[DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted

[Tony DiGiovanna]

I'll second that.  I paid $12,500 for my '66 convertible, and it was in
fully-restored, turn-key weekend-drivable condition.

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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: 10K Convertible Wanted

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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>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.
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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
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>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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