A couple weeks ago I started the hunt for a 1973 T Targa and have come across a number of nice ones. Needless to say, most of them are way beyond my price range. I am still in shock about today’s prices – what the heck happened to the market in the last 24 months? Back in 2012, $25k got you a decent longhood driver. The same money today? Basket case, roller, project car – at best.
Anyways, I’d like to get your collective thoughts on this car I’ve been offered:
1973 T Targa (MFI)
numbers matching (per seller, needs to be verified)
66,500 miles
same owner for last 29 years
engine “overhauled” at 42k miles (extent needs to be defined)
color: tangerine (originally), now red
mostly unmolested (wrong mirrors, wrong exhaust)
originally sold in Germany, imported to US by US pilot stationed in Germany in the 80s
Factory AC not working
Seller is open to a PPI.
With a fresh paint job in its original tangerine color, this could be a winner at the right price point, no?
Here’s my million $$ question: Provided the PPI checks out and the car is indeed mechanically sound and has no notable rust issues or other stories, what's a ballpark number you would you be comfortable to offer?
A few images from the seller:
