After a nice visit from Garnet & Gold (thanks Bob!), and another person expressing a bit of interest, I feel comfortable sharing the pricing with everyone. As I want this to go to a good new owner who will do right by the car, not a flipper, I am offering the car at what I paid for it 2 years ago, which is $2000. As such, with the parts included, and the hardtop carrier which I purchased, is actually not making me anything, I will take away the joy I had in the time I did spend behind the wheel. I would prefer this to not end up a parts car if possible, and have been assured that this car, as it runs and drives now and is in relatively good shape, is not a parts car candidate but rather a good project for someone with more skill or money for mechanics than I have.
Now, for a full rundown of the negatives:
-Brakes were converted to regular power brakes from a Le Baron or similar. I don't know who did the conversion or what skill they had. As the brakes seem to be the real issue, with bad pedal feel and left front caliper not working, I don't know how much work would be needed to make it right. Probably less than I fear, but not an amateur/first timer job.
-Missing a light on the passenger door.
-Trunk release in glovebox not operating.
-Fuel filler release in cabin not working.
-Reverse lights not working.
-CHMSL not working.
-Odometer stopped working last drive.
-Gauges work, but gas gauge will stop working off and on.
-Radio - with CD player - does not work. Lights up, but nothing but static and you can't change functions with the buttons.
-Power top motor not working.
-A few minor trim items missing from around the soft top by rear windows.
-Small chip in passenger headlight.
-Porthole has cracked glass on one side.
-Tires are old and dry rot is evident.
-Lugs - likely not original - seem to have fused to the studs on some of them. Not all, and I replaced those I could loosen and replace.
-Air conditioner works, but the vent is stuck on defrost/lower vent only setting, likely due to vacuum line issue.
-Passenger seat electronics do not operate.
-Console has bodged repair to leather and the panel with switches has been broken loose from the screws that hold it in securely.
Now, the good:
-No real body damage or rust. One smaller issue near drivers side tail light, and one trim piece put back on with screws by previous owner. But all trim and stainless seems to be there.
-All glass there and no issues, save porthole issue mentioned above.
-Engine works well, no smoke at startup. Idles and runs well.
-Transmission works well. Goes in and out of gear well, no oddities noted when driving.
-Replaced radiator and alternator. Not sure when, work done by previous owner but both seem to be of good quality.
-Soft top in good shape, hard top in good repair, headliner in great shape. J hooks are not rusted.
From what I have been told, all the parts that may be needed for a full restoration are available, and this would be a good candidate for such a project. If I haven't scared you away, feel free to contact me. The car is titled, tagged, and insured, so I am not in any real hurry to dispose of it, but it is time. Thanks for reading, and happy motoring!
