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Title: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: Richard48Y on Tuesday,August 09, 2022, 08:25:11 PM

Been sitting a long time and looks rough to me.
No windshield, busted dash.......
But asking $14,900!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/440897851298168/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A92e230ab-7990-4508-9a77-930b3618d280 (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/440897851298168/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A92e230ab-7990-4508-9a77-930b3618d280)

(https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/297722883_5515660951830066_4258506381953828722_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=843cd7&_nc_ohc=b4WeEqwN9kwAX-ItsSp&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8WqSMbLkk7azBk2Nh868V2T1X5if2c4tlKS3N5aMhjqQ&oe=62F8AB0B)

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: BDA on Tuesday,August 09, 2022, 08:47:44 PM

It’s a 5-speed but boy is it rough! I don’t think I’d pay more than $10,000 and that would be generous I think. It’s going to be a frame off. However, I claim zero aptitude in valuing any car.

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: jbcollier on Tuesday,August 09, 2022, 08:52:10 PM

I have seen a lot of 4 speed cars marketed as having 5 speeds.  Not saying this isn't a five speed.  I just wouldn't take anyone's word for it.

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: 4129R on Wednesday,August 10, 2022, 12:34:36 AM

Quote from: BDA on Tuesday,August 09, 2022, 08:47:44 PM

I don’t think I’d pay more than $10,000 and that would be generous I think. It’s going to be a frame off.

Agreed.

Too many unknowns.

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: Lou Drozdowski on Wednesday,August 10, 2022, 02:24:59 AM

There are two more east coast Europa's...one in Virginia & one in Pennsylvania that are in similar to the one you've listed.  Both are asking around 20k and are non-runners.

It's a dam shame that some sellers could ask so much...buyers beware!

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: 4129R on Wednesday,August 10, 2022, 03:14:46 AM

Having restored 6 basket cases, and 1 runner, 4129R, I know exactly what to expect, and if that car has been left open to the elements without a windscreen for a long time, there are an awful lot of things inside which could have been badly damaged by water or wildlife.

Title: Re: 73 TS Special on FB $14,900, I think the seller may be a little high?
Post by: Bryan Boyle on Thursday,August 18, 2022, 09:22:27 AM

maybe good parts donor for body and side/rear glass and maybe suspension bits but 14K+?????!!!!!   Nah.  Caveat Emptor.  Spent less than that by a large margin for a car that at least is running right now, if not in show quality nick.