Thinking of selling my 1970 2800CS

[taylorcom]

Hi all,

I'm planning on selling my green '70 2800CS. I've looked at Nada and Hagerty and have some idea of its market value, but wanted see what you all think it's worth day.

It was my father's for many years and I acquired it in early 2006. Mechanically it is excellent, with low miles on an engine rebuild and new Zenith carburetors. But it needs body work (to the left rear), some rust repair (see pics), and fresh paint.

The beige leather interior is good, with a split seam in the driver's seat being the only issue. It needs a new high-beam switch and wiper-motor switch (I've installed ordinary switches that functionally replace these 2 switches). It also needs a window regulator on the driver side.

There is an intermittent silent exhaust leak (opening the windows helps) and the left-front sway-bar connector needs replacement.

From a collector standpoint, all components are correct.

I'm selling because I don't have room in my one-car garage for it (I keep my '72 3.0CS there). Location: Berkeley, CA.

Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[taylorcom]

Here are some pics.

 

[jmackro]

Mechanically it is excellent....It needs a new high-beam switch and wiper-motor switch (I've installed ordinary switches that functionally replace these 2 switches). It also needs a window regulator on the driver side. There is an intermittent silent exhaust leak (opening the windows helps) and the left-front sway-bar connector needs replacement.

Your definition of "excellent" may differ from that of your prospective buyers. I would suggest fixing these mechanical issues OR striking the words "Mechanically it is excellent" from your description.

Unfortunately that rust under the rear window looks nasty and will result in a discount from the Nada and Hagerty prices. How is the rust elsewhere on the car (front suspension towers, floors)? E9's rarely rust in just one place.

Not trying to insult you or your car - just trying to help avoid a disgruntled buyer / lawsuit.

 

[taylorcom]

I'm always happy to avoid angry customers and litigation, so I could just say the motor is excellent and avoid a blanket statement.

Yes, that rust under the left rear window is nasty and extends through the body panel (but not through the metal panel that the back seats rest against). It is the worst of the car's rust and I don't think suspension towers or floors are affected (tho I should check carefully before finalizing a statement.)

It starts and runs well, handles like a sports car, quite different from the 3.0CS, which has more of a luxury car feel.

Thanks for the input.

 

[teahead]

YOu mean, any ideas on what to price it at?

From the small amt of pictures shown, hard to say.

MAYBE $8k?

 

[taylorcom]

Thanks, guys. Here are some interior pics.

 

[taylorcom]

And here's the engine. It was rebuilt not too many miles ago by Taylor Co BMW + MINI Independent Service, Pomona, CA. They also installed the new carbs.

 

[Bob]

Link to sale

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5594148306.html
Link to Steve's coupe. Hey Steve can I post the vin to Stan?

 

[sfdon]

No one can properly value that car until pics are posted in focus up close of the area right behind the struts.
I think I see something but easily could be wrong.