madrat Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I agree Mike ,I don't like to see these old girls priced beyond restoration budgets , why the owners don't just tell people they are not for sale confuses me some what ! :confused: The owner is friendly with the guy who was selling the meadows one at 'Andrews garage' for £6k. Apparently its now sold and went for the asking price :nono: that was in similar condition to this one so I guess that's where the figure came from. He was as keen as mustard to sell it to me! Such a shame as its just going to ruin :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I know it was three years ago, but Andi bought Private Benjamin for £2000, and the tin work was in better order than this one! This seems well over the odds to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 And one sold only last year, after being well publicised on here with photos, for just £3,500 - with next to no work needed other than a little work on the roof. One of the cleanest I've ever seen (I did try my best to work up some interest :sweat:). But that is doubtless of no interest to the owner of this one - take it, make an offer, or leave it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croc Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I paid £1450 for mine, with a good 680 powerplus, about 18 months ago. This one sounds a bit steep to me. I always reckon on about £100 per ton then work up or down depending on condition etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 i paid £1000 for mine and she was worse,i still think she is over priced :nono:. I have heard of some going for£5000-£7000 but they all went abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contractorman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 [ATTACH]8731[/ATTACH Scammell fitted with Leyland ..New tyres ..New winch rope ready to go ..Guy asking about 7,500..but sure it would sell for less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 hi graham leanne told me about this one it looks a rearly good buy for some one . looks mint and its an RAF one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contractorman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Also i know of this scammell constructor with 680 Leylans also drive away ..asking price £7,500 but also think would come for less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Tried to buy this yesterday! £5k if anyone has deeper pockets than me, nice old truck with a leyland 680 As we all know, some people are specifically looking for the challenge of a restoration project and wouldn't be interested in buying the same type of vehicle, in restored condition, even if they could easily afford to buy one. These 'restorer' types may well be prepared to pay over the odds for a lorry that's either very original or, at least, not too badly butchered if they feel it has the right potential. This Explorer, from what can be seen from the photographs, looks as though it would provide many happy hours with the wire brush. If you're 50, with £50,000 in the Bank, and have always wanted to restore an Explorer, 5,000 quid might sound affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 hi graham leanne told me about this one it looks a rearly good buy for some one . looks mint and its an RAF one I agree mate ! They both look very tidy ! Just need the fifteen grand for the two and the Scammell Heritage Museum could be my dream come true !:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Or you could have had one like mine for £1250 including delivery:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrat Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Damm, I miss all the bargains! :cry::cry: If anyone finds one for £2k or under let me know! :cool2: I'm not supposed to be looking you see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Im also after one, but there dont seem to be any around at the moment in the cheaper price range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimh Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Me too. I want one too. Must have a petrol engine. I know that Pioneers are easier to maintain and cheaper to run but they are still stinking diesels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrat Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 No wonder they are asking for £5k with all this scammell interest around! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsk460 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 :readbook: How much do pioneers go for in, comparison to explorers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 pioneer....Explorer i did'nt think there was a comparison!!:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 pioneer....Explorer i did'nt think there was a comparison!!:cool2: There is no comparison the Pioneer with no power assisted steering ,no door tops , and hand operated crane winch is a real mans motor and must not be confused with the Explorer with all its post war modifications, whatever were they thinking trying to make a national servicemans life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 :rofl::iloveyou::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 i hate to brake it to you but according to health & safety neither are acceptable for service :-D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 i hate to brake it to you but according to health & safety neither are acceptable for service :-D. do you know who they are:rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 do you know who they are:rofl::rofl: no but you cant miss them ,they wear a high vis jacket and have a note pad and are shouting at us to stop having fun.:argh::argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 no but you cant miss them ,they wear a high vis jacket and have a note pad and are shouting at us to stop having fun.:argh::argh: so that who that was then:rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 did not make much diferance did it :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 did not make much diferance did it :-D no they only want to stop you working or having fun:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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