My New C3 CONVERTIBLE
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Drifting
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My New C3 CONVERTIBLE
I have been looking for a 72 Steel Cities Gray convertible now for about a year and I finally found one. I made the purchase and I should get it next week. The car is a small block with automatic, power steering A/C and a black vinyl hard top. The car didn't have as many options as I would have liked but it is a solid car and is also a NCRS TOP FLIGHT.
The previous owner had it almost 20 years, it has new paint and a rebuilt stock motor with a mild cam and front and rear suspension has been rebuilt. They are including tank sticker owners history and receipts for work done. I still have my 69 427/435 car but living in Scottsdale, Arizona it will be nice to drive a convertible. I think I got a good deal at 24,500
The previous owner had it almost 20 years, it has new paint and a rebuilt stock motor with a mild cam and front and rear suspension has been rebuilt. They are including tank sticker owners history and receipts for work done. I still have my 69 427/435 car but living in Scottsdale, Arizona it will be nice to drive a convertible. I think I got a good deal at 24,500
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Very nice, and a great deal. Love that color.
Good luck, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from her.
David
Any info on the "mild" cam? And how much did it help a base engine?
Good luck, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from her.
David
Any info on the "mild" cam? And how much did it help a base engine?
Last edited by Flying Low; May 5, 2011 at 12:23 AM.
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I have not driven the car yet but the po said it has a lot of bottom end torque
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Great Car at a Great Price!
[QUOTE=69FASTFUN;1577527288]I have been looking for a 72 Steel Cities Gray convertible now for about a year and I finally found one. I made the purchase and I should get it next week. The car is a small block with automatic, power steering A/C and a black vinyl hard top. The car didn't have as many options as I would have liked but it is a solid car and is also a NCRS TOP FLIGHT.
The previous owner had it almost 20 years, it has new paint and a rebuilt stock motor with a mild cam and front and rear suspension has been rebuilt. They are including tank sticker owners history and receipts for work done. I still have my 69 427/435 car but living in Scottsdale, Arizona it will be nice to drive a convertible. I think I got a good deal at 24,500
T-Tops are OK but here's just something special about a convertible!
The previous owner had it almost 20 years, it has new paint and a rebuilt stock motor with a mild cam and front and rear suspension has been rebuilt. They are including tank sticker owners history and receipts for work done. I still have my 69 427/435 car but living in Scottsdale, Arizona it will be nice to drive a convertible. I think I got a good deal at 24,500
T-Tops are OK but here's just something special about a convertible!
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[QUOTE=petes74ttop;1577529502]Amen to that! And Steel City Gray is a fantastic color.
If this car would have crossed my path when I was looking for one, I would have bought it, too at that price.
Congratulations and remember, you have to drive it to enjoy it!
Martin
If this car would have crossed my path when I was looking for one, I would have bought it, too at that price. Congratulations and remember, you have to drive it to enjoy it!
Martin
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Nice looking 72 A top Flight convertible for $24,500 is a good deal. Look at all the restoration work and costs you have saved. Enjoy it
A top Flight convertible for $24,500 is a good deal. Look at all the restoration work and costs you have saved. Enjoy it