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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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Need advice from the experts on a 72 Ontario Orange coupe I'm considering.
It has the original base motor, 4 spd, air.
Paint is very nice- many new parts:
complete front supension rebuild including control arm bushings,ball joints,tie rods.
All new rear u joints
all new shocks, new motor and transmission mounts, stainless steel exhaust and orig exhaust manifolds.
Under carriage fully detailed, all chrome has been redone including bumbers, door handles and mirror.
Owner has receipts dating back 25 yrs.
Interior in great shape, car sits nice. I saw it on ebay.
Current bid is 16k with an hour left.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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I would want to see it up front and personal before I handed over any cash.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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The price sounds about right if it runs and drives as good as it looks, but you can't tell that by ebay. I'd call it a gamble. But if the receipts hold up, it's a pretty good gamble. If you have money to spare, it's almost worth it to wait and actually see the car in person and drive it before buying.

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