[DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted

[Steve Hawkins]

I know of a 64 1/2 convertible with an asking price of $13,000

Steve

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Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 2:49 PM
To: Asa Jay Laughton; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted


I knew a guy in San Antonio that bought a 65 convertible for $10K.  It was a
good driver (V8).  He had to decide between 2 cars that were for sale at the
time.  They were about the same price.

There's a guy where I work that has a 65 FB that he paid $10K for.  Granted,
a FB isn't a convertible, but I figured the prices would be close.  The 65
FB is a good driver - no rust, everything works, V8, etc.

Maybe those prices are exceptions.  I don't know.  I haven't done any
convertible research.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
>Sent: Jul 8, 2010 12:41 PM
>To: detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted
>
>$10K?  Are you kidding?  Just check out ebay. You might get a barn
>find for less but most in good operational order will run more than  
>$10K.
>
>Asa Jay
>
>Quoting wkooiman at earthlink.net:
>
>> You should be able to find an early Mustang convertible in the $10K   
>> range - easy to wrench on, will retain value, fun to drive.
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Ron Fogle <rfogle1 at aol.com>
>>> Sent: Jul 8, 2010 11:29 AM
>>> To: michael at michaelshortt.com, detomaso at realbig.com
>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted
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>>>
>>> The requirement that it retains or grows in value in the 10k range   
>>> may well be difficult without a bunch of sweat equity.  I have a   
>>> friend with a Tiger and he loves it, but he has a lot more than 10k  
>>>  into it, and a ton of elbow grease.  Last November I purchased a   
>>> 2003 Honda S2000 with 15,000 miles on it for about $15k.  It wasn't  
>>>  a steal.  It appears that they are out there for about that much.   
>>>  It's fun to drive when the rpm's come up and certainly low   
>>> maintenance and dependable, but its not going to appreciate.  I was
>>>  frowning every time I looked at the interest the money was earning  
>>>  in the bank.  Now at least I'm smiling when I get to drive it.    
>>> Turns out the Mrs. also smiles when she drives it, which actually   
>>> has a lot more value than the pissy amount of interest it was   
>>> earning in the bank.
>>>
>>> Ron
>>> Akron
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>>> To: DeTomaso Forum <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>> Sent: Thu, Jul 8, 2010 11:04 am
>>> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a friend looking for an entry level convertible that he can 
>>> use to tart a collection and work on himself, thus no computers 
>>> onboard. 've suggested cars that will retain value and be relatively 
>>> easy to wrench n when needed such as. TR4, TR6, Spitfire, MGB, AH 
>>> Sprite, Chevy Corvair, 14 2.0, no interest in a Mazda Miata and no 
>>> Fiats). I hesitated to suggest an Alfa ecuase of the cost of parts.
>>> or the sake of his wife, I've sold a reasonable selection as being
superior
>>> o a Bank CD at 2%, so whatever it is needs to be something that retains
or
>>> rows in value
>>> nd won't cost a fortune to maintain. It should be fairly complete and
ready
>>> o ride, he's capable of minor mechanicals and interior mods if needed.
>>> Any other ideas,
>>> Michael Shortt
>>> -
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