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Cees Klumper

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Re: Alternatives to full refurb
« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2023, 00:14:28 »
It's great you commissioned such a thorough restoration, your best reward is the enjoyment from driving and owning your Pagoda.
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Re: Alternatives to full refurb
« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2023, 03:43:34 »
there are so many cars and not enough time. Cees please find one of these for your next project. that would be a dream.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-ferrari-246-3/
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Re: Alternatives to full refurb
« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2023, 03:45:00 »
sorry i know its not a w113.
1970 280 SL Light Ivory DB 670. 4 Speed manual shift no AC Limited Slip Diff.
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Cees Klumper

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Re: Alternatives to full refurb
« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2023, 05:09:18 »
Haha yes and I remember well the days these little Dinos could be bought for no more than $25K.
I am very much enjoying restoring the Alfa Giulietta Sprint; the most serious corrosion has been remediated - although right now I am doing the final touches on the Lancia Fulvia, hope to have that all done in the coming few weeks after which I will be selling it on BAT ...
I am not sure yet if there will be a next project but if there is then it will most likely be something that pops out of the woodwork here in Los Angeles on Craigslist.
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1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II

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Re: Alternatives to full refurb
« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2023, 07:11:56 »
Yes but that car is a bit of a mess and should not be used as a data point for the value of restored cars.

That was my point.