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

[timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)]

Buy a Beater mk1, put a huge engine in it. Drive it everywhere!! BE HAPPY!!

--Timbo!

On Nov 14, 2007 7:26 PM, Jim Ruffi <jimruffi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
>
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