RU_SPCL2
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A bit off of the usual GT/CS topics, but I was asked today to evaluate a '66 coupe that has been sitting outside under a canopy for many years to give the owner an idea of a fair price for the car.
I had no idea what I would find, but to my surprise, it was a Candyapple Red coupe with its original A-code 289 4V with four-speed transmission. It is not a GT, and is thinly optioned (manual steering and brakes, no A/C, standard interior, AM radio, etc.), but what struck me is that overall it is a perfect project for someone looking for a 4-speed car to build a nice driver from.
Everything is there and the car is fully assembled. The paint of course is completely gone, but other than minor surface rust, there is just a dime sized spot of cancer on the driver's rocker panel area where it meets the wheel well. Every piece of original exterior and interior trim is present and in place. The stainless trim is ding free. Even has its original, unbent antenna. The car is accident free and the body panels are all original and dent free. I didn't crawl under for a look as the car is located in the midst of black widow and rattlesnake habitat, but from the top side there were no visible signs of rust and the floor pans felt solid under perfectly dry, original carpeting and original pony floor mats, which are still serviceable. The only unoriginal components on the car are a period dual exhaust, a reverb (yes, a reverb) and an aftermarket column tach. The chrome is as you would expect, but is in good enough condition that re-chroming is a viable option. Also has its original glass.
Here's the cool thing -- the car is a one owner vehicle. I met and spoke with the original owner who purchased the car after returning from Vietnam. He told me the car was purchased new at a bargain price as its four-speed transmission had left it languishing on the dealer's lot unsold and the dealer wanted to move it. It is a Dearborn build, purchased in Seattle. It spent about 18 months in Maryland, but the majority of its life has been in California. It was last started about three and a half years ago. It is totally stock under the hood, with its original Autolite 4100 carb. There was no battery, so we didn't attempt to crank the car, but it appears to be capable of running with a little effort.
At a minimum, it needs minor body work to fix the one little cancer spot and a paint job, a new dash pad, steering wheel and re-upholstery (although the back seat is pristine). Rear shelf and headliner needs replacement as well. Original carpet is serviceable, but faded. Will need tires all around, battery and the usual once-over of the carb, fuel system, brakes and drive line components. The engine was rebuilt once in the 1970s. Lots of cosmetics to be done to make it nice, but seems like it could be returned to driving condition in the meantime.
VIN: 6F07A215910 Body: 65A Color: T Trim:26 Build Date:06A DSO:74 Axle:1 Trans:5
What do you guys think its worth, as is, where is (in northern California)?
I had no idea what I would find, but to my surprise, it was a Candyapple Red coupe with its original A-code 289 4V with four-speed transmission. It is not a GT, and is thinly optioned (manual steering and brakes, no A/C, standard interior, AM radio, etc.), but what struck me is that overall it is a perfect project for someone looking for a 4-speed car to build a nice driver from.
Everything is there and the car is fully assembled. The paint of course is completely gone, but other than minor surface rust, there is just a dime sized spot of cancer on the driver's rocker panel area where it meets the wheel well. Every piece of original exterior and interior trim is present and in place. The stainless trim is ding free. Even has its original, unbent antenna. The car is accident free and the body panels are all original and dent free. I didn't crawl under for a look as the car is located in the midst of black widow and rattlesnake habitat, but from the top side there were no visible signs of rust and the floor pans felt solid under perfectly dry, original carpeting and original pony floor mats, which are still serviceable. The only unoriginal components on the car are a period dual exhaust, a reverb (yes, a reverb) and an aftermarket column tach. The chrome is as you would expect, but is in good enough condition that re-chroming is a viable option. Also has its original glass.
Here's the cool thing -- the car is a one owner vehicle. I met and spoke with the original owner who purchased the car after returning from Vietnam. He told me the car was purchased new at a bargain price as its four-speed transmission had left it languishing on the dealer's lot unsold and the dealer wanted to move it. It is a Dearborn build, purchased in Seattle. It spent about 18 months in Maryland, but the majority of its life has been in California. It was last started about three and a half years ago. It is totally stock under the hood, with its original Autolite 4100 carb. There was no battery, so we didn't attempt to crank the car, but it appears to be capable of running with a little effort.
At a minimum, it needs minor body work to fix the one little cancer spot and a paint job, a new dash pad, steering wheel and re-upholstery (although the back seat is pristine). Rear shelf and headliner needs replacement as well. Original carpet is serviceable, but faded. Will need tires all around, battery and the usual once-over of the carb, fuel system, brakes and drive line components. The engine was rebuilt once in the 1970s. Lots of cosmetics to be done to make it nice, but seems like it could be returned to driving condition in the meantime.
VIN: 6F07A215910 Body: 65A Color: T Trim:26 Build Date:06A DSO:74 Axle:1 Trans:5
What do you guys think its worth, as is, where is (in northern California)?
