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Unread 10-27-2011, 09:58 AM   #6
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So I spot this '80 S 5-speed on eBay. I've got a search set up to find early 5-speeds that are cheap. And it is cheap. Opening price: $1500! Starts and moves. Lots of problems. Interior is a mess. Just what I want.

Except... It's near Centralia, Washington. Lemme see. 1700 miles to Minneapolis via Butte and Fargo. That's a haul and not such a pleasant one.

I emailed the seller to see if it'd suit my purposes. "Will it make it to Seattle without trailing fluids and on those tires?" I've got minimal standards. "Yes, it should" was the reply.

So far so good. Maybe I can take this up a notch in fun. I could use some help with pick-up and if there's trouble. I email my son, who's in Chicago, and ask if he'd go along. "Yes...Yes I would." was the reply.

A check of airfares showed some reasonable rates and a check with the spouse ("Go for it") and I was in.

Placed a first bid of $1700.

(More to follow)
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