Looks nice from the (not very close) photos. Perhaps was stimulated by the $21k project.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6183517107.html
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6183517107.html
Shouldn't a 1974 have the newer pattern on the seats? Must be an early one.
The windshield wipers were chrome from 1968 until 1972, then for years 1973, 1974 changed to black. The window buttons and electric window motors changed that year as well to a newer design. As fas as the seats go, it should be inline with the mentioned years. Mirrors for the 73, 74, were the bulky electrical type shared by the E3. The side fins, center grill and the headrest pins came in black, but there was an option for them to be in chrome paying more of course. It is normal for a car manufacturer to make soft changes (upgrades/updates) mid-cycle to their aging platforms.
Lovely, BUT. The speaker grille delete and the add on speakers in the kick panels makes the dash wood look really odd after decades of looking at what has always been there. At least there are no Sony speakers in the panel behind the back seats. What does the trunk look like for $100k?Bill,
Wipers were chrome and then Satin through 1973, black in 74, can't say if Europe got the black wipers. Window motors changed around Feb/Mar 1973. Mirrors were trapezoid through 1974, electric was optional in 74 on US coupes.
Super nice! Love it when the plucks or tucks are done right as the originals.The seats are done right!
Teahead, agree about the burl. I have nothing against add on speakers as long as they are hidden. And there are lots of ways to hide them. Although my engine, driveline and suspension are not original everything else is down to the radio knobs. But that's me.Super nice! Love it when the plucks or tucks are done right as the originals.
I am out in europe and my the production date of November 1974 model came with the electric mirror and black wipers. It is possible that there might have been some slight changes depending on regions or markets. I know that the US market usually prefers the cars to be fully loaded compared to the European market.Bill,
Wipers were chrome and then Satin through 1973, black in 74, can't say if Europe got the black wipers. Window motors changed around Feb/Mar 1973. Mirrors were trapezoid through 1974, electric was optional in 74 on US coupes.
Looks like a nice car, but it is curious the seller would rely on local Craigslist advertising for this type of car.