OK well as this is a burning question, that you will all want to know... My expectation for a fully sorted and safe car, in its basic form ( Standard engine etc etc ) with a fully warranted engine is going to be at least in the 10K mark.
Yes you read that right!! Just think about the amount of work that has gone into ANY of the projects on here. We all know the costs and to buy a car knowing that it has had all the rot removed plus a recon engine ( standard or not!) is going to cost you.
The main thing about this car, is that you can buy it and drive it... Enjoyment from the get go!!
I also will be able to sleep at night, knowing that I have sold a car, that will not kill someone.
When I sent this GTA to RATS, I thought it was a good car, it has a MOT and I had driven it at speeds over 140MPH so imagine my horror when I found out, the front cross member was thinner than paper
These cars are all now showing their age, and will need the work this car is getting. Its up to you, if you want to pay for a cheap car and risk it falling apart when your "Giving it the beans".
I will hold my hands up and be honest here... I just wanted to sell this car, and had taken the car to one of those "back street" places to do work on it, changing the clutch, fitting the stainless water pipes etc etc, hoping to sell it quick. I was asking 5 to 6K tops. but when the oil pressure issue came to light, and I took it to RATS, it was only then that the "Back street" F***K ups came to light, and the fact that even the MOT guys don't see the potential death traps some of these cars are becoming.
I am now paying the price for it. This rebuild hit my pocket hard. ( As I am still in the middle of the A610 restoration ) So yes I feel I can justify what I am asking.
With ALL the upgrades I would expect it to be around 15K, but that would depend upon the level of parts supplied by lee and his costs. I am only saying, that while the engine is in parts, that a potential buy can choose what they want at no extra labour costs in fitting them.
So take my advise...
NEVER use a back street garage, thinking all has been sorted. Paying out good money for sub-level work. keep to your Alpine specialist, it pays in the long run. Think to yourself...
"Is my car safe to drive at speed??" get it checked!
Any questions please feel free to ask myself or even Lee.. any inspection welcome.
Vince.
Likes to throw flames on the over run...
narrr mores the pitty..
goes the budget...... 
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