Is this 66 worth $1,200?

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Old September 25th, 2011, 06:20 PM
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Is this 66 worth $1,200?

Never really been a Toronado guy so I don't know much about them but this one on craigslist is only bout 8 miles from home. opinions please.

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Old September 25th, 2011, 06:33 PM
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It is probably not worth it.... better to fine a nice car and pay more. There are plenty early 60's Toros around. To restore one will cost plenty!!!
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Old September 25th, 2011, 06:50 PM
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Depends on condition. Need to find out what the floors and trunk look like. Also looks like in one of the shots there may be some cancer in the driver side fender. Check the door bottoms rust. If the sheet metal is healthy would be in that range. good luck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beaut...item336c49489d

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Old September 25th, 2011, 07:03 PM
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I'd buy it for a driver for $1,000 haha. But you'd have to be somewhat ambitious to embark on that restoration. Time and money would be better spent finding a survivor/already restored Toronado in my opinion.
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Old September 25th, 2011, 07:29 PM
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Old September 26th, 2011, 05:37 AM
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I agree with the consensus on here about this car. It is a first-year Toronado, though, and that may make it attractive to a fan of these cars.

The Old Cars Price Guide values these pretty highly, though. In #4 condition, which I think describes this car (runs and drives but needs complete restoration), values given are in the mid-$3000 range. To pick this up for barely one-third of that would seem to be a steal.
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Old September 26th, 2011, 11:26 AM
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It's a pretty nice car for the money. I agree with everyone else, its not the selling price in its current condition that you should be concerned with, its the selling price of one thats restored. You can easily spend 20-25k fixing this one up!
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Old September 26th, 2011, 11:38 AM
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I would part it out if anything , it seems you can get good money for some of those parts that are not very available anymore.
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Old September 26th, 2011, 12:12 PM
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I think I would have to at least look at it if you are interested. I would have concerns but you can always walk away.
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Old September 26th, 2011, 07:04 PM
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$1200 toro

Let me know if you buy it to part out, I need a few things..
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