I have an opportunity to purchase this car in a private sale. The car is in Europe and, after getting it to the USA and paying import fees and taxes, I will have about $105K invested. Should I do it?
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This is NOT a restored car. it has dings/dents/minor scratches and this is what it makes it so rare and important. The car has never been repaired/cut/welded/dismantled. Other than an exterior repaint in the early ‘80s, it is 100% original, its interior is ‘’reference material’’. It runs and drives LIKE A NEW CAR. The car has NEVER been offered for sale publicly all its life.
SELLER'S DESCRIPTION:
Engine as smooth as it gets, starts instantly, idles perfectly, exceptional oil pressure, excellent water temp at all times, the spica works like new.
Exhaust brand new, custom made stainless steel, rumbles like a proper V8.
Electrics, everything works, including all gauges, switches etc. Power windows work but the passenger side one is quite slow. I could try to repair it, I believe it needs cleaning and nothing more.
Brakes, very firm and secure, these cars were never renowned for their brakes, this is very good, the entire braking system has been rebuilt just 1000 km ago.
Clutch, smooth as butter, one of the best aspects of the car.
Interior, like new and 100% original, fitted with expensive cocomats. Period radio works fine.
Steering and handling: steering on the heavy side but it gets better with speed, steering is low though, it is like that by design, the car feels slightly "nervous" on the edge, it slightly bounces more than it should but not to an annoying level. I have been driving a Miura regularly, I think that the Monty feels better.
Recently bought the ultra rare battery cover (a $500 piece), it will come with the car unused. Heater works perfectly, under side as clean as it gets, completely original and untouched. Paint job old but aged to perfection, it has developed this lovely patina that could pass as original paint. The bonnet was repainted recently as well as the wheels, they look new.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157650711949428/
This is NOT a restored car. it has dings/dents/minor scratches and this is what it makes it so rare and important. The car has never been repaired/cut/welded/dismantled. Other than an exterior repaint in the early ‘80s, it is 100% original, its interior is ‘’reference material’’. It runs and drives LIKE A NEW CAR. The car has NEVER been offered for sale publicly all its life.
SELLER'S DESCRIPTION:
Engine as smooth as it gets, starts instantly, idles perfectly, exceptional oil pressure, excellent water temp at all times, the spica works like new.
Exhaust brand new, custom made stainless steel, rumbles like a proper V8.
Electrics, everything works, including all gauges, switches etc. Power windows work but the passenger side one is quite slow. I could try to repair it, I believe it needs cleaning and nothing more.
Brakes, very firm and secure, these cars were never renowned for their brakes, this is very good, the entire braking system has been rebuilt just 1000 km ago.
Clutch, smooth as butter, one of the best aspects of the car.
Interior, like new and 100% original, fitted with expensive cocomats. Period radio works fine.
Steering and handling: steering on the heavy side but it gets better with speed, steering is low though, it is like that by design, the car feels slightly "nervous" on the edge, it slightly bounces more than it should but not to an annoying level. I have been driving a Miura regularly, I think that the Monty feels better.
Recently bought the ultra rare battery cover (a $500 piece), it will come with the car unused. Heater works perfectly, under side as clean as it gets, completely original and untouched. Paint job old but aged to perfection, it has developed this lovely patina that could pass as original paint. The bonnet was repainted recently as well as the wheels, they look new.
