William Killeffer wrote:
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> This summer, someone offered me a 67 Sprite with rusted-out front fenders
> for $550. I drove it, liked it and was considering buying it, but then the
> guy sold it to someone else for $750! I had been the first to express any
> interest in it in 3 yrs...
> I saw a 67 B in the paper for $600, discribed as a restorable parts car. I
> went and looked at it, and it was ok, but the engine was in such a mess
> that I knew it would probably take a few months and many dollars to get it
> right, especially since squirrels had been nesting under the hood and had
> made their presence known in the interior as well.
> Now, I found a Midget but can't get in touch with the owner!
> I felt the need to share all that, and I know I'm not the only one who has
> had this stuff happen to them.
> Thank you,
> -Bill-
That's the story of my life.
Mike
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