Thinking about 69 Coupe purchase
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Thanks for the info easy Mike.
I just meant it was the base 350 I thought I read somewhere that L 48 was the base possibly on a newer year like 75 through 79 or something like that it's a numbers matching motor and the seller is asking 11,000 for it I know you've heard this before that it just needs paint but it actually does just need paint on the body it's in etch primer[ just needs priming and blocking and it's ready to paint.
it's code 972 can am white very original as far as I can tell 92 k original miles I don't have any pics at the moment but will upload later.
he's pretty firm but I think I can get it for 10 K going to need tires mufflers it has a brand-new front end and suspension and a rebuilt motor.
it has a beautiful dash pad door panels and seats are very good but they are black Velore which I don't think his original possibly on a Southwest car I don't know I just seen that a lot out here .
QUOTE=Easy Mike;1593826848]The base engine for the 69s was the 300hp 350. No L-48.
What is the seller asking? Any pics?
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I just meant it was the base 350 I thought I read somewhere that L 48 was the base possibly on a newer year like 75 through 79 or something like that it's a numbers matching motor and the seller is asking 11,000 for it I know you've heard this before that it just needs paint but it actually does just need paint on the body it's in etch primer[ just needs priming and blocking and it's ready to paint.
it's code 972 can am white very original as far as I can tell 92 k original miles I don't have any pics at the moment but will upload later.
he's pretty firm but I think I can get it for 10 K going to need tires mufflers it has a brand-new front end and suspension and a rebuilt motor.
it has a beautiful dash pad door panels and seats are very good but they are black Velore which I don't think his original possibly on a Southwest car I don't know I just seen that a lot out here .
QUOTE=Easy Mike;1593826848]The base engine for the 69s was the 300hp 350. No L-48.
What is the seller asking? Any pics?
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Vinyl upholstery was standard; leather was optional. There was no cloth upholstery so the seats have been covered.
$11K is not unreasonable.
You might want to review the 10 Things To Look For sticky.
Good luck.
$11K is not unreasonable.
You might want to review the 10 Things To Look For sticky.
Good luck.
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Pics will help and there is some other info that we would need to know to get closer to a good price. What options does it have: PS, PB, A/C, tilt/tele, power windows, ect...
If it was a solid painted car I would say its a steal, but paint can get expensive fast. Make sure you do a very through inspection of the birdcage and check for rust. Would expect a high milage '69 to be around $15-16K so just start subtracting the costs you will have from that and see if it still makes sense. My $0.02
If it was a solid painted car I would say its a steal, but paint can get expensive fast. Make sure you do a very through inspection of the birdcage and check for rust. Would expect a high milage '69 to be around $15-16K so just start subtracting the costs you will have from that and see if it still makes sense. My $0.02
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Can you shoot your own paint? If so, that car might be a decent deal for you. If not, add another $8-10K to that price ($20K total) for getting the car into the condition you want.
I think $11K is a bit steep for a car that needs paint. But, the condition of the car and its operating systems might justify that price. Rust and condition of operating systems are the main concerns for a 40 year-old vehicle purchase.
I think $11K is a bit steep for a car that needs paint. But, the condition of the car and its operating systems might justify that price. Rust and condition of operating systems are the main concerns for a 40 year-old vehicle purchase.
