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<p class="MsoNormal">Looking for a little help.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">My brother-in-law is looking at a 76 Spitfire, he has never owned a British car, but wants a project to work on together and learn with his son who is into cars.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I told him the usual maintenance, etc. story. But I don’t know much about Spitfires.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Looked over the car quickly yesterday, body is in good shape, no visible rust except battery box. Interior is old but decent. Will need brake job (really spongy) and rebuild front suspension.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Leaking oil at rear of head gasket (not valve cover) so a replacement will be needed.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Seller is asking $5500.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Is this a decent price (not adjusted for above items)?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is this a good or bad year to buy?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:red">Thanks, Mike<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red">62 TR4, Race car<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red">63 TR4, Street car<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red">Mike & Becky Moore<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red">6050 Ruhl Road, Fairview, PA 16415<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red"><a href="mailto:mmoore@mtmcpafirm.com">mmoore@mtmcpafirm.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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