73 tii rust question

[M5280RCR]

Price: $1

Location: SF Bay Area

Description:

I have been looking for a while and finally have come to the conclusion that I am not going to find my perfect car in the $15-20k range.  This one has popped up and I am curious to know what I would be getting into (cost wise) with three 3" rust spots. (around the rear window and passenger windows); other cosmetic faults are the cracked dash (which I understand are very hard to find - any thoughts on availability or cost of these).

 

I am not looking for a show car, just a fun driver that I don't have to worry driving like it was built for.  Thanks for any advice.

 

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/6288585829.html

 

 

[bmdubl02]

Very fair IMO. You can certainly offset the price by selling the Inka. I recently sold my 73 tii that looks very much like this one, had a few minor rust spots that did not change/grow in the 24 years I had her. If the malaga checks out running/handling wise I don't think you'll do any better for a 73.

[inkatouring]

Without seeing the car, I would budget $5k for the rust work, but none of it seems that it needs to be done immediately.  For a better guestimate, you'd have to inspect and take it to a body shop.  The dash:  justdashes.com charges about $1200 to restore.  Getting the dash in and out is a bear.  Cracks are often more bearable (pun intended!).

 

Seems like a decdent car at decent price, depending on who did the motor rebuild, etc.....

[iinca]

looks to be a helluva deal on the tii..and the inka aint too shabby for that price.. Maybe get a super deal if you bought both...