Harris,
Correct thought, but wrong word. In actuality, you "stole" that
Spitfire for $200. Now don't you feel ashamed? 8^)
Joe
Harris Goodkind wrote:
>
> Good lord, I just bought a WHOLE '79 Spitfire for $200!
> Even has a factory hardtop and overdrive!
> I'll start the bidding for the engine and trans now--
> do I hear $1000?
> Anyone in Tuscon?
>
> ---Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov> wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 20 Oct 1998, Ken Bertschy wrote:
> >
> > > Brian wrote:
> >
> > > ...How much is a 1500 engine and 4spd trans worth?....
> >
> > > Ken replied:
> > >
> > > As a veteran used Spit tranny buyer (I've bought three) I can
> honestly say
> > > that a used 77 Spit tranny goes for $500.00, minimum, at least in
> Tucson...
> >
> > Dang, that's it. Pack yer bags, Maude, we're a movin' to Tucson.
> Wish I'd
> > a'knowed that sooner.... ;-)
> >
> > In all honesty, that does seem a bit high, at least from my
> Northeast U.S.
> > perspective. I've sold at least one for no more than $125, and I know
> > there is at least one very reputable vendor in the UK who can UPS a
> > rebuilt gearbox to your door in the U.S. for a total cost not
> approaching
> > $500.
> >
> > Throw in OD and one MIGHT be then approaching the $500 mark, though...
> >
> > How is it in other areas of the U.S., fellow SC gearbox fans?
> >
> > --Andy
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> * *
> > * Andrew Mace e-mail:
> amace@unix2.nysed.gov *
> > *
> *
> > * Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
> *
> > * Man: Well, no... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
> *
> > * Triumph Herald engine with wings.
> *
> > * -- The Cut-price Airline Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus
> *
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> >
> >
> >
>
> ==
> Harris Goodkind
> Hanford, California
> '62 TR3B TSF363L
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