Trolling.
I learned long ago that selling a restoration before it's completed is usually foolish but testing the waters here. I would have posted in General but I'm confident that I would be accused of having an auction or at best a veiled "For Sale" ad.
One of the reasons that I'm considering offering prior to completion is my quandary on the A/C. It was installed at the dealer in TX when the car was sold new. (On the original purchase agreement.) An eventual buyer may not want it therefore it would be a shame to go through the trouble and expense of reinstalling all of the equipment, then pulling it back off.
This car was purchased new by a doctor in Tyler, Texas. He bounced around TX, CA, and ended up in AZ. Our shop first started servicing it in mid to late 90's. I bought the car from the doc about 16 years ago, drove it maybe 200 miles then sold it to a friend in 2006. He put less than 500 miles on it then I bought it back about 9 years ago. I would be shocked if it's had more than a thousand miles put on it in the last 20 years. Documentation reflects the mileage as being original (Approx 80k.) I was going to leave it alone but as prices began to skyrocket I decided a soft restoration was in order.
Body never rusted, whacked, or showing evidence of trauma of any kind. Painted with Light Ivory Glasurit single stage about 4 years ago (original color), suspension powder coated/plated, rebuilt, bone stock matching number 2.0. Original black vinyl interior is very nice. And yes; the signal lights are NOS. Nothing has been shortchanged. Pretty much just needs assembly. I can also offer a few different options including: '67 sport seats, Fuchs, 128's, and of course a badas motor.
Since this is in the For Sale section and I have to put some kind of price on it... let's say 125k outright purchase now plus a "not to exceed" balance once finished? Again, main reason I would do this is because I have this reoccurring dream that A/C reinstall now may be a complete waste of time.
I welcome thoughts, criticism, and commentary. Especially on the A/C.
Thanks.