January 14, 200817 yr Author comment_234056 One point about that oil pan. It is not the original engine in the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234146 I guess I stepped on that land mine didn't I? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr Author comment_234153 I guess I stepped on that land mine didn't I? Not really Walter. I can relate to your sentiments, having spent my entire life in the rustbelt. Rust free sure is something that appeals to us. It's just that this car appears to have been beautified skin deep and had the potential to be a much better car, if it was done differently. Now it's not economically feasible to most of us. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234176 One point about that oil pan. It is not the original engine in the car.Hi Ron:OK - I'll bit. What would indicate that is not the original engine???Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234180 I don't see anything that jumps out at me, either. Is it the 'obvious rebuild, no paperwork' statement in the auction listing? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr Author comment_234198 Hi Ron:OK - I'll bit. What would indicate that is not the original engine???Carl B.Well, I could be wrong once again, and maybe I'm believing what I read between the lines. Yes, "obvious rebuild, no paperwork" was one indicator. This is a very seasoned seller, who knows the game and will use every technique in his arsenal of sales experience. It for sure isn't the first vehicle that could be considered a "classic" that he has put up for sale. He knows the benefit of a car with "matching numbers" and the increased value of such. He would certainly have touted that point to his advantage. But, your right, this is just what I believe to be the case. Take that for what it's worth. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234203 Where's the undercoating??? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234217 If you look at the photos very close you will see on one from the before photos that the front plate says "taxation without representation" I don't know the state. This could be a NE car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr Author comment_234220 "taxation without representation" would be Washington DC. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 200817 yr comment_234231 At first I thought the slogan was on a license plate frame but it's actually on the plate itself:http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1151/SAMPLE-DC.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 17, 200817 yr Author comment_234395 The high bid remained at $7050. and did not meet the reserve. I did contact the seller for verification of the engine number.The Question:Good day: I would like to know if the engine number is the same as on the data plate. You do not state if this is the original engine or not. Thank you, RonThe Response:Good question Ron,I never thought to look, as other than a few items, never had any mechanical work done. Wish I had now, as the car is probably worth more with the matching #. The car is some distance away secure in my warehouse and I won't be able to check until tomorrow. So, assume not, and if they do match, all the better.Thanks for your interest,StewartMy impression...typical smoke & mirror statement. Not the answer that would coax a higher bid out of me if I was bidding. I can't believe one of the bidders did not ask this question. It will be interesting to see if he follows up with a definitive answer or not. Somehow I don't think so. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 200817 yr comment_234529 Those wheels! ah! My '78 has those wheels, and I see them on tons of z's, but I have no idea where they're from. Dealer option? Can someone enlighten me?-Ben Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/26755-series-1-on-ebay/?&page=2#findComment-234529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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