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61 Bugeye - I'm interested but want your input.

RickB

Yoda
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I've been emailing this guy about his Bugeye.
He just sent pics today.

He is open to trades but so far I haven't made an offer as I was waiting to see pictures.

Tell me what you guys think.
I copied the picture with the hood open & brightened it enough to see the engine is there and has SU's and a fan on front and the radiator is sitting out on a bench.

Here they are:
https://northidahoartist.com/Sales/bugeye.html

Here is what he has said about it:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]<span style="font-weight: bold">1961 Austin Healey Sprite - $3800</span>
1961 Austin Healey Sprite restoration project. Body in excellent condition, good glass, sanded down to paint. Car is complete and I have had it running, but it has sat for many years waiting for restoration. I have many new parts and a parts manual. This is one of the original "Bugeye" Sprites designed as a working mans race car.[/QUOTE]

and when asked if he would be interested in trades:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]I could possibly be interested trade or part trade if you have something I am looking for. I am getting ready to move, so trying to reduce the amount of mass I must take. Any trades would have to be either something of equal value, but much smaller, like gold or silver, certain kinds of good tools, or possibly a van or 4x4 of equal value. I am also looking for a small or remote piece of land or a 38-45' cruising sailboat, so would trade for down payment or interest in those. What do you have in mind?[/QUOTE]
 

John Moore

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Price seems a little rich for a non running bugeye. It's also hard to tell how solid the body is. Good news is that it looks fairly complete.
 

tony barnhill

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I wandered around in his site for a bit....found this entry:

Writings
There is nothing in this section yet, but there will be.
Philosophical
Political
Metaphysical
Legal self-help
Cancer in Dogs

He's an artist who definitely marches to his own drum!

I don't know what Bugeye's are worth but I'd think $3,800 for a non-running one in Idaho of all places would be on the high side!
 

jlaird

Great Pumpkin
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1500 is ok. I'll leave for Idaho tuesday. Eye apt. Monday.
 

texas_bugeye

Jedi Knight
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gold remote land 45 ft sail boat...
I woud like to see this guys libary..
Offer the 1500 and beat tracks down the road!!
 
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