'72 Ceylon w/ 45K Miles

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Not mine, or as Chicane would say "NOT MINE!!"

I don't know guys, this thing looks like it might be an original 45K mile car. It even has the factory underskirt. I'm sure one of you will see something that will tell us otherwise. I would change the headlights, followed by new wheels, and the removal of the front bumper bar. I'd leave the rest alone.

Really cool car! It's from Oregon, I can't believe I never seen it before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972...9597992?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2576f59d28
 
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This is the only car I've seen in a long time that has me thinking about selling mine. That Ceylon is my favorite coupe color!
 

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Wow what a beauty!

I agree with Len.
The brush bar would be the first thing to go.
I would likely swap the wire wheels for some 14" Alpina's
A couple of tools missing.
Looks pristine in pictures
Let's get John "the scrutinizer" Feng to have a look!
 

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Those wheels appear to be true knock off wheels. In order to fit those the hubs must have been replaced with those that accept the spinners/nut. Anyone ever seen them on a coupe?
 

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Very very nice, but my god, who ever thought " those wheels really make my car look good" :( bla
The rest of it with the exception of the front bar, outstanding.

Just putting it out there, but what do we all think of the asking price for a car like this?
I would think they could ask a touch more personally
 

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Very very nice, but my god, who ever thought " those wheels really make my car look good" :( bla
The rest of it with the exception of the front bar, outstanding.

Just putting it out there, but what do we all think of the asking price for a car like this?
I would think they could ask a touch more personally

I tend to agree
 

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I agree with Len and Stan. Ceylon is an unusual but very engaging color for an E9. Seems to be fairly rare color (sort of like phoenix yellow M3's) but I really do like it. Hope it goes to a good home.
 

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how do i access the ceylon car info and pictures that is for sale?
is this the one sold by motoring investments a few years ago?
 

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how do i access the ceylon car info and pictures that is for sale?
is this the one sold by motoring investments a few years ago?

No. That car had blk interior if I remember right and no front bar
Wow. Sold quickly. Listing made it sound like they weren't taking offers and would let auction run.
 

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Front bar probably to protect the grills in the shark nose.
Wheels dealer installed? Why?
I have never seen headlights with nipples.
 

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Front protective pressboard panel with big cutout. I have been told by those who know that the hinges for the hood were black from the factory. If this is true, there has been some respray, at least under the hood, as the hinges match the paint. I have a pair of new black hinges in the original parts bag, in black of course, ready to mount. But I will have to paint the bolts black as they are Polaris.'

Please correct me if I am wrong. Probably no need to ask.

Steve
 

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hinges

Front protective pressboard panel with big cutout. I have been told by those who know that the hinges for the hood were black from the factory. If this is true, there has been some respray, at least under the hood, as the hinges match the paint. I have a pair of new black hinges in the original parts bag, in black of course, ready to mount. But I will have to paint the bolts black as they are Polaris.'

Please correct me if I am wrong. Probably no need to ask.

Steve

I think my ceylon with 24K miles and I don't think its ever been painted has ceylon hinges.
chuck
 

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Headlights

My coupe has the nipple brights. Installed by the dealer in Phoenix, Lucas flame throwers. Original owner wanted more from the original brights,
 
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