Purchased from eBay 3 years ago.
Original California car, No rust.
Replaced flathead with 1964 289 cu in motor. Had machine shop rebuild motor complete. New parts. Complete. Had shop in Santa Barbara install motor.
New carb ford, 2 barrel, distributor, gas tank, radiator 12 volt, alternator, heater motor. Install new vintage A/C. Cold.
Retro radio ( blue tooth etc) original looks.
New cocker tires radials. Original wheels.
All new brakes.original transmission 3 on column. Steering wheel replaced with exact look alike.
No power steering. Only things left ; paint 20 years old , but passable. Some blemishes. Chrome ok on bumpers but front grill is worn.
Kept original headliner since condition was ok.
Custom restored plates approved by DMV. Like new. Pair for front and back.
Runs great. HP is about 200. Twice what car was designed for. Smooth ride. Don’t need overdrive due to ratio of rear end. Will go 70 on freeway without whining. Gets many likes while driving.
I have more in it than what I’m asking.
Price: $22,500
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Location: Grover Beach, California, United States
