<VV> What's this car worth?

[J R Read_HML]

Frank...  It said it was a '65.

But..  My question is - what broke at 14,000?

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <vairtec at optonline.net>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> What's this car worth?


> OK, no one  has responded this way yet...
>
> The 140 engine you refer to, if it has 14K miles and original, is a 140 
> cubic inch! Not 140 HP! gggg
>
> So, it is not an optional engine unless other data is indicated.
>
> If it is a 140 HP, then it is not a 14 k mile original car. PERIOD!!!!!
>
> A 4 speed is rare in a 1960 model.
>
> I also do not recall beige interiors, just the popular gray.
>
> Maybe I should buy it and put it next to my 1957 Olds 98 with 15K miles...
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> vairtec at optonline.net wrote:
>
>>They're still out there...
>>
>>Found in a garage, covered in dust.  Original owner, now deceased.  Estate 
>>needs to set a value.
>>
>>1965 500 4-door.
>>
>>The only options are
>>--> Backup Lamps
>>--> 4-speed
>>--> 140 engine
>>
>>Light green exterior, beige interior.  Paint still shiny, mostly.
>>
>>Get this:  Just 14,xxx miles!  The guy didn't drive much, but he stopped 
>>driving 20+ years ago and the car has been in the garage ever since.
>>
>>Straight body, no accident damage, no significant blemishes.  Very dirty, 
>>but the outside will clean up nicely, the inside may need serious 
>>scrubbing.
>>
>>Old bias-ply tires, holding air.
>>
>>Virtually no rust.  All the usual places are good, although the floors may 
>>be getting thin (rubber "carpets" in a 500).
>>
>>I have my opinion. What's it's worth?
>>
>>--Bob
>>
>>
>>
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