of work will more than likely be greater than the value of the vehicle at time of sale.


If car costs £3000 and work costs £1500 you wont get £4500 back on it.

[kenny]

Without doubt they are a labour of love not an investment. Unless you still own a mint example in the year 2030.

[glyn211269]

Everyone above is right I'm afraid. Its impossible to make money on these cars. Re-sale values are rock bottom.

[lemonnobby]

So if the car was under a grand body work might be 500 quid and I work for Renault so bits aren't to bad and labour is free what money are we talking to sell

[Wobba]

Best bet is to look at current examples here, and on places like pistonheads, for prices.

[stevie_b]

Must depend how far out you are looking? The current selling prices are ridiculously low for a car widely acclaimed as the best of its breed, ever. My Dad talks about sports cars he had in his day - TR2s, TR3s, Mini Coopers, etc. that were all bought for peanuts then and are all pretty decent money now.

As stated above, in 2030 these cars are going to be worth a whole lot more than they are today, but realistically, how many are going to keep them in great condition until then?

[Smokey McPot]

So if the car was under a grand body work might be 500 quid and I work for Renault so bits aren't to bad and labour is free what money are we talking to sell

That would certainly put you in a better postition to make it an investment, if it was me, I'd be looking to do the same thing on a Williams over a Williams 3

I wouldn't want to guess at the potential margins, but they're still not going to be massive.

[Wobba]

Actually...if you look at prices of good quality Williams's over on the continent, you'll see they are creeping up, some being big money now if low mileage.

I plan on keeping mine for a very long time.

[lemonnobby]

I've looked at the prices of many Williams most ranging from 1500-3300
They are very few and fair between. I was after a 172 to do it to as I just fancied doing
A bit of work and earning some money .
I seen the Williams and thought it would be good to put back right
Thanks for your reply