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Offline Richard48Y

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'74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« on: Friday,April 08, 2022, 05:35:28 PM »

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #1 on: Monday,April 11, 2022, 01:52:58 PM »
Now at 17 bids and $5,200 with two days to go.
Looks much better than some of the cars that have recently sold for more.
Not listed under the correct heading so may not be seen by everyone who might be interested.

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #2 on: Monday,April 11, 2022, 02:01:27 PM »
It does look like a pretty good deal at this price. The left inner u-joint is not fully seated on the output shaft. It's probably nothing to worry about but it would be worth asking about it.

It should make a nice project!

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday,April 13, 2022, 10:28:23 AM »
Less than three hours to go and still only $5,300.
I am surprised, it is a TC and even my S2 went at $5,500 a couple of years ago.

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday,April 13, 2022, 10:48:57 AM »
I'm not good at judging the $ value of any car let along a Europa like this one. I suspect he'll get a bit more but we don't know if the engine runs and we assume the tranny is in good shape. There's a lot of work yet to do on it, not to mention paint.

We'll see what he gets soon enough!

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday,April 13, 2022, 11:55:39 AM »
Too many unknowns, gear-change assembly, steering column. What is missing?

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday,April 13, 2022, 01:19:59 PM »
It only brought $6100. A bit less than I expected but not that much less. I didn't expect $10,000 for example. Somebody got a nice project that will probably keep them pretty busy for a while.

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday,May 25, 2022, 09:05:52 PM »
I’d like to thank everyone for allowing me to join your community. I am the new owner/caretaker of this Europa. Work is keeping me quite busy at the moment however I have plans to start sorting through all of the boxes of parts and begin the resurrection party in the next few weeks. I am some what familiar with these cars but certainly not an expert …..yet!
I wanted to let everyone know the car has a safe home in Kansas and while not a priority over other projects in the shop, forward progress will begin shortly.
I appreciate your site, your knowledge base and hope I can contribute to this awesome community of Europa enthusiasts!  👍😁
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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday,May 25, 2022, 09:08:13 PM »
Hello Brian-Ks

nice project!

 :Welcome:

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #9 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 01:56:40 AM »
Brian,  :Welcome: It looks like you have a great start on a great Europa. Please feel free to ask lots of questions. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. We love pictures. Resizing to Thumbnail size helps us see them. Let the fun begin!
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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #10 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 03:29:00 AM »
Welcome and congrats on your Europa purchase!
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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #11 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 04:43:21 AM »
Welcome!

... and start a new thread.  This one is buried in a FS thread.

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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #12 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 05:56:04 AM »
 :I-agree: Member restorations are in either Member Cars or Garage. Please start another thread there with an introduction and lots of pictures.
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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #13 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 11:41:47 AM »
Welcome to the forum, Brian. Good looking project. Good luck with the restoration. Cheers  :beerchug:
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Re: '74 TC on feeBay, lots of pics, claimed low mileage.
« Reply #14 on: Thursday,May 26, 2022, 11:45:30 AM »
 :Welcome:  Brian-Ks!!!

Congratulations on the acquisition of your new baby!!

Don't be a stranger and absolutely don't be afraid to ask questions!