Future Bring-a-Trailer car?

[02Les]

I wonder how long it will be before this one re-appears?

https://www.copart.com/lot/45333998

[backeis]

Nice one! Looks like it's mostly dent-free, especially the front.

['76mintgrün'02]

It appears to have a 2 liter engine with a two barrel carb, based on the air cleaner... which has a lid like I have never seen before!  Ribs like the '76 lids, but with a dimple in the center, where the roundel would be.  The ribs are similar, but the shape is not as flattened as the '76 lids.  That is an odd one.  I wonder what it was on originally?  Super cool!

[zinz]

Sunroof, swan neck, proper steering wheel... originally Manila.  Lovely

 

Even has the obligatory bottle of oil in the passenger cowl :)

 

 

[Geoff Raynak]

get your glasses out, Ed!

 

there is also a pint of brake fluid in the DS cowl!

 

 

ahh ... if i didn't already have 2 (5) projects

 

[Mike Self]

With a 153xxxx VIN, it's assuredly a six volt '67 (unless converted) --the shape of the regulator makes the 6v kinda iffy--most 6v cars I've seen have a square regulator that looks exactly like the one that perches atop the generator on a 6v VW Beetle.  Too bad we can't see the battery or the engine #.  Definitely a US version as the gauges speak English and are in miles.

 

On most cars I've seen of that vintage, the outside mirror is mounted at the front edge of the door.  It also looks like the front strut bearings have been replaced, as they have long studs, which a car of that vintage wouldn't have.  And it's got the rare trim rings on the hubcaps too.  

 

Someone should jump on this one....

 

mike

 

 

[zinz]

If it only had the embossed nose beltline trim....

[Conserv]

+1 to what all of you said already!

 

Nice.  Especially rare with factory sunroof.  Still has its “football” windshield washer reservoir. Find a 1.6-liter engine (free to cheap), build it to 1600ti specs (not so cheap), and go to town (priceless).

 

My records suggest VIN 1531244 would probably be an early July 1967 car.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

Edited September 11, 2018 by Conserv

[AceAndrew]

Wow, just saw this.  Very very cool car.  Would be a great base for a classy "hotrod" build.  If I was after another project, I'd be buying this right now.

Edited September 11, 2018 by AceAndrew

[joebarthlow]

great candidate for restoration. wish I had space.

[Schnellvintage]

18 minutes ago, joebarthlow said:

great candidate for restoration. wish I had space.

+1  ugh....I would get this one, to pair my 67 1800... need more space....

[Conserv]

Evidence of a fender-mount antenna on the right front fender. I had one on my ‘67 — not attractive ?— but replaced it with an A-pillar antenna when I had the car re-painted.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

Edited September 11, 2018 by Conserv

[dang]

I bid on this auction every week so I'll watch this car to see what it goes for.  I have the space for it but no money.  Funny how that always works that way...

[Conserv]

4 hours ago, zinz said:

If it only had the embossed nose beltline trim....

 

And then what, Ed....  ?

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[Johnny Haywire]

Does anyone here have experience buying a car from Copart? I have a friend on Oakland and am very tempted, but curious to know how quickly it needs to be picked up, etc.