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Title: '72 TC in CA Says It Starts - Missing Parts/Will Need Lots of Work
Post by: Vegantune on Friday,March 03, 2023, 08:44:25 AM

Was once red, now sort of blue. 30 year owner. Stromberg head, 4-speed, very rough all over including interior, fair amount of rust, busted windshield but other glass OK, aftermarket wheels. Says it starts and idles. Posted bogus VIN. Opened at $2800, now $3550. Perhaps an OK parts car at current auction price IF it has key stuff you really need - assuming engine really does run. Otherwise, a huge money pit to restore.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/374542359358 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/374542359358)

Title: Re: '72 TC in CA Says It Starts - Missing Parts/Will Need Lots of Work
Post by: RoddyMac on Friday,March 03, 2023, 09:18:04 AM

It was also talked about here:  http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=5823.0 (http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=5823.0)

Title: Re: '72 TC in CA Says It Starts - Missing Parts/Will Need Lots of Work
Post by: vh2q on Friday,March 10, 2023, 11:53:07 AM

It sold for over $6K, which was a bit surprising given that it needs everything. Inflation?

Title: Re: '72 TC in CA Says It Starts - Missing Parts/Will Need Lots of Work
Post by: tedtaylor on Saturday,March 11, 2023, 12:03:22 PM

supply vs. demand.....

engine alone was worth that or more...