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Do you think this 71SB would run all the way back to Missouri? Its looking like my fastback deal is fading fast... Theo ---------- > From: Steven Ayres <comwest@well.com> > To: type-3@umich.edu > Subject: Re: Looking at a fastback... > Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1997 8:06 PM > > > 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