[75USCarrera]

Little History:

I have to make a decision and not sure which way to go. I picked up a beautiful 1975 US Carrera that is in beautiful original condition. I have the paper work since new. This is a 4 owner car and had excellent maintenance. The second owner had the engine completely rebuilt (blueprinted) in 1979. The car at that time had 73,000 miles. The third owner had updated chain tensioners placed. The car now has 112,000 miles on it. The third owner had the car since 1987, has maintained it well. It has had very few miles put on it in the last 20 years.

When i purchased the car I took it to a reputable shop which changed the transmission oil, completed a brake service (new brake fluid), did a leak down test on all cylinders which were fine and aligned the car. The car has been running with mobile one synthetic (I called the previous owner's shop). The car runs perfectly and has several oil leaks

The Question...

The shop that i take the car too has recommended a tune up be completed. He said that they could drop the engine very easily which would make the tune up easier (and cost less) and then fix repair leaks (which would cost alot) which he said were in common places requiring engine disassembly. He would also reseat the valves and complete a litany of things.

My question is...should i just change the oil and keep things as is knowing that the car will only be driven lightly on sunny days and has some several small leaks or should i consider this costly complete repair addressing the leaks and knowing the cars age?

Thanks for your comments. I always enjoy the insight!!!

Greg
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75 US Carrera
03 Cab 2
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