I was contacted by a former client that a guy wanted me to look at his 72 that he’s owned since 73!

I was glad to go look at it - especially being owned that long by the same guy . I was told he was ready to restore it .

When I pulled up to his house I was like - holy $^!# that’s bad .

The guy had it sitting in storage and needed to proceed with fixing it up since he was moving . He said a shop quoted him over the phone that it would take 1 year and 60k .

I proceeded to let him down . He seemed indignant at first . I told him that sentimental value would be the only reason to even start on this car - and I didn’t think there could be any plausible reason to spend 60k . I also told him the reality that the car would sit at a body shop for 5 years . At the age of 72- he said he might be dead by then .

I told him I couldn’t - in good conscience- tell him to invest any money in that car . I said with 60k budget you could buy two Z cars that were nice drivers .

In the end he thanked me . He really had no clue about restoration and the reality of that adventure . It did have a crack free dash as best I could tell .

You didn't buy it??

2 hours ago, madkaw said:

sitting in storage

Looks like it was stored under a heron colony.

Holy crap, literally...

That will take a week to wash... but at least give it a scrub before it goes to the crusher.

8 hours ago, Patcon said:

You didn't buy it??

It didn’t even roll and I didn’t see enough to warrant the hassle . I told another z guy that it had a white interior and he should grab it . I don’t have room

He sold it yesterday for 1500$

He did good !

I saw one closer to me that was even rougher than that one. They want $1700. It might have $500 in good parts on it...

Good to hear it was purchased, It is a good parts car if not fixable.

Great patina. Clean the glass and give it a quick clear coat and it would be as good as new.............ran when parked!

Kinda makes me gag to look at the pictures. Is that Bat or Bird...patina?

Seems appropriate.

Now the gentleman has requested I find him a Z !

He says his budget is 35-45k . I should be able to find something nice enough in that range I believe .