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That car looks so nice until you get to the engine compartment. WHY did they choose to install that "Home Depot" wiring harness???? So much of the car appears well done like the upholstery and the engine turned dash panels, too bad they did such a horrible job with the wiring.

Seeing the car in person was the best possible thing you could have done. Now you know exactly the true condition of the car and you can eliminate it from your consideration with no regrets. Judging from the list of defects you described, it sounds like you know what to look for and this experience will help you when you inspect other cars. Hopefully, you'll find a car that you like in the condition you desire. Don't be disappointed that this car didn't work out, be glad you dodged the bullet. Keep looking and good luck. The right car for you is out there somewhere.

Does it take a "Hammerhead" engine to pound in a nailhead?

That car has LOTS of issues. Wrong interior, wrong engine color, missing all the stainless side trim, plastic window in convertible top, etc., etc.... Here is what a correct one looks like (1948):

I never understood the attraction of these things. Looks like a refugee from a "Road Warriors" movie.

Wow! It is amazing that all those items remained in the car for so long. It is truely a time capsule. You are to be commended for deciding to maintain the car in its current condition.

My Buicks are gone but the parts linger on. The parts pictured are free if you can use them, just pay the postage. Help me clean out my attic. 1. (4) NOS AC #48 spark plugs 2. (2) Glass washer fluid bottles. One has the cap and mounting bracket which was bead blasted and painted. Take the pair! 3. Misc. seat belt parts from the 60's. All the chrome parts on these are beautiful. Take the whole lot. Hope these parts will help some folks out.

That poor thing looks like a real car that shrunk in the wash!

That car is literally shouting "run Forrest, RUN!"

That looks like a nice car in wonderful original condition. You can rest easy now that it has gotten an "official" clean bill of health.

Wow, that is very nice. Definitely worth the time spent searching for it!

That color doesn't do justice to the car. I think it looks much better in these colors.

I think he should call that guy back in the Arab Emerites, after a few "Dubies" he might decide to come up with enough bucks to buy the car.

Sorry, I must disagree with your calling the '58-'60 T-Birds clunkers. I owned a 17,000 mile all original 1960 T-bird for over 20 years and I always thought it was a great looking car. Yes, the 2 seater T-Birds were sporty and cool but the increased sales of the 4 seat version is what helped the T-Bird live on for so long.

That engine compartment is scary looking. I wonder what other examples of "outstanding" workmanship exist to surprise a new owner......