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do I buy this II?

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DrSmith

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I am looking at a 78 king cobra project car. I am told it is complete, and I have checked the numbers and buck tag. The engine is not the original, but I am told the car is complete. The young man did drive it in the garage and then took it apart. He has lost interest in that he has a sweet cobra II that is tearing up the town. The price is $1500. My problem is that the car will be stored outside for at least two years, I can "seal" the engine up for storage. Do you think this will ruin the car? Also any figures on what you've paid for restoration on your II's? I am really pushing things, as I'm about to order an 05 GT. I just don't want to be one of those whiners who say, "I could have bought a car like that for $1500 years ago!" This will be a car for my son to learn mechanics on and show if he wants to, my daughter as well, for that matter. (I just don't think I could bear to paint it pink) This car is white, I checked on another website and it said white wasn't a color for that year.
Any and all input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Doc
 

Power Surge

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Based on your scenario, my advice would be to wait the two years until you are ready and THEN look for another car.
 

Wart

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DrSmith said:
I just don't want to be one of those whiners who say, "I could have bought a car like that for $1500 years ago!"
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Then don't be. We already have enough stories of regret.

Buy it, soak it with preservitive. Drain and remove the fuel tank and put it in a stable atmosphere. Bide your time.

Far as a KC in boxes being worth $1,500? If it's all there and there are no rot or pin hole issues I would say yes.


This car is white, I checked on another website and it said white wasn't a color for that year.
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I thought it was.
 

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DrSmith said:
This car is white, I checked on another website and it said white wasn't a color for that year.
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