zyewdall Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I might have a chance to get one for free.... except it's 700 miles from me, so wondering if I could resell it to be worth the hassle of picking it up. It's a late 70's subaru FE coupe, no rust or bad dents, missing the windshield, ran when it was parked about 10 years ago, but needed brakes, apparently. Interior is not great shape since it's been sitting outdoors with no windshield for a while (in Arizona). Wondering if this would be worth 5 or 6 hundred maybe, to be worth the hassle of going to get it. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Would depend on its condition, like how much rust does it really have ?P.S. - for example, this one just came up for sale in OZ for $ 3,999 : http://ninemsn.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Subaru-1600-1977/AGC-AD-15347693/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Got any pictures ? Cheers, Bantum ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Yes... But the one in Australia has been for sale (on various sites) for a very long time so not a very good example as it never seems to sell. An indication it is priced too high, me thinks! As Bantum mentioned you have to buy on condition and it is rust that usually kills these models. If you check it out make sure you check all the metal under the dash, move the sound proofing if you have too but make sure you check it! Edited February 19, 2014 by Leeroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'd be one of the very few people that would pay $500-600 for an FE in the condition you mention. I have a windshield and a good amount of interior pieces. What color interior? Depending on location it's going to cost me from a few hundred to $1k for transport. But an FE should make money back in gas savings , not that matters much when buying a vintage novelty car. But I would use it often unlike a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Is it a coupe or hard top? I can't remember right now but I think they are hard tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I think it's a hard sell. Most people aren't going to pay $25 for a 40 year old economy car that needs a ton of work (and it does need a ton of work. It has been parked for 10 years). But then there is us- we see value in these things, but we're a bunch of tight asses too. I would pay $500 for the rust free shell. Not because I think it's "worth" that much, but because I know how rare it is and I want it. Did that make sense? We talked about this car years ago Zeke, Do you really think it's worth a three day round trip road trip and a lot of work to turn a few hundred bucks? I would do it, cause I want one, but it doesn't make sense as something to do to make a few bucks. just sayin. But if you do end up getting it, let me know and maybe we can work something out. Moosens - not trying to cut you out, I'll step aside to your dibs, something tells me you would do a bit of all-right with this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000 Pistes Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) How much, you think, it could be sold a car that has been total rebuilding and was in a state collector??? I am talking about the first generation of Leones(1972-1976),4door Sedan or Coupe as well as for the ff1 or Star. Edited February 20, 2014 by 1000 Pistes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 No sweat. I'm totally unaware of where this is and lots more details.' Basically saying what you are , Jon. That the shell is worth that to a fellow freak like myself who actually has parts to help it, etc. So where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 No sweat. I'm totally unaware of where this is and lots more details.' Basically saying what you are , Jon. That the shell is worth that to a fellow freak like myself who actually has parts to help it, etc. So where is it? Arizona IIRC. Zeke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 in my experience buying and fixing the older stuff shouldn't be touched unless you really like the car, not to make a buck. parts hard to find, usually far more "unknown" issues crop up, lots of work, for little return. get something newer and flip it with far less hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorwilkerson Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) it would be so nice if you could get that free subaru without the hassle. real online pokies Edited March 10, 2014 by trevorwilkerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000 Pistes Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 How much could sell some perfect ff1 today??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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