Re: Opinions please

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2011/8/8 9:29:06

Forget the price for a moment and look at the big expensive things a "fixer" car might need that vary from one car to another:
1. Rust - this car has some visible and you know there is a lot more that is hidden.
2. Body damage - obviously visible
3. Missing parts - Once a car becomes a "basket" case some parts are always missing, regardless of what the seller says.

This car looses in all three major areas. It is a parts car and should be priced accordingly. If you want a fixer car of this particular model try to find one that is not disassembled, no obvious rust, and no body damage that cannot be easily fixed. Then pay $5500 and you will save money. The rest of the restoration will cost the same on any car (my experience is $20,000 to $50,000 depending on how perfect you want to go).