My Car up for Sale

[ozzy1]

My thoughts would be this;
If its not a money issue then finish the car and leave it in your shed or garage uncovered.Walking past it all the time may well spur you on to get it registered.

[MarkB]

Originally Posted by ozzy1

My thoughts would be this;
If its not a money issue then finish the car and leave it in your shed or garage uncovered.Walking past it all the time may well spur you on to get it registered.

I second that...

[Bonzo]

Hi Dave

Really sad to be reading this thread

I have been an avid follower of your build diary from day one
When I am feeling low, I often turn to your blog for a good read, it never fails to bring a huge smile to my face & really brightens up my day.

Can certainly see where you are coming from though & if I were to be honest with you, the 200 mile round trip just to jump through the IVA hoops, is one of the reasons as to why my build is not progressing as fast as it could.

My motivation is at an all time low at this moment of time, missing Stoneleigh show didn’t help.
After spending the last month trying to deal with our incompetent local planning office, I can certainly see how easily one can become sick and tired of officialdom

Been some good advice given to you already but perhaps my current situation may give you some inspiration.
At the moment my build is sitting at the back of the workshop gathering dust, I have no interest in working on it at all …. Just too much crap going on in my life at the moment.

Every time I walk into the workshop, it really annoys me to see it sitting there just gathering dust.
I have very strong urges to just sell up & clear the lot out of sight.
Just can’t bring myself to do it, I know I will deeply regret it ( I am certain sure of that )
To this end, I am looking for a small lock up to store my build in for the time being, out of sight out of mind sort of thing ( If you know what I mean )

All of that said, I am sure that you will decide on the best personal solution for you & whatever that may be, I wish you all the very best.

[Enoch]

Hiya Ronnie, sorry to hear that you are having similar "issue". I have really enjoyed the build, the learning new skills and the creation of something from nothing. Encountering problems and finding solutions has kept my mind and body busy, I have no regrets whatsoever about building it, in the same way I don't really have that many regrets about selling it and doing something else.
Life is supposed to be enjoyed, hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. I have done the enjoyable bit, now I don't want to do the unenjoyable bit - simples
Driving it would no doubt be fun but there are so many roads round here where I can't take it (sleeping policemen) including the ones I need to get to my office and warehouse. I figure somebody else will get a lot more fun out of it than I would if they want to take on the bit I don't want to do. I will take the cash and put it towards something else that I will enjoy and life will be good again
I must think more about that XJR that I have always fancied. Hmmmmm.........
Best and all that,
Enoch

[Bonzo]

Hi Dave

I guess we both live by the same ethos mate

Me ?, I just enjoy making stuff & it don't come much better than turing a pile of steel into something usefull

Hope the sale goes well & look forward to hearing news of your next project & may it bring you lots of enjoyment

[HandyAndy]

Hi Dave,

Really sorry to hear of this, likewise as all others have said, your build has been an inspiration to many forum members, me included , your build blog has often made me smile both on the achievement of the build & your great sense of humour when solving the odd little hiccups

If you decide to change your mind & keep your Roadster , if there is anything I could do to help then please don,t hesitate to shout up.

However if you do sell it on may I wish you all the best with any future plans on a new project you embark upon , I,m sure it will bring enjoyment to you & many others whatever it may be.

all the best mate ,

cheers
andy

[baz-r]

sounds like your at the last hurdle to me. be real sad to not see it to the end and would also point out it would be worth loads more with a reg plate at each end
im sure some local builders might be able to help and i seem to remember there is a guy that just does all the paperwork side of things for your kit (its what he does and is an expert at it) not sure where i saw his ad