[72projectbird]

Hi guys,

Some of you might remember me posting a picture of this car a few years ago. It's a 70 T/A RAIII 4 speed that's been sitting in this driveway for 20 years. In a strange turn of events, the owner actually found my car at a local show last night and remembered my Dad talking with him about his 70 over 10 years ago.

Long story short, he wants to sell it now. Its a #s matching RAIII 4 speed, no AC, with the original 12 bolt rear. It still has it's KR wheels, and even has two spares with snow tires on them. It also comes with some extra parts.

It has plenty of rust in all the usual areas. The rails look good though. The original 70 seats were stolen over 30 years ago, along with the original AM radio.


I know placing a value on it is tough, but any ballpark ideas?

[steve v]

Pretty sure 70's had JW wheels.
KRs are 72 wheels.

[muscle_collector]

those are march 25 72

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by steve v

Pretty sure 70's had JW wheels.
KRs are 72 wheels.

You're right. I was sitting there looking at them trying to remember the codes, and with Sprints wonderful reception, I couldn't look them up. I should've seen the 72 code.

The owner shot out a 5k asking price. I countered with 4k. He said he has a NOS front spoiler for the car, as the original got blown out. I'll touch base with him this weekend and see if we can finalize a price.

He claimed it was running up until a few years ago, but the car hasn't left the driveway in 20 years. I was kinda thinking about getting the car mechanically sorted, power washing the outside and driving it. I'd obviously replace the interior, as that's become a mouse playground.

[tom s]

You know the drill,search what a restored one sold for recently and work backwards to get the worth of the car.Tom

[Formulabruce]

65K top dollar ( right now on west coast) >> I put the resto at 55K ( done right) , that leaves about 10K for this car . all IMHO....
If I was to go down and look at it, I would want to jack it up...

[68bird400HO]

I think its a steal at 5k especially if the carb is there. You would likely still be upside sown after the resto though.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by 68bird400HO

I think its a steal at 5k especially if the carb is there. You would likely still be upside sown after the resto though.

X2 !! Well said

[eaglesan13]

X-3 !

Originally Posted by 68bird400HO

I think its a steal at 5k especially if the carb is there. You would likely still be upside sown after the resto though.

[bird72]

Hope you get it at 4! Can't go too wrong, parts alone and all...…

What is wrong with people? It is not like those cars became rare and valuable yesterday! (smacks head in wonderment)…..

[Norwood]

Great find if it is original compleat engine it is a total steal. Good luck

[keith k]

Before I got to the "owner wants $5K" bit, I was going to say it could pretty easily bring $10K with the original drivetrain, etc. Wheels are not correct for a '70, but they could easily be swapped straight up for a set that are.
$5K is a STEAL.
This car is absolutely worth restoring, too.

[muscle_collector]

I cant imagine its not already in your garage. its been 20+ years since I was able to buy a complete 70 ta for 5k.

[TAKerry]

Colour me jealous! Congrats on getting the deal done. Poor thing looks like its about 6 months away from being a parts car, but I know you can put it back to its former glory. Nice winter project.

[RAIVJUMB]

Wow good to see you got it, I have a decent stash of 70 TA stuff and may be able to help out, interesting to see it has 71 seats. I would be interested in the KR also if you part with it, and I am close. Mark

[72projectbird]

Thanks guys! It's been pretty cool uncovering all the codes on this car and discovering what it's all about. I'll be sure to keep updating the thread as I go along!

Originally Posted by RAIVJUMB

Wow good to see you got it, I have a decent stash of 70 TA stuff and may be able to help out, interesting to see it has 71 seats. I would be interested in the KR also if you part with it, and I am close. Mark

The KR will more than likely not be used, so you'll be the first I contact when the time comes. Do you have any 70 front seats? Someone stole the originals decades ago, and it wound up with the high backs in it now.

Here's a pic of the trim tag:

[weranc55]

Might need a little bit more than a power washing. You might need to give it a quick buff.

[The Boss]

Go get it, don't dicker on price, I doubt you're the only one he's decided to talk to and there are others who may know exactly where it is.

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Go get it, don't dicker on price, I doubt you're the only one he's decided to talk to and there are others who may know exactly where it is.

It's a funny story.

He saw my 71 driving around a few weeks ago, and wanted to talk to me, but he couldn't catch up (his words lol). He ended up coming to this car show to see if I was there, and luckily I was (it was an invitation only show). Talk about luck!

I tried calling earlier, but no answer. Hopefully I'll hear from him tonight.

[4dblnkldude]

I would be setting a land speed record for my wallet.