P. Scofield
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This is your best car deal. Maybe you can negotiate.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6215688177.html
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Series V wanted
- Thread starter eodcoduto
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This is your best car deal. Maybe you can negotiate.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6215688177.html
Regarding Series 5 heads, there were two styles used. I think most had the style with the round tubes for the spark plug holes pressed in, same as early series. But later production often had the square plug areas. The square plug area style is somewhat preferred because they do not seep oil like sometimes happens around the tubes on the other style.
Tom
Tom
P. Scofield
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P. Scofield
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I just realized looking through the pictures of that car that I know the owner and have been to that house! I didn't realize it was in Kansas City. I lived in KC from 2010-15. I think that's Kevin White, and it's a very solid car. Again, he may be a little flexible.
John W
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The KC Series IV comes with "pickup bed" of parts and set of minilites. Wires. Pipe trimed seats. Beautiful. And on craigslist! lol. Appears nothing to do but drive. Can't imagine the owner would dicker much. If I were at his house to possibly buy, first words I'd say would be "wish it was a Series V."
Jimjordan2
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When I start adding it up, and I quit adding a long time ago, $8500.00 with a little negotiation seems real reasonable to me. If I had it to start over again, I certainly wouldn't have bought this $1800.00 car and spent 10x's that fixing it.
That's just me though. I'm a sucker for the "junkyard" cars.
Good luck with your search.
That's just me though. I'm a sucker for the "junkyard" cars.Good luck with your search.
P. Scofield
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P. Scofield
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When I start adding it up, and I quit adding a long time ago, $8500.00 with a little negotiation seems real reasonable to me. If I had it to start over again, I certainly wouldn't have bought this $1800.00 car and spent 10x's that fixing it.
Good luck with your search.
Exactly........but someone who hasn't done a "small" Sunbeam Specialties order and been thrown back in their chair when it's all of a sudden $800. When the box arrives and you see what you really got you're like.....damn!
And that's just the start......
I'll sell you my Seires III for $25,000
P. Scofield
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I was splitting the 5-7k at 6k and subtracting, but it is a nice car. I'm not a fan of the piping on the seats and I would have them redone with stock upholstery. I'm still waiting for the right car for me.
P. Scofield
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The piping was stock on most cars until Series V. And some after that. Last series with the aerodynamic soft to cover! After that, all down hill!
John W
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https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/sunbeam-alpine-series/6153791272.html
The Granby SV Looks ok, I guess. Engine is rebuilt, so it says. Color Looks a bit off. Certainly priced right. Rust word comes to mind where it's at. Green is also my preferred color, but also preferred is matching color code, or at minimum matched to something known correct, like a Jan disk.
The Granby SV Looks ok, I guess. Engine is rebuilt, so it says. Color Looks a bit off. Certainly priced right. Rust word comes to mind where it's at. Green is also my preferred color, but also preferred is matching color code, or at minimum matched to something known correct, like a Jan disk.
alpine_64
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I mean what im about to say... If you wanted a great driving car that you can take to shows and be a crowd puller... It would be cheaper to take the 7k borrow another 18k from a credit union and buy pauls car per that offer ... Long term it would be cheaper than a 7k car.. You get enough rare options to add another 5k to a restoration cost alone.. And you get to enjoy it immediately.
Not sure what the interest on a loan in the states is.. But i bet it makes more sense and smiles per mile to buy pauls .... Only issue is no soft top... But hey.. Nothing's perfect!
P. Scofield
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Thank Mike!
Yes, it's actually "kind of" for sale. I just haven't advertised. Had it Atomic Motors here in Vegas for a few months because it was free storage while I parted out another car. Wasn't that serious then, and they put a serious commission on it.
When it suppose to happen, I suppose it will. But no, you couldn't restore my Series III GT for the price. Heck, $6500 would only get you the ProPrep interior!
Yes, it's actually "kind of" for sale. I just haven't advertised. Had it Atomic Motors here in Vegas for a few months because it was free storage while I parted out another car. Wasn't that serious then, and they put a serious commission on it.
When it suppose to happen, I suppose it will. But no, you couldn't restore my Series III GT for the price. Heck, $6500 would only get you the ProPrep interior!
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