Spot a good'un in this weeks classic car buyer

[Multi-Tech]

Ive been very interested in the Stags for a long time now but with work and 3 other classics of my own to restore I've not had the time or space to have another classic. This changed when I was given a chance to drive one and carry out some work for a customer which has now made me even more interested to get one. because of this Im trying to find as much information out as possible and reading every buyers guide I can get my hands to make sure the work I carry out is correct and when I've sold some of my other classics I will be able to find a good'un

My point for this post is that I have just got this weeks classic car buyer which has a 4 page report on how to spot a good'un. Has anybody read it?

[therat04]

Ive been very interested in the Stags for a long time now but with work and 3 other classics of my own to restore I've not had the time or space to have another classic. This changed when I was given a chance to drive one and carry out some work for a customer which has now made me even more interested to get one. because of this Im trying to find as much information out as possible and reading every buyers guide I can get my hands to make sure the work I carry out is correct and when I've sold some of my other classics I will be able to find a good'un

My point for this post is that I have just got this weeks classic car buyer which has a 4 page report on how to spot a good'un. Has anybody read it?

I have not had a read of the classic car mag, but if you have classic cars already then buying a stag is not very different.
All the same rules apply, ask relevant questions on this forum as a cross reference to your four page pull out,when you view your cars be sure to check out everything in and on and about the car, next is a nice long test drive to make sure it all works, the seller will not mind,as he gets to drive his stag one more time before a sale.
The price of stags varies greatly so it pays to have a good look around, avoid cheap stags for sale unless you want a restoration project, there are some nice stags out there and i am sure you will get your good un if you are patient and vigilant. Good Luck...Steve

[jleyton]

My point for this post is that I have just got this weeks classic car buyer which has a 4 page report on how to spot a good'un. Has anybody read it?

Yep, I've read it. As I mentioned somewhere else, they talk of seat frames breaking which I haven't heard of but otherwise I think it's a pretty good commentary.

However, I don't think you can beat the experience of a knowledgeable owner and so I'd thoroughly recommend taking along someone who knows Stags when you're looking at one - I did when I bought mine and his help was invaluable. You'll probably find someone on here who'd be happy to help.

Anyway, you've made a good choice so happy hunting and I hope we'll be able to welcome you as an owner before long.

Cheers

Julian

Ps There a (heavily USA biased) book from Veloce publishing on buying a Stag. That could be helpful as well.

[Multi-Tech]

Thanks for the information. I'm sure once have finished the restoration on the Stag I have in from a customer I will no the vehicles inside out, but nice to no there is people out around to help with questions (which I'm sure I will have)