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Old 11-21-2009, 12:53 PM
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It seems rather sound, no real rust in the undercarriage, which is a good starting point. ft it's a reasonably low mileage car, it can be a good basis for a total restoration. But the cost in the end will be way above the price of a nice one on the market.
Yeah that is often the way - I guess it would have to be done for love - I hope someone loves it.

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Old 11-21-2009, 05:09 PM
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yes, and all the titanic needs is a new hull?

(i do like the coffee can under the hood; some little known heater/percolator option only on the "euro" models?)
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Old 11-22-2009, 02:09 AM
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I'll bet it shows up on Ebay again without the BEHR air conditioner.
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Old 11-22-2009, 09:56 AM
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that's a 5,000$ car. The 3.5 coupe is a rare and wonderful beast.
The seller knows these cars and knows the market well.
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Old 11-22-2009, 09:52 PM
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Many know the cabrios are gold mines, but the coupes have low production numbers as well... hence very desirable.


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