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Re: A True Car Lover

To: "'Spridgets@autox.team.net'" <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: A True Car Lover
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:34:01 -0400
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jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

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Deikis, John wrote:

>I have no explanation for why I was wondering around the AMCPacer
>forum...guess I was bored.  But here's a "for sale" listing that struck
>close to my heart. Who could not imagine where this fellow is coming from?
>God bless him!
>JohnD
>
>1975 PACER AVAILABLE
>.........I am finally parting with my 1975 Pacer. I've had the car since it
>was new, and want only to see it restored. This was my first car when I was
>in high school, and I drove it through college and for several years after. 
>
>The car is the first year of production with a 232 cu. in. six, dark red,
>with matching dark red interior. Bucket seats, vinyl, Automatic tranny. Has
>power steering, passenger's side mirror, a custom center console I built of
>plywood, a cheap roof rack, steering wheel cover, wheel covers, aftermarket
>in-door speakers. A set of salvaged style wheel covers added. 
>
>Current condition is poor: The body has some rust, interior plastic is
>crumbling in spots. Gas cap is a generic replacement. Upholstery isn't bad,
>but the carpet is worn. I did a fair amount of work on the dashboard,
>replacing the original AM/FM at first with and 8-track (wish I still had
>that!) and later a CD player. That has since been pulled, leaving a hole. I
>parked the car in 1997 and have not driven it since. Clearly the battery is
>dead and fuel system will need thorough cleaning. It was running OK (a
>little rough) when I parked it. 
>
>The car is at my house near Santa Cruz, California (Zip 95018). Demonstrate
>a commitment to restoration (via a refundable deposit to be held in an
>escrow account, or some other way you may propose) and you can have this car
>for $0! You must 1) restore it within 3 years and 2) give me a ride when the
>work is done. 
>
>Sound interesting? Contact me via phone 831-335-4849 or email: 
>purchasing (at) lumigenic (dot) com
>
>Marc





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