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Survivor valuation question


mvliotta

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Hi all,

Was at a vintage car get together recently.. mostly American, and out of the blue a 75 inka comes rolling up and parks right next to my '72 tii. 

 

Driver was an elderly German woman looking to sell her car.... So, wondering about valuation as I'm more familiar with the tii market.

 

Looks to be a true 1 owner 75 survivor with original everything... paint, interior, wheels, etc. that originated in California. Very, very well maintained. 

 

Some facts..

Paint and panels look original and in great shape....really nice. No rust anywhere...none that I could see, although did not get a great view of undercarriage. Fantastic interior...Crack free dash, original seats and carpet in great shape.  Most original trunk I have ever seen. Oh yea, there was a working sunroof too. 

 

On the down side, the rubber seals look a little weathered. Doors have speakers.

 

Mechanically stock as far as I could tell, running very well. She said she had records from the beginning.

 

So, what price range might something like  this go for? $15-20K, $20-25k? probably not more as you are getting into tii range?

 

Vince

 

 

 

 

 

'72 2002tii 'Liesl'

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I don't know all the details on the '75 California emissions system, but the thermal reactors could kill the engine, and '75s generally had some of the worst horse hair pads.  Cool to have all the history from the beginning.

John in VA

'74 tii "Juanita"  '85 535i "Goldie"  '86 535i "M-POSSTR"  

'03 530i "Titan"  '06 330ci "ZHPY"

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I do not have an answer for you, but it sounds 'valuable' to me.

I would ask her if she has a price in mind.

If it is too low, you can offer more.

Reverse haggling feels good.

If it is too high, you can make her an apologetic offer, based on what you learn here : )

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