[Roadsters] Newbie
Fred Katz
roadster at astound.net
Sun Apr 7 17:26:56 MDT 2013
Welcome to the list! Good choice, getting one that is nearly already restored.
I would say, get the best quality you can afford and start from there. Trying
to get it cheap with a rust bucket or parts car will cost you grief and money,
versus starting with a good platform. Better to grab something great that
someone else invested thousands of hours labor and dollars into, but had to
let go at a loss. (Some people put $10, $20, even $30 grand into them and sell
at less - did so to enjoy the ride.)
1600's are a good choice, as the engines are easier and cheaper to maintain.
Parts are readily available. 2000's are more expensive to maintain. I have a
'70 1600 and despite all the abuse I gave it over 15 years, the engine simply
refuses to die. Also have a 2000 but they need babying.
Price is subjective, many variables, be careful. Find a club, and ask a member
for tips.
Fred - SSF, CA
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 7, 2013, at 11:38 AM, Rick Cope <copocabanna at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm new to this mailing list. In fact this is my first attempt. I had a
> 1970 1600 Fairlady in 1972. I love it and have wanted another one ever
> since I got married and everyone since said that I was married now and
> didn't need a sport car. Im looking at a 1969 1600, looks like a good buy
> at 6,800 hundred dollars. It is a long away from where I live and so I
> going to ask the seller to do a pre sale check on it before I fly and take
> a look at it. I might even be driving it back to where is live. My
> questions is this a good price? I've been following at these cars on the
> internet since the internet was invented. I wanted a 1970 either a 1600 or
> 2000. Had thought of restoring it myself but do to unforeseen disability
> need to buy one that's nearly already restored. Any advise would be
> welcome. I guess I'm just getting cold feet. I do want to join a club
> somewhere in my area. I live in the NW. If anybody know of a 1970 1600 or
> 2000 let know. Any advise would be helpful.
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