On Tue, 13 Dec 1994 oliverc@cc.tacom.army.mil wrote:
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> Need some info on what a 69 Spitfire is worth. The car is in
> decent shape, body wise it needs a battery box, and front floors.
Easily obtained, not too expensive, not too difficult to install.
> The rockers, bonnet, fenders, trunk (boot floor) etc are in good
> shape. Interior is good, new carpets, door panels, driver seat
> replaced with a passenger seat, but new covers on both (low back).
Most 1969 Spitfires had high-back reclining seats, at least in the U.S.
Perhaps both seats have been replaced? Or is it really a 1969? Does it
have the Mk.2-style interior, with the central instrument panel, or does
it have the later "Federal" dashboard? Any evidence of the side
reflectors (not marker lights -- they came in 1970)?
> Mechanically, it runs. Could not drive it cuz the brakes go to the
> floor, so coulnd not check clutch, gearbox rear etc. The front
> bumper/guards are pushed up, looks like the blot on frame
> extensions are bent a little, rest of the frame looks good, ar the
> bonnet fits good. Milage shows to be 51,000. None of the
> electrics (lights, flashers, turn signals, blower) work. Owner has
> owned the car for about a week, said "he got it from a friend at a
> good price, so its for sale if I can get enough out of it." Any
> ideas on what to offer/ other things to check out?
> Thanks, Chris
> oliverc@cc.tacom.army.mil
>
Hydraulics and electrics could be very simple/cheap, or very
involved/relatively expensive. Would be worth your while to at least get
the clutch system pumped up enough for a test drive to check out obvious
expensive gearbox/differential/u-joint noises. A quiet street and a
working emergency brake will help a lot.
If that's not possible to do, I'd definitely look to spend no more than
$400-500 max.
Andy Mace
Hoag's Corners, NY
1969 Mk.3 Spitfire (in pieces, in the barn; assembled, in my dreams!)
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