<VV> Corvairs on car lots

[J R Read_HML]

Wait for the lifters to leak down and go back.  Ask him to start it - don't 
let it run too long.  Tell him the way the engine sounds, it is obviously 
going to have to be rebuilt - probably a broken crankshaft.  NOW, make him 
an offer!

<GRIN>

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lauren C Mizel" <slmizel@juno.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 9:11 PM
Subject: <VV> Corvairs on car lots


> Seems like I am seeing quite a few more Vairs on car lots in the St.
> Louis area...and haven't found one reasonably priced yet.  Today stopped
> to look at a very nice looking '62 500.  Very little rust (but some minor
> bubbling), clean undercarriage, nice paint (looked repainted), and decent
> interior...I love the look of the EM, almost as good as the LM, but the
> guy comes out and starts babbling.  Starts with small talk, then tries to
> impress me with his knowledge (said the engine was prone to leak because
> they were installed upside down!).  So how much?  The sticker on the
> window shows a highlighted old car price guide showing pricing for
> anywhere between $4000 to $15000+...for a SPYDER!  I mention that the 500
> is generally not as desirable as the Spyder and he says that is why they
> are only asking $3,000.  This is the third Vair I have seen on a car lot
> in the area...and all of them have been priced to gouge.  Oh well, I
> guess they don't mind selling them...it sure makes their lot stick out!
> Not too many cars draw the looks like a good looking Vair!
>
> Steve Mizel, St. Louis
> CORSA/Show Me CC
> '65 Corsa Vert 140/4
>
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