Equipment
2451 112hp, single twin choke Weber carb, wood rimmed steering wheel, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio, locking glovebox.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Missing some brightwork but mostly complete As much rusty metal showing as there is flaky paint Rusty underneath but not excessively rotten Interior is actually presentable One of the more popular cars at the sale Desirable small taillights Sat in a barn in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 2013 A complete project, but a mostly complete and very collectible car
Market commentary
Sometimes the appeal of a real ratty car outweighs that of more well preserved examples, a situation well illustrated here. Buyers are lulled into seeing what it might be, what they can do with it, how they might save it, like a dirty, matted but adorable puppy at the pound. Like the puppy, however, the reality is that this dog may have hidden tendencies that make its salvation frought with disappointments. All credit to the well intentioned buyer who stepped up for this project, a car that will consume its purchase price in chrome, bodywork and paint bills before the driveline and chassis are even considered.