1971 Pontiac Grand Safari

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn, Dec 31, 2016
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    The car is definitely rough around the edges. I doubt any significant amount of options would help its cause. With the smashed nose, dents, rust, torn front seat, and falling headliner, it looks like crap. The current bid is $1225 with reserve not met. $1225 is excellent for this car, and he ought to take it if the bidding ends there.
     
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    Already up to $2025.
     
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    It's a 2-seater\6 passenger car with power windows and the optional courtesy door lights. Other than that it's not overly impressive, the interior isn't completely wasted but the ripped headliner and front seat plus the kick panel speakers are not indicative of a car that has been lovingly cared for. It's also got rust in the rear window channels so if I was going to be seriously considering it I'd want to investigate that area thoroughly first...

    Granted the price seems a bit out there for us, but the derby guys would pay $3500-4000 for a car like this just to smash, so what do we know?
     
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    It's going to sell north of $4,000. Derby guys can sell the motor for $1,000 and get another $800-$1,200 in parts and have a cheap rolling shell.
     
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    If it's the original motor and runs without smoke no prob getting 1000. Should be just like mine 4 bolt drilled. Totally agree on 4000+
     
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    $2125 - auction ended - reserve not met.
     
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    I was the high bidder!!!!!!!
     
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    Thought u done buying lol
     
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    I'd drive this LOL! Swanny can always use that engine. If it runs well he could drop and go that motor as a back up. Mine in stock form was a screamer. Altho it has a LOT more miles I bet it still runs good. It's a win win for Swanny as he can recoupe every dime out of the shell. Hook vetterman up with parts and have a good back up 455
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Car didn't meet reserve. So even though I was high bidder I don't own it!!! It was a smoking deal at $2,200 though

    I'm never done buying!!!!!
     
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    Man, I thought I overpaid for mine. I gave $1200 for it and the body was pretty solid considering.
     
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