1981 TR8 roadster.bluebook?

[roverman]

A friend is going to list his, Euro Spec. car. In "rust free" CA. most it's life. Has new,(factory "cat's) available if one must. 5 spd, no air. Is there "something" like Blue Book for these ? Thanks, roverman.

[tr8todd]

Nada average retail is 13,800.  Actual average retail is more like 9K in this economy for a decent 81.  For the most part, the 1980 convertibles came in four colors- gold, silver, green, and aqua.  There were about 2000 TR8s made in 1980.  In 1981 there were a little over 400 made,  and they came in additional colors.  If your friends 81 is a color other than what was available in 1980, then it will be a much easier sell, and will fetch more money.  A really nice red, white, tan, or blue 81 could see 20K.