If it wasn't covered and dust stayed on it, the paint is probably shot too.
> ----------
> From: Ulix Goettsch[SMTP:ulix@u.washington.edu]
> Reply To: Ulix Goettsch
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 9:54 AM
> To: M Brouillette
> Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: $30,000 Bugeye
>
> Hi M.
>
> There was a very similar case being discussed on this list recently and we
> agreed that a car like that is not worth as much as one might think.
> It will need a lot of $ to get it running again.
> All hydraulics will be shot, all hoses, all diaphragms, probably the fuel
> tank, maybe all rubber pieces, the engine probably needs to be
> disassembled to make sure there is no rust on the crank etc. before it is
> started....
> Almost a full restoration is probably required.
>
> Ulix
>
> On Wed, 6 Jan 1999, M Brouillette wrote:
>
> > I know a gentleman who has a 67 Sprite in a warehouse that took it in
> > partial trade for some land in 69 with 27K miles on it, and wants
> $20,000
> > for it cause "he's heard those Austin Healeys are selling for up to
> $50K,
> > and I don't want to be short changed". Now, this car has not been
> started
> > since 69, and it's been buried in the warehouse collecting dust. I've
> > tried to explain about big Healey vs the little guys and Bugeyes vs the
> > others, but he doesn't want to hear any of that. He's in his 80s and
> set
> > in his ways, and doesn't need the cash...
> >
> > Maybe $5K at best for this car? That sound right?
> >
> >
> > At 10:00 AM 1/6/99 EST, JustBrits@aol.com wrote:
> > >In a message dated 1/5/99 8:45:39 PM Central Standard Time,
> > dthompso@total.net
> > >writes:
> > >
> > ><< but for Chr*st sake, drive the d*mn
> > > car!! >>
> > >
> > >BEST comment I've seen in YEARS!!!!!!
> > >
> > > Cheers..............
> > >
> > > Ed
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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> '67 Sprite '74 X1/9
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