1974 Coupe?
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From: Valley Springs Ca
1974 Coupe?
OK,
Everyone is probably tired of "What is it worth" But here is another.
Talked to a guy today about a 74 coupe he has for sale. Only seen pics but looks clean from the pics. For me the good-Seems to be clean-4spd-pwr brakes/steering-ac the bad. needs motor-motor is out of car. I am going to look at it tomorrow, What would look for and/or ask? I think he wants around $5000. Thanks for any help.
I really want a 66 or a 68/69 but being in CA. a 74 is smog exempt so kind of got my attention.
Thanks Jack
Everyone is probably tired of "What is it worth" But here is another.
Talked to a guy today about a 74 coupe he has for sale. Only seen pics but looks clean from the pics. For me the good-Seems to be clean-4spd-pwr brakes/steering-ac the bad. needs motor-motor is out of car. I am going to look at it tomorrow, What would look for and/or ask? I think he wants around $5000. Thanks for any help.
I really want a 66 or a 68/69 but being in CA. a 74 is smog exempt so kind of got my attention.
Thanks Jack
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
Kinda hard to see , pretty $hitty pictures. Does he give any explanation as to why the motor is out, the car warrants a thorough going over (mechanically & cosmetically) before you commit to anything, but I dont think its worth what the seller thinks it is, just my opinion. Lots of other drivers out there for close money, BTW thats a hell of a garage that its "kept" in 
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Peace,,,Good luck in your search,,, Moosie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D1&viewitem=
.Peace,,,Good luck in your search,,, Moosie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D1&viewitem=
Racer
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From: Space Coast Florida
Is this the car you're thinking of? Moosie beat me lol. But I agree, 5k is too much for a car that needs work. If you're still interested take someone who knows there way around these cars to see what needs done and if the prices are less then buying a drivable car then by all means go for it. But its your call.
Last edited by 21boy; Aug 22, 2009 at 09:23 PM.
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From: Valley Springs Ca
Dogs
I think my dog trains me LOL. 74 4 spd seem kind of rare around here. They seem to sell for 12,000 + so just kind of thinking with a nice motor might be a good car. The unknown kind of scares me. I will look tomorrow and know more. Please keep them comming.
Thanks
Jack
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Jack
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Boston MA
are you looking for a 74 4 speed car? I would be leery as the seller has 0 feed back and has posted cell phone photos, and a poorly written ad, if his ad is in this poor of shape, imagine what the car is like.
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From: Valley Springs Ca
Close to home!
The good thing is it is close to home! I will not bid on e-bay but will look at it tomorrow. If it sells on e-bay cool! If not then we will see what happens. This is not the car I am looking for but if the price is right could be a fun car. My dream car is a 66 vert. I will be working my way towards a 66 but maybe a few in between.
Thanks Jack
Thanks Jack
Racer
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From: Space Coast Florida
Again for a 74 non matching/custom? without an engine, even if its not the one you're looking for, there still might be better options. I would definitely go check it out if you're close though, might be better then you thought, or worse.