Dave (Still Looking!)
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I wanted to know what your thoughts were Gentlemen on what a 9 year old IM would be worth today and what it SHOULD sell for.. 1600 engine and decent paint and top. runs well and could be a daily Driver.. That's all I really know.. I understand this is just speculation here, but your insight has been right on before and I would apreciate your thoughts..
Dave (Still Looking!)
Dave (Still Looking!)
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I wanted to know what your thoughts were Gentlemen on what a 9 year old IM would be worth today and what it SHOULD sell for.. 1600 engine and decent paint and top. runs well and could be a daily Driver.. That's all I really know.. I understand this is just speculation here, but your insight has been right on before and I would apreciate your thoughts..
Dave (Still Looking!)
Dave (Still Looking!)
Impossible for us to tell without pictures and more details. Could be a show winner or a Hoopdee. Sounds like $6-13k to me though.
What Wolfgang said, times 2.
Yeah, I here ya guys loud and clear.. This guy I was talking to really did not seem to know much about the car. He lives about 45 miles from me and it would not be a BIG deal to go out and check it out.. BUt I wanted to see if any else had an idea on a "Possible" price.. I agree you you two about the pix too. he was having some taken for the paper he is going to advertise in. I will continue to check on this too..
thanks
Dave (Still Looking)
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Dave (Still Looking)
Worth 45 minute drive just to gawk and look underneath. Heck, some buy sight unseen --- just a picture -- of ebay and then ship cross country. Others have had horrible experiences buy just built (new?) and having them show up with defects/problems. If seller is real motivated and you know what you're looking for (vice buying on impulse) you could strike a good deal.
Fourty five minutes is nothing. I have to drive farther than that to get to SAW. I bought my first Speedy from somebody about that far from me and saved at least a grand in shipping costs. I'm sure you won't forget to factor that savings in, right David?
Hoss
Hoss
Hoss, you ain't kidding my friend.. Thank God I live in So Cal where it seems to be Speedie Heaven....LOL... I really want to get out and see this car this weekend. I hope to have a report for you all by this coming Monday! Trust me Hoss I am in know way as educated as some of the folks on here, but I have learned a ton from you all and I know what I like, so only time will tell..
Dave (Still looking)
Dave (Still looking)
Well, I got a good look at it on Sunday.. man o man.. this car is a winner.. OVer all it looked pretty good. from a distance you could say OMG very nice, but as you looked closer and closer you begin to see a few things.. 1 the engine lid did not lock, 2 the hood lock did not work. 3 the finish on the hood was terrible even in black it looked shiny, but you could see where this guy did not know what he was painting. 4 the dash baord needed to be repainted, it looked like some one took a paint can and spray painted it. 5 the engine compartment look very dirty, and it ran pretty weak.. crapping out right around 2600 RPM's. 6 Fiber cracks ALL over the back and front end. 7 the biggest disapointment was that when I opened the drivers door the panel sticker said IM yes, but 1977... OMG.. I am STILL not sure if that meant it was made in 1977... but it did look (From the leg room) like a VW based pan.
Now the Positives: He did have some sweet looking rubber on it T/A radials rims were chromed and polished, it sat sweet and low man.. Adjustable front end too, Doors closed OK, and the rear pad seat wasn't very nice looking, but it was functional. the top was in good shape, but it did not button all around the perimiter. He did not have any boot (For Top) either.
Now the Positives: He did have some sweet looking rubber on it T/A radials rims were chromed and polished, it sat sweet and low man.. Adjustable front end too, Doors closed OK, and the rear pad seat wasn't very nice looking, but it was functional. the top was in good shape, but it did not button all around the perimiter. He did not have any boot (For Top) either.
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If the price is right it's good David; you'll end up having fun doing all the upgrades and repairs as well as driving it.
So what was he looking to get for it? Sounds like it needs maybe $400 worth of repairs --- if just a tune up and not burnt valves (compression check will pin point).
Turns out that this car was actually made in California in Santa Ana. I asked for some back ground from Henry and he was able to tell me a few things about it.. Herny has been great here and I am very appreciative of that... The car is a pan based frame and WAS built in 77. It should pull a price of about 10 to 12K. Personally I do not think I'd pay 12K for that car.. just did not feel right. The way I caluated it I was looking at a couple of grand to fix this the way I'd like it, not $400. Henry did say if I needed parts he would get them to me too. Cool...
Dave (Still Looking)
Dave (Still Looking)
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What about 8K? That sounds more realistic given the condition and features of the car.
Ricardo, I would agree with you my freind.. 8 K would give me some cash to fix it up.. I do enjoy the way it sits nice and low Bro.. and from ten feet you can not really se those imperfections or cracks, but you know that they are there! LOL.. I am gonna see another tub thursday and then maybe over the weekend, then possibly make a choice over the 3 of them..
Dave (Still looking)
Dave (Still looking)
Former Member
Regardless of your choice you're guaranteed to have a great time; driving it and tweaking it to perfection.
Former Member
David,
I have a flaered fender speester with new engine if interested I can send you pictures.
Jose
jlaris at socal.rr.com
I have a flaered fender speester with new engine if interested I can send you pictures.
Jose
jlaris at socal.rr.com
Hello Jose, you do not remember but you sent me a pix of your flared speedie last year when you got on here for a bit.. I thank you for that, but I intend to stay with the standard look.
Dave (Still Looking)
Dave (Still Looking)
Hey Guys .. I am going to see another one this Saturday.. Maybe I'll have better luck on the quality of finish.. I will post my info when I see it, you never know I may be the proud owner of a Speedie by then! LOL..
Thank God I live in California... seems to be a speedie for sale around every corner.. :-)
See ya,
Dave (Still looking)
Thank God I live in California... seems to be a speedie for sale around every corner.. :-)
See ya,
Dave (Still looking)
good luck David.....
Hey Vince guess what...
Yup I finally found my Speedie.. and she's bee-ute-tee-full.. Black on black with two tops and red leather seats.. Very sweet. only problem is that i can not pick her up till Tuesday.. Monday being a Holiday and all my banks closed and I can not get the cash! LOL... Well I've waited this long another 24 would hurt me! LOL.. I don't know what to call myself any more? Dave Still looking anit gonna fit! LOL..
Vince I wanna thank you for all your help here, you guys have fun and yet you give some interesting insight to possible problems and allow use "newbie's" to be just that... Newbie's without being judgemental!
Again thanksd for all you guys here.. "List is too long to type!
Regards, and see you soon in So Cal runs..
Dave G.
Yup I finally found my Speedie.. and she's bee-ute-tee-full.. Black on black with two tops and red leather seats.. Very sweet. only problem is that i can not pick her up till Tuesday.. Monday being a Holiday and all my banks closed and I can not get the cash! LOL... Well I've waited this long another 24 would hurt me! LOL.. I don't know what to call myself any more? Dave Still looking anit gonna fit! LOL..
Vince I wanna thank you for all your help here, you guys have fun and yet you give some interesting insight to possible problems and allow use "newbie's" to be just that... Newbie's without being judgemental!
Again thanksd for all you guys here.. "List is too long to type!
Regards, and see you soon in So Cal runs..
Dave G.
Former Member
Congrats Dave! Finally!!!
David, you can thank me in person by planning on attending the Paso trip.....
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Thanks Ricardo, it's been a real "Journy" if I may say.. LOL.. Just like I mentioned to Vince your help has truly given me some insight as to what I wanted and what to ask for in a sales call. You folks have always treated me with respect even when I asked the silly questions.. and that I admire... I hope to talk the wife into heading up to Paso Robles in April.. I am still a fence setter there..
again Ricardo, Mucho's gracias mi Primo!
All my respect,
Dave G. (Cant say "Still Looking " anymore! LOL.. )
again Ricardo, Mucho's gracias mi Primo!
All my respect,
Dave G. (Cant say "Still Looking " anymore! LOL.. )
Former Member
You're welcome bud!! Enjoy! The journey is now beginning....