3C's & a D?
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Nice! I'm guessing you would really have to know your codes (back then) to have even considered or known to specifically order them. I was going to say, "it needs whitewalls"! Knowing this, "it needs redlines"!
For Sale 1970 polara conv TX9 440ci
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Nice! I'm guessing you would really have to know your codes (back then) to have even considered or known to specifically order them. I was going to say, "it needs whitewalls"! Knowing this, "it needs redlines"!
Does anyone know what the odometer reads? It looks pretty good inside and out, so probably pretty low miles. Really desirable vehicle.
polara71
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NOT RED STRIPES , they are body side moldings with red inserts.
BSM/rub strips. Medina has a stripe.
polara71
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BSM/rub strips. Medina has a stripe.
NOT rub strips... Body side moldings , nothing more, nothing less.
Yes Medina has a stripe
V5R is "Red Molding / Protective Vinyl Insert Body Side."
As @LocuMob noted, I wrote « strips » not « stripes ». In other words, what I was referring to is that they are red rub/rubber inserts (i.e., « strips ») in the BSM. The pictures posted by the OP clearly show the red inserts in the usual chrome-surround BSM.
@polara71: I trust this clarifies things.
As @LocuMob noted, I wrote « strips » not « stripes ». In other words, what I was referring to is that they are red rub/rubber inserts (i.e., « strips ») in the BSM. The pictures posted by the OP clearly show the red inserts in the usual chrome-surround BSM.
@polara71: I trust this clarifies things.
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polara71
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Ok
commando1
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71Polara383
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Just looked at the car. Grabbing a bite before I make any decisions.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
After looking the car over...theres ALOT of bad.
First look,
The hood isnt even attached to the car, the hinges are in the trunk.
There was a pond in the backseat footwell.
Top is toast
Body is fair but on the rusty side. Bottoms of the doors are popping. Trunk lid is popping. Floors and trunk are there but soft. (And currently soaked in a few inches of water.)
Interior is intact-ish
Nothing worked when popping a battery in it except the lights and driver window
The engine is stuck and the oil is murky like it has alot of moisture. The carb is frozen up too. No movement. I was told it was running 2 years ago. Very doubtful.
I pulled the trans dipstick and seen the worst ATF I've ever seen. (Brown/stringy and chunky)
I drove 6 hours to see what in my opinion is a ghost of a Badass ragtop. It would be a major project to someone that HAS to have it. More like a parts car in reality. A really expensive one.
First look,
The hood isnt even attached to the car, the hinges are in the trunk.
There was a pond in the backseat footwell.
Top is toast
Body is fair but on the rusty side. Bottoms of the doors are popping. Trunk lid is popping. Floors and trunk are there but soft. (And currently soaked in a few inches of water.)
Interior is intact-ish
Nothing worked when popping a battery in it except the lights and driver window
The engine is stuck and the oil is murky like it has alot of moisture. The carb is frozen up too. No movement. I was told it was running 2 years ago. Very doubtful.
I pulled the trans dipstick and seen the worst ATF I've ever seen. (Brown/stringy and chunky)
I drove 6 hours to see what in my opinion is a ghost of a Badass ragtop. It would be a major project to someone that HAS to have it. More like a parts car in reality. A really expensive one.
Now that we know more about the car, tell me about the meathead that wanted $13.5K for it? What was his rationale? Maybe it is the rare color insert on the body side trim? 
Certainly was a very nice car, once upon a time. There's a lot of work that will be needed to bring this one back. Knowing now the condition of the drivetrain, and everything else pointed out by Wyatt, he's dreamin' on his asking price.
barnfind
Old Man with a Hat
A very cool machine, hope he likes it, he may own it for awhile while reality sets in.
Samplingman
Old Man with a Hat
Sounds like even at $6k less it would be a stretch.
tbm3fan
Old Man with a Hat
Now that we know more about the car, tell me about the meathead that wanted $13.5K for it? What was his rationale? Maybe it is the rare color insert on the body side trim?
What seller sees is simple math
Convertible + 440 = $$$
Don Stolfi
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Wow!
Don Stolfi
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Wow...but in the opposite way - would never have expected it to not be even running at that price!
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