I am a poor college student who has been living comfortably without a car for the last few months. Lately, I have been keeping my eye on the classifieds for an affordable daily driver for those occasional trips to the far side of town or back home to visit Mom.
Anyway, I happened upon a 1966 Studebaker for sale, asking price $2,500. The seller claims it runs "great", a very small amount of rust, with the only problem being it could use a brake job.
He sent some pictures and it appears to be in very nice condition. It is light blue, and looks beautiful:
I will be going to look at it in person tomorrow, but (newbie that I am) I am skeptical, and have no experience with older cars. Does this price seem incredibly low for a car that runs "great" and appears to be in such nice condition?
What are some things I should be asking about or problems to watch out for when I go look at it tomorrow? It has a 283 engine, 3 spd w/ overdrive. I wouldn't mind attempting some minor repairs like maybe the brakes, but anything major I don't have the skills to pull off.
According to the seller, this car is 1 of only about 800 that were produced. I am incredibly tempted to buy it...
Can any of you Studebaker buffs give me a good reason not to purchase this car??? It seems a little too good to be true...
Anyway, I happened upon a 1966 Studebaker for sale, asking price $2,500. The seller claims it runs "great", a very small amount of rust, with the only problem being it could use a brake job.
He sent some pictures and it appears to be in very nice condition. It is light blue, and looks beautiful:
I will be going to look at it in person tomorrow, but (newbie that I am) I am skeptical, and have no experience with older cars. Does this price seem incredibly low for a car that runs "great" and appears to be in such nice condition?
What are some things I should be asking about or problems to watch out for when I go look at it tomorrow? It has a 283 engine, 3 spd w/ overdrive. I wouldn't mind attempting some minor repairs like maybe the brakes, but anything major I don't have the skills to pull off.
According to the seller, this car is 1 of only about 800 that were produced. I am incredibly tempted to buy it...
Can any of you Studebaker buffs give me a good reason not to purchase this car??? It seems a little too good to be true...
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