Michael,
This has been discussed before, and I am sure I will open a can of worms by
commenting, but here goes:
For an asking price of 11k, the car should have a TOTALLY straight body with
perfect paint and interior. The fact that the car has obvious engine
adjusment requirements tells me that it isn't a car worth over 10 grand. To
see a car worth over 10 grand, check out Ron Hamilton's car on CDM. Now
THERE is a car worth over 10 grand.
Put it this way, for only 3.5k more you could have an absolutely perfect car
with an engine that will slap you into your seat with enough force that you
will feel your stomach hit your spine. Great interior with customization. A
beautiful car. Now I can't speak for Ron, but 14k is his ASKING price.
Things are always negotiable.
I recently helped a couple in Northern California purchase a 69 2000 Solex
with a beautiful interior, CD player, beautiful paint. It needed a new top,
a new windhshield and a dent on the hood fixed. Selling price: 8000.00.
So it always boils down to what you are willing to pay against what the
seller will take. From your description, the car seems high. I am as
interested as the next guy in aiding in the appreciation of our cars, so if
you feel the car is worth it, go ahead.
Andrew Murphy
>From: Michael Tarelka <mtarelka@home.com>
>Reply-To: Michael Tarelka <mtarelka@home.com>
>To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: 2000 in Sausalito - My Field Report
>Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:23:36 -0700
>
>I went and saw this car last night. The engine, carbs, and other stuff
>is completely rebuilt. The body is OK, cheap repaint (yellow), no rust
>in the obvious places, but there is a 4 " crack in the trunk floor
>board. Fenders, may have been off, due to "wavy" fender seam and mis
>matched screws. Slight dimple in right front of car, Grill dented too.
>Rubber trim new, bumpers good, Luggage rack, and some type of sport rims
>with good tires. Side molding needs work; one sheet metal screw helping
>to hold tip in place. Emblems need replacement. Goofy, after market
>driving lights, which work via a switch on the console. "Black"
>California license, which the Seller, thinks is a selling point.
>Original dash, seats, new carpets, very good top, after market radio in
>the glove box recently stolen.
>
>The rebuild was done by an independent shop, Valtellina Automobili (yep,
>Italian Stallion specialty) which is across the street from the seller's
>house. The engine compartment was painted black, wires are stuck
>together using electrician's tape. That day the seller replaced the
>thermostat, because he said it was running too cold. Smog equipment
>removed; seller said distributor was new, but was unclear about type.
>Tail pipe was sooty black.
>
>Car started with slight choke pull. Brakes squeaky (pedestrian made a
>face at me as I stopped, because of brake squeal). Car idles rough;
>seller says carbs need balancing. On the freeway it does move. Shifts
>nicely, but my downshift from 5th to fourth, caught "reverse" - slight
>noise and probably my fault. Seller says trans rebuilt too. No strange
>engine noise, no speedo whine. I think the drive train is OK.
>
>The Seller is very accommodating and has recently put a ton of money
>into this car, which explains his asking price of $11,400.
>
>Conversational bits: he bought a new in the box head, for $2,000; His
>mechanic thinks Webers, would be better carb, than the new SUs; Seller
>bought parts and had mechanic work hourly to assemble ($100 @ hour);
>encourage me to speak with mechanic.
>
>I am looking for 2000, but to make this car cheery, will take a sizable
>investment.
>I thought a good car would be closer to $8K. Mike Young, wants $18K for
>his perfect "Stroker 1600". I am whimpering a bit...
>
>Comments please.
>
>Michael Tarelka
>Alameda, CA
>
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