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Hey Denis, thanks for the props.

Ten years ago when I bought '065, a car like Grady's, in its current condition, with all the parts there, was a $15,000 car.

These days, thanks to half a decade of central bank liquidity and a vastly expanded global market for these cars, absolute rust bucket fred flintstone cars with non-matching engines, or no engine, are going in the low five figures.

Having spent the last decade on and under SWB cars, let me tell you what you're NOT seeing: rust- the high colorado elevation means that it's likely a rust-free example, even if the paint has oxidized. Missing parts-- look carefully at the photos. . . it's all there, and it was adult owned, even if storage has taken its toll. The decklid is an easy fix, as is the dent in the rear quarter. . . I would even leave the 72S spoiler.

Oh, and the motor? Do you remember when Grady said he had a 2,8 in the car? That motor may have gone into his 914, but it's definitely worth looking at. My guess is that it's the original matching numbers engine which he said he removed and stored. Have you noticed the asking prices for complete aluminum SWB engines lately, also in the low five figures?

There are many things to see in the photos. . . the market sees them. I wish I lived closer it would be fun to take a look and remember our friend who gave so much to this community.