My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Trehundo
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My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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I'm a newbie from Nebraska and couldnt pass this deal up. I had never seen, or heard of a Roadster until I saw this one. Looking forward to working on it.
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Looks like a GREAT buy!

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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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1600 with a 2000 grill, what’s the vin SRL or SPL?
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Wow, way to jump in! These are fun cars with lots of potential, welcome to the forum!
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Great job! You can't go wrong with ANY running car for $500, but a Roadster is a steal! Tell us more details and we'd love to see an under the hood shot.

Also take a look on here for my threads about the Cowles stick on side trim - it super cheap and looks almost exactly like original. Get those big black strips off the side :-)

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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Wow what a great buy! $500 for a Roadster is great especially based on the pics. Even a shell could sell for more than that. How’s the rust? Any engine pics? Welcome to the club and obsession ;)
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Keep looking over your shoulder for the cops, you sir, are a thief!
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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It's a slippery slope....but such a fun ride down! Enjoy and looking forward to the progress you make on it.
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Great way to start...you stand half a chance of not being upside down in five years :mrgreen:
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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For 500 bucks I pretty much expect a giant rubber band where the engine should be..... :smt005
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Looks like a ridiculously good buy. I felt like mine was a good deal when I bought it for $100 more than you paid. But mine has ugly paint, rust, had half the wiring done, the dash was in the trunk, and hasn't run since I bought it. So, I think you got an amazing deal. Enjoy!
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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WHAT...wait a minute...this must be fake news!!!!!! :smt033

Great find!!! $500-unbelievable. But beware...that's just a drop in the bucket...especially is the addiction becomes full blown!!! :smt040
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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You got an OK deal.. I'd say $700 is fair.. so I'll I'll offer you $800 for it :smt002
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Re: My $500.00 1970 1600 Roadster

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Hell of a buy! I am curious to watch your progress!
70 1600 to 2000
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