I have found a gem - a 1965 289 V8. Here's the lowdown - this car has been garaged-kept it's entire life and hasn't been driven for a few years. The engine needs work and it needs new tires. Other than that, this car looks like it came right off the production line. I've inspected it and I'm a bit dumbfounded at the cosmetic condition. It's perfect. NO RUST AT ALL. The interior looks brand new, as does the exterior. All the chrome is shiny as can be. The paint is original and is pristine. Other than the engine and the tires, the car is in showroom shape (including the undercarriage).
Unfortunately, I can't turn the key and hear it roar. The elderly woman who is selling it is the only owner and is asking 15K, which seems ridiculous to me. I realize that the condition of the body and interior are high-pricing points, but the engine work that will be required is something that seems to be a low point to me as the buyer. I am wondering if a 12 or 13K offer would be a good place to start, seeing that I'll be spending maybe up to 1K on the engine - it needs an overhaul.
Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, I can't turn the key and hear it roar. The elderly woman who is selling it is the only owner and is asking 15K, which seems ridiculous to me. I realize that the condition of the body and interior are high-pricing points, but the engine work that will be required is something that seems to be a low point to me as the buyer. I am wondering if a 12 or 13K offer would be a good place to start, seeing that I'll be spending maybe up to 1K on the engine - it needs an overhaul.
Thanks in advance.