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Old 05-08-2013, 08:11 PM
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Default Re: 1970 W-30 convertible

There are some definite good and bad points about this one. Most I guess, well maybe some, outweigh the others. The colors, while rare are not the most desirable. The Pace Car history adds to the history, but the wreck (totaled at on point) and the 150,000 miles sure don't. I am not knocking the guys car at all, no one loves Oldsmobiles more than I do, but if that car requires any major restoration work, (the seller admits to some battle wounds), then you can become upside down REAL QUICK. A good restoration shop would probably want $50-60k to do that car, then your in it for a buck and a half, and IMO, would struggle to sell it recouping your investment. PLUS, The major part of the W-30--THE ENGING-- is gone. If you research what restored, matching numbers, freshly restored '70 W-30 AUTOMATICS with questionable paperwork are selling for, I think you will see my point. The audience of lookers is huge, the amount of interested, qualified, buyers isn't. I wish the seller all the best and hope the car does go to the right person.
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