[Sunroof]

As an owner of a 1973.5T sunroof coupe, I can tell you that the 8K to 10K price is pretty reasonable providing that no rust is present. I agree on an earlier post about salt-spray exposure. These are notorious for rusting and a VERY THOROUGH PPI is necessary. If and when you do have the PPI advise the shop or whomever is doing the inspection of the salt spray exposure. I was impressed with the mechanic who performed the PPI on my car, which has and continues to be a southern car. He used various sized picks and starting jabbin away at the undercarriage, suspension area (torque tube area), trunk, internal fenders, etc.

My 2.4 was rebuilt at 90K as too the 915 tranny. The prior owner spent over 34K which included a bare-metal repaint, new interior, glass, engine and tranny rebuild and a long list of other stuff. Eight years ago I bought this jewel for 9.5K!!!!!!!!!!! Crazy, but that was the going price. Today a restored 73.5T can go upwards to 30-35K.

My suggestion if you decide to buy it is to keep it as original as possible thereby retaining its value to a collector. If you do not rebuild the engine then at a minimum add the oil-fed tensioners and a pop-off valve. The "T" is a lively and dependable car to drive. I get tempted to just make it my daily driver, but I try to keep it pristine and the miles down.

Good luck

Bob
1973.5T