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Japan Widebody Resto Project

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:32 am
by AMG5PT4
Spotted this 87 Gen II widebody in need of love. Translated description - doesn't seem the engine comes with the car and also seems to need some repair to the right front. Needs WB wheels ++++. $4,000 plus all the hassle and costs to get it and then restore it. 904 Blue/Grey. Just hate to see these amazing cars go south.

http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b159844602

Re: Japan Widebody Resto Project

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:37 am
by bondavi
Oh that would be such a gorgeous car if saved.

Re: Japan Widebody Resto Project

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:25 am
by AMG5PT4
The allure of 904 Blue color.

Figure:

Get the car, delivered (say to the US) $8k
Assume full paint/body (top level job) $8k
Source and engine/tranny worthy of the car $10k
Assume full suspension $3k
Interior/glass work??
WB wheels/tires $5k
AMG Exhaust $2k
Misc (brakes, antenna, fuel lines, A/C, etc..) $4k

Total $35k+ (without a 32v DOHC AMG engine - which would be another $10k)

Just not worth it, sadly.

Re: Japan Widebody Resto Project

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:01 pm
by bondavi
interior pics in a separate auction:

http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b162695597

Re: Japan Widebody Resto Project

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:08 pm
by 48hp
Definitely a rare wb color combo.