[thebuick]

I would be hard pressed to offer the owner 5K ,never mind 8500, that guy should jump on it, I can only imagine what lives in that garage, good luck

[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by thebuick

I would be hard pressed to offer the owner 5K ,never mind 8500, that guy should jump on it, I can only imagine what lives in that garage, good luck

The headliner was ruined by mice. His several cats have crawled all over it since it was placed in that garage in the mid 1990's. Trunk floor was absolutley perfect, and I could not find any underside rot, just surface corrosion. I thought I was very fair to the seller. Another gentleman offered him the same money a week ago and he turned it down. I truly think he is valuing the car by his sentimental value he holds to it. I have known the guy a long time, and if anyone has a shot of getting it, it will be me. He wants to sell that place and move to a retirement home in Florida.

[694.1]

"I would be hard pressed to offer the owner 5K ,never mind 8500, that guy should jump on it, I can only imagine what lives in that garage, good luck "

If an owner is not serious about presenting a car for sale, how can he expect auction prices? Wouln't you be embarrassed to have someone see that?

[bird72]

I would ponder this one for a while. Having owned a column shift 72 Formula, I can tell you that the market is way less for them than a floor shift car. If you invest a bunch and change mind, really, few people will want it. It will be a 20% deduction off comparable cars with floor shift (pure WAG, IMO). One might get forgiveness a bit on a prior years HO car. I would buy a column shift car if in good condition, but not a resto one. Column shift TA's get a bit more love, but still, who looks for one?

[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by 694.1

"I would be hard pressed to offer the owner 5K ,never mind 8500, that guy should jump on it, I can only imagine what lives in that garage, good luck "

If an owner is not serious about presenting a car for sale, how can he expect auction prices? Wouln't you be embarrassed to have someone see that?

Correct. I even gave him 2 days notice before I came over to see it. He is expecting B-J type prices for it, but it is in far from presentable condition. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt, even with the column shift auto. If I end up getting it, I will be converting it to a Muncie M21/NO console.

[bird72]

Originally Posted by 77 Canamman

If I end up getting it, I will be converting it to a Muncie M21/NO console.

Good call! This is a rare case where making a non original change will increase value, rather than a reduction.