that's the plan. assuming i don't have to travel for work...

It's a great color. The added visibility is always a good thing driving with giant SUV's around. I have an ANSA type exhaust on mine. It has just enough loudness to let people know I'm coming around the corner. I intended to change it, but ended up keeping it. Great looking car! If you get the fog lights, add the Jwest plug and play light switch upgrade. Lets you flash the fogs, or run the fogs without the pop-ups. Great for flashing fellow classics or just running fogs before sunset.

By the looks of that picture, you're really driving that thing into the ground.

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That bumper appears to be an early bumper that had the holes drilled for bumperettes.
If you do back date that bumper is very desireable for an early 6.

Very nice car.

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Is the engine thermostat missing ? One of the pics shows two bare studs in the block that looks like where the thermostat mounts. Is that some kind of condenser mounted on the fan shroud ?

I'm actually feeling pretty good with this thread. I just paid $6,875 for a 1975 1.8 with 99K miles and, it looks like it's been relatively well maintained. A few electrical gremlins but nothing huge. Plus, the engine purrs like a kitten. Not sure what was has been done to the engine but, she runs well.

I'm estimating 22k. That seems to be a good price to pay.

I have a proper black '74 bumper if you want to trade.

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If it is missing, I'm pretty sure I have at least a bracket and maybe the pulley and bolt. $n/c.

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Sorry guys...didn't see that this thread was revived. Love the Caddyshack reference!

The deal had several components, but totaling everything up, it was 23K all in.

The good: surprisingly original and low miles. Possibly a 29K mile car as the odo shows. Def not a 129K car. There are still factory markings in a bunch of places. DPD A/C works and has been converted to R134. Drives great and has lots of power. Recent paint.

The not-so-good: it seems the engine has been converted to hydraulic lifters. It's smooth and powerful, but I can't help thinking about the wear going on in there. Dizzy needed rebuild. Original fuel pump leaks and lines need to be replaced. The car was apparently in storage for a while. A layer of dustiness / mustiness covers everything except the paint. New upholstery and carpets needed. No records whatsoever, but I plan on contacting the previous owners. Mismatched rear bumper. Brakes need some work.

All in all, it's not nearly as sorted as the '73 I sold to make room for it, but the originality and L65K color make the price fair IMHO.

Thanks again to the World for helping to make this happen! To continue the Caddyshack theme.... I got that going for me, which is nice.