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02-11-2003, 11:35 AM
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Value of 1966 250SE manual
There is a potential buy for me on Ebay
Car is a good running car. Owner said on the phone he would have no fear driving it from California to Seattle. 268 K miles Good body, no rust second owner, 5 years no air conditioning What would you pay ? 
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02-11-2003, 04:11 PM
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Hey Gob,
If it was me, I'd start at top value ($3- $5G) of primo 108 on open market...... then deduct aniticipated major expenses such as rebuild of kingpin suspension.... replacement of tired 268k gasoline engine with superior 5 cylinder diesel..... paint and fiddly-bits (muffler?... brakes?... clutch?...hvac system? ..... etc. Draw up anticipated budget report that looks like this: $4,000 - 1,200 (newer engine, installed at home) - 500 (suspension work) - 500 (misc) _________ $1,800 (initial investment) High mileage 268k is very good sign..... obviously the car has been maintained and owner is honest enough not to lie that it's 168k or 68,xxx as indicated on 5 digit odometer. Also high mileage will scare away dorks, yuppies and wimps, who cannot turn their own wrench or scrounge their own parts. From California - 108 4-spd.... no rust.... I'd pay up to $2.2 G ($2,500 at highest) after inspection - assuming the car includes sunroof, service records and ownership history.... $1,500 would be a reasonable steal that you might anticipate. Btw, for 108 fans of this forum...... they've got Kingpin rebuild kit on e-bay that should not be overlooked -
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02-11-2003, 07:10 PM
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What are the sings that the "king pin" is gone?
Dan
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http://w3.uqo.ca/gravelle/images/250S/flood.jpg DAN 1967 250s The Monster Project a.k.a "The Monster" a.k.a "Rolling Coffin" --sold-- The photographic ART thread +++Price Guide+++
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#4
02-12-2003, 11:10 AM
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kingpins
Bad kingpins is the reason I sold my first 108 car, years and years ago. They rarely go bad with consistent lubrication. You can tell they are going if you grab the top of the front wheel, and pull it toward you while crouching by it- If it gives at all, or makes any kind of clunking sound, then they are beginning to wear beyond what they should with proper lubrication. My 1970 was perfectly maintained by its PO, except that their mechanic missed the lubrication point for the top of the kingpins every time, for years. That is why they eventually wore out. If they get really bad, they will make horrible clunking noises as you drive.
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