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Re: Looking at a fastback...



AmandaMcC=> A guy here in town (Bloomington, IN) has a '64 for sale for 
=> $2,000. There's some bondo in the front and over the rear tires, some 
=> chrome parts missing, no carpet (or interior of any kind), and 
=> supposedly only needs a new battery.  Is this a good deal?  

I'd say no, even in the Rust Belt. You should be able to get a car 
that's complete, not crusty and runs for $1500 or less. This one's 
older, and that's worth something, but not that much. I'll bet if you 
asked the list you'd find five worth considering and priced lower within 
a couple of hours. 

If you like the car and are willing to do the work to get it in shape -- 
which is not inconsiderable -- make him put in a used battery and prove 
it runs reasonably well, then offer maybe $900. Sound pushy? Check the 
prices on the parts you'll need and you might change your mind. 

By way of comparison, a guy in my club has been trying to get rid of a 
'66 Fast in better shape than what you describe for $200. I can get you 
a complete, working, rust-free, factory-air '71 Square, including a new 
fender to replace the ripped one, for less than $900. Arizona isn't the 
Rust Belt, obviously, but the deals are out there.

=> Also, the car doesn't have a heater, is this normal?

No. Someone's probably taken the heat exchangers off and replaced them 
with aftermarket exhaust. I'd take that as a warning of hidden rust.

Good luck!

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 & '64 T3 Ghias
'79 Campmobile
comwest@well.com



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