401/403 Values

[CEL]

Hi.
As a new member i find this fascinating.I have a 1953 403 which was used by Bristol to send a message of support to Bordeaux on the 10th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis in 1954 on behalf of the people of Bristol City-also commemorating the historic trading links between the cities and their twinning.This trip was beautifully recorded in an article in The Autocar and I have an original copy of that magazine.The car was then used in 1995 to repeat the trip and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original and the 50th of the liberation.That trip was less reverently recorded in an article by The Times.The engine runs really beautifully and the gearbox the same;the interior is excellent in red leather;and all she needs is a respray quoted at £5000 for a proper job by experts.She will be MOT'd this week as everything else is ready for that test.I intended to get around to the respray while enjoying the splendour of this great car but a change in personal circumstances led me to reply to an ad from a German collector who has bid £13500 from photos sent.

In the light of the postings about prices,does everyone think that bid sounds fair or should I seek better offers or even venture the respray cost and sell as a mint example with a fantastic history?
Colin Lewis