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It's been fun...sold my Z

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I purchased my '71 Z about 5 years ago (car found via Bring-a-Trailer ad link), fixed it up cosmetically (mostly interior), rebuilt the suspension, and got the engine running very well.  I enjoyed the car as a winter daily driver (no a/c in Texas) for many years and decided it was time to move on.  I really enjoyed this forum, especially the helpful members.  I hope I contributed some as well.

I purchased the Z for about $6900, put about $7k into it and sold it for $19k.  I think I and the buyer came out ok.  Before you think I undersold, the car was definitely not perfect.  So, this description might give you an idea of why the selling/purchase price:

Engine: not number matching, 2.6L

Trans: Not original automatic.  I swapped in a five speed from early ZX

Body: respray was off shade.  Roof sheetmetal is wavy.  several small dings.  Hood/nose had been hit in past and repaired with lots of body filler.  hood drooped at nose (emblem recess filled in, no emblem).

I restored the black interior, original dash with NO CRACKS.  Interior look great!

Engine purrs, lots of power, no oil leaks or consumption.

 

Anyway, car leaves my possession on Saturday...will be a sad day.  And, I will miss this forum...take care all.

Replacement project is an '82 BMW E21 320i Sport (Hennarot).  I am using this car to learn how to do my own upholstery work.

Edited by David F

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