The back story of the find:
One owner, last on the road in 1991. Owner dies in 2012. Car had been sitting in a pole barn in upper Michigan. Pontiac built car, sold in Flint. Probably spent it's entire life in upper Michigan. Car was bought from the estate at the sale in late 2012. The guy who bought it found it was covered in bird crap and mice were living inside. The front wheels were off, brakes disassembled, carb was off. The guy I purchased it from got it put back together and running. Was going to keep it, but had a Jeep project he needed money for, so put it on Craigslisp. I had a trip planned to check out some parts - decided to check the area for other parts in the area. Found the add on Firday morning. Called Friday afternoon. Made the trip to see it Saturday - eight hour drive one way. The guy didn't have the title yet, as it was in probate court as the original owners
wife died before she could sign it over. Others had called on it, but wouldn't make the drive to see it unitl he had the title.....
Anyway, got there Saturday afternoon. Placed a small downpayment and signed a purchase agreement to wire the rest when he had the title in hand. He had the title on Monday. Paid up and placed the shipment up for bid on Uship. By Friday of last week, had the shipment booked for $600. Car arrived at the house Sunday morning.
There are a few minor issues. Leaks in radiator, valve cover gasket, rear seal.
Transmission (M20) pops out of 4th when you decelerate or fart. Paint bubbles in the usual places around the top trim. Interior has holes in headliner from mice. Seats in great shape. Dash has no cracks. The wide Ovals are bias ply originals that are in very, verry good shape.
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