new build ? maybe

[the coppersmith]

anyone on here advise me if this is worth anything like the guy is asking? long way for me to go, and I know nothing ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-PREFECT-1953-V8-HOTROD-PROJECT-COMPLETE-CAR-FOR-PARTS/252219553506?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3De21599f1e6d84c40a30c87743f4cadba%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D191641875728

[Olds]

Difficult to say but I recon most value is in the car in the garage that the v5 relates to.
The 'hotrod' I would probably break/cut up for body spares and sell/junk the rest (except perhaps the V8 and box)or swap the best bits and sell the modified one on.
Depends a lot on the condition of the original ford chassis.

[poprodder]

have to agree. stock motors seem to be more appealing now!!!!

[kapri]

Forgetting the ramifications of the 8 points system ( under which this car would be illegal) the most important consideration on purchasing any modified vehicle is whether it is already registered as Historic. If it ISN'T , and modified to this extent , then it simply won't be accepted and will require BIVA . O already registered Historic vehicles you MAY have future problems , on something that is down as PLG instead of Historic you WIL become with discussions with DVLA.

[Olds]

Exactly why I think the registered car would be the one worth doing Mr Kapri sir.
Not necessarily restoration as it could still be a cool modified (within limits) car.

[the coppersmith]

well thanks for the input. I have spoken to the guy and there are several "grey" areas. So after a bit of oohing and ahhing decided to save my pennies. Who was it who used to say "its good to talk"?