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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 12:09 AM
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I picked up this 87 C4 Double Blk 4+3 Manual off of Bookface a couple of weeks ago, and as usual, the listing was only about 10% correct. It was listed as runs very well and drives, "Wrong". Along with other false claims. What wasn't mentioned was the mouse village. Or the snake skins under the hood. The key is stuck in the ignition, and the shifter won't go into reverse. Just to name a few.

It only took me 6 months looking at 6 or 7 different C4s with bad paperwork or too far gone for repair. To find what I was looking for within driving distance and within my budget. Don't even ask what happened to her targa top.

But all's good! "Gentlemen, I can rebuild her. I have the technology and this forum to make it happen.


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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 12:24 AM
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It can be done. Good luck getting her sorted.
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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 09:36 AM
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Hope you got it cheap. Sounds like quite the project
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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 09:43 AM
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Congratulations on your new car. Sounds like she's with the right new owner; hope she treats you well. Please post your progress.

Never ceases to dismay me how machines of this caliber are allowed to such demise.
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