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Re: 1979 Spit

To: fergie@ntplx.net
Subject: Re: 1979 Spit
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 00:01:05 -0800
Michael Ferguson wrote:
> 
> Found a decent looking Spit FS, but I think he's asking too much (what a
> surprise - especially after I saw Fred's and learned what he paid!).
> Anyway, briefly...body appears to be in good condition. No rust that I
> could find except under the (leaking) MC. Even that isn't so bad that a
> little sanding and a respray wouldn't take care of it. Exterior has been
> repainted and looks quite good. Door jambs, under bonnet, inside of boot
> have not been repainted, but are same color. Interior is in need of some
> work. Seats are okay, I suppose, but I'd want to re-do them. Carpet is
> el cheapo stuff - looks ok, but is very lightweight and bunched up. Has
> working OD. Hood is ok, but aging. Car has 43K miles and no engine work
> done to date. A definite plus...it's only 5 miles from my house!
> 
> Would any of you care to hazard a guess as to how much it's worth? He's
> asking $5K and that just seems rather out of line to me. In your
> collective experience as Spit owners, whaddayathink? Thanks for your
> advice!!
> --
> Michael Ferguson
> Vernon CT


Please don't you & your wife take that two week, round trip all expenses, 
to Europe at the wrong time of the year, do it next summer.


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