'89 Reatta 60K Red/Tan w/16way PICS ADDED!

[Rawja]

This was sent to me via PM:

My father had several Reatta's over the years. Loved them after having worked on them as concept cars at the Proving Grounds. He died two weeks ago and we are looking for someone to love this car as much as he did. It is absolutely beautiful and in original, perfect condition. 2nd owner. Approx 60K miles. Don't even know where to start with this; any help would be appreciated. Thanks. - Julie Kennedy

Year: 1989

Coupe

Mileage: 60000

Considered Correct? Yes

Location: White Lake Township, Michigan (Oakland County)

Title: Clear

Any Accident History? No

Asking Price: $

Willing to take trade: No

Exterior Color: Red

Interior Color: Tan Leather

Paint Original? Yes

Paint Condition? (xcellent

Belt & Bumper Molding Color: (Black/Body Color)

Body Dents: No

If Y where__________________

Body Rust: No

If Y where__________________

Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No

If Y to what extent?

Vent Glass Intact? Yes

If N please describe which one is damaged and how damaged.

Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent

(Coupe only) Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Excellent

Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes

Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes

Tail Light Lens: Clear

Interior Original? Yes

16 Way Seats? Yes

Works Yes

Seat Condition? Excellent

Drivers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Center console top armrest condition? Good to Excellent

Door weather stripping condition? Excellent

Headliner Condition? Excellent

Carpet Condition? Excellent

Original Floor Mats: Yes

Floor Mat Condition: Excellent

Condition of Steering Wheel Leather:Excellent

Sun Roof? No

Functional Keyless Entry? Yes

Both Remotes? Not sure.

Problems with Electronic Dash items? No

If Y describe problems:

Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes

Power Seats Work Correctly? Yes

Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Yes

Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes

Original Sound System? Yes

Sound System Fully Functional? Yes

If N what are the problems (i.e. tape player, CD, speakers, noise):

Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? No

If Y describe:

A/C Functional? Yes

If N describe problem:

Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Not sure

Does the suspension require any attention? No

If Y describe what is needed

Tire Brand: Not sure

Remaining Tread: They are beautiful, like new/

Are All Tires Matched? Yes

Factory Wheels? Yes

If N describe the non stock wheel

Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Excellent

Missing Caps? (____) number

Any Brake Components Replaced? Not sure

If Y describe the part(s) replaced and when?

Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Not sure

Original Engine? Yes

If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement?

Original Engine Rebuilt? No

If Y when and how many miles ago?

Does Engine require attention? Hasn't been driven in a year, but starts up beautifully.

If Y what needs to be done.

When was last tune up? Not sure.

Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No

If Y describe in detail what is leaking, to what extent.

How often do you change the oil? 3,000 miles

Original Transmission? Yes

If N when replaced and how many miles on replacement?

Original Transmission Rebuilt? No

If Y when and how many miles ago?

Does Transmission require attention? No

If Y what needs to be done?

When was last Transmission Service? Not sure

Any Transmission Leaks? No

If Y to what extent?

Have CV joints been replaced? Not sure

If Y when and how many miles ago?

I have most receipts for this vehicle's service history.

Does the car have the owners manual portfolio? Yes, we also have the two original Reatta sweaters that came with this car when it was orignally purchased.

In General, What items need attention? It needs someone to love it as much as my father did.

My Reatta Drives: Excellent

I am the daughter of the 2nd owner of this Reatta. My father passed away two weeks ago and it is too sad for my mother to see his Reatta treasure in the garage.

My father owned this Reatta for several years.

Email me at jskandjak@aol.com

[DAVES89]

So what is the concensus on the value of this car? I would love to have it, but I already have a red/tan '89.

[Guest daveagain909]

can you post pictures?

[Guest kennyw]

when will you post pictures and a price? ken

[Rawja]

I contacted the seller. She has sent me the following pictures:

[Rawja]

More....

[Rawja]

Looks like a really nice, clean car.

[DAVES89]

I contacted her by e-mail. She is asking $9000.00 or best offer. If she doesn't get any offers she is going to try ebay in a couple of weeks..

[J Kennedy]

It's on ebay - HERE

[Lucky91]

I hope she gets what she wants but it sounds/looks a little steep to me. Check out her description on E-Bay. For what's she's asking I would think it needs to be pristine. Just my opinion.

Mike

[Guest RoadmstrNReatta]

Yes I agree, it IS/WAS a bit steep!!!! $3,500 was the high bid BTW

[Rawja]

Last I heard from the seller she was considering giving it to her son as his first car.

[DAVES89]

The daughter was selling it for her mom the widow of the owner. She [the daughter]was contacted after the e-bay bidding and was offered $6000.00 but [the widow] turned it down. So I guess it stays in the family.

[Vincent Vega]

Certainly is nice.

[J Kennedy]

Certainly is! : )

[J Kennedy]

$6400 was the best offer - Mom wants closer to $8000.

We took it out this weekend to an auto event in town -- what a fun, fun little car. : )

[Rawja]

It's back on eBay.

HERE

[DAVES89]

She should have taken the $6400.00. She will get less now.

[Guest daveagain909]

not the greatest write up and condition I believe she should have taken the $6400 I would offer around $4000 If I was buying. the point is you can ask all you want but it is only worth what someone will pay.....

[DAVES89]

I asked her to read the codes [also explained how to download them], so I could help her address the electrical issue, but never got a response. I also told her that yes it was true that there were only 7009 Reattas made in 1989, but that 50% of them were red/tans [of which I have one as well] she would be lucky to get $3500.00.

When she told me that the widow turned down $6400.00, I couldn't believe it. The man bought the car for $9000.00 and must have driven it some, why would they think they would get every dollar back?

With less then 20 hours to go the car is sitting at $1025.00.

Then we have the red haired lady that about 2 years ago bought her 1988 red/tan and with repairs has $5400.00 in it. Why is she mad because she can't get more then $4000.00 for it?

[Lucky91]

I corresponded with her when it originally became available. She told me a dealership offered her $8500 for it. I told her to take it. That was before her first listing on E-Bay that listed the problems the car has. I would agree that the car is in the $4000 range..

Mike

[DAVES89]

With 2 hours to go best offer is $1325.00

If the man could speak from the other side he would have said to the dealership, "$8500.00? I'm on my way over!"

Keeping it in the family will do no good as something is sure to happen to it, and the comment will be "Grandpa would be rolling over in his grave if...."

[89ReattaKid]

If red/tan is acounts for 50% whats rare?

[89REATTAJIM]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 89ReattaKid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If red/tan is acounts for 50% whats rare? </div></div>

What % are Silver/Blue with Silver trim??

[manikmekanik]

If red/tan is acounts for 50% whats rare?

Okay, you asked!!!!

To me, rare is defined by the production numbers of the LINE of cars, or the number of a LINE of cars left in existance.

@2000 = rare (example - 1990 Reatta convertible(@2100), 1991 Reatta coupe, (1215).

@200 = exteremely rare (1991 Reatta convertible(<200 released), 2006 Thunderbird(>200), 1959 Eldo convert(101), 1956 Porsche cabrio(@200).

'91 convertible Black/Flame red/ Black top

7 were built - only 2 left!

1 is mine, Black Beauty - last one on the road.

1 is in Bulgari's collection - the last Reatta convertible made - never to be available for sale.

Though the general collector market as not yet recognized the Reatta, it's rarity is equal to other extremely rare cars who command six-figure values.

Reatta's time will come, when the Barret-Jackson crowd wakes-up.