1975 Ford LTD Country Squire

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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn, Feb 22, 2017
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    We could only hope the reserve is reasonable (but somehow I doubt it).

    The rust you can see in the pics would probably not be too bad to fix. It's the rust you can't see -- hiding under the woodgrain and other trim -- that might break the bank.

    I think the aftermarket rear speakers are worth a few bucks off the price, too. The deluxe cargo area trim they've ruined aren't easy to find anymore, esp. in green.

    I'm betting there's a good chance the steering wheel is cracked and/or peeling, too. I'm always suspicious of steering wheel and dash covers.

    I wonder what this car would actually be worth if the rust were workable. These have become quite a bit rarer on ebay than they used to be only a few years ago.
     
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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    Agreed that these 1975-78 Country Squires are much rarer for sale than they were only 10 years ago. Not sure how that affects values today 2017.

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    The rear seat (DFRS) cushions appear to be 69 - 72 style.
    Don't exactly match color wise either.
     
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    Bidding ended at $3700 - reserve not met.
     
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    It's back with the same BIN or a best offer.

    I don't expect it will sell. I doubt that any offer anyone would make on this car would be acceptable to the seller. He (or she) doesn't seem to have a realistic view of what this car's actually worth.

    I missed the rust hole in the rear bumper the first time through. In fact every time I look at this car I notice rust I didn't before. I'm beginning to think the $3700 top bid is very generous.

    I can't help but wish the rust wasn't so extensive. In that event, I wouldn't mind having this one in place of my yellow '75, which needs a good deal of help, itself. As it stands I'm not at all sure I'd be any better off.
     
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    The rust is the real killer. Otherwise, very appealing.
     
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    This time it also has a make offer. Somehow I think the seller will be insulted by any offer any sane person is likely to make.
     
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    I believe you are quite correct!
     
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    If bidding ended at 3700 last time that's probably about what it's worth. Long way to go.
     
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    This would be an extremely desirable wagon if not for the rust issues.
     
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