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Possible buying a MKI......maybe looking for a really nice one.



OK, since I can't seem to keep my mouth shut and some of you have already
tolerated my telephone ramblings on the subject, I'll break the news here.
I might be buying one of two west coast MKI's.  I'll leave out the details
for now and only say that one is fixed up, the other is unrestored and
original.

So, I'm in the market for one.  I'd pay more for a really pristine, rust
free one if anyone here is thinking of unloading one.  It must be RUST FREE,
though.  I got rust out of my system in the 80's and I'm now allergic to it.
I mean NO RUST, not "yeah, it's rust free, except for surface rust on the
roof." or "No rust, just a few minor areas where the bondo from the prior
repairs has started to bubble."  Maybe no such car exists.  So be it.
Honestly, that is why I bought a MKII in 04 in the first place.  I hadn't
seen a really clean MKI since my Cosmos 81 "S" in 86-88.  But now I know
better.  They're still out there.  I didn't really know about the List or
the 'tex in 04.

My dilemma is that while an early, bone stock car, restored by me would
really be gratifying, I'm not sure I have the time to undertake such a
project, as I know it will take a couple of years or more to complete.  I
know myself and I'm too picky to cut corners, so I may end up painting
myself into one.

Your thoughts are welcomed.

Jim