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No, because it is nearly 100% original and nearly mint (it's even signed by Jack Watson and Linda Vaugn (both of Hurst fame) ). If it had been a repaint and if the interior wasn't absolutely perfect I may not have such a hard time. If this wasn't a limited edition and was the standard Cutty, I also wouldn't have as much of a hard time. I have owned a 442 that was my daily for 5 years but it had been in a light wreck and fixed so I wasn't as worried about it.
Ironically, I would have rather had a Grand National and could have got one for what I gave for this car. I decided the turbo V6 wouldn't likely to be quite as reliable for a daily driver as the proven (to me) SBO of the Hurst so I got it instead.
Ironically, I would have rather had a Grand National and could have got one for what I gave for this car. I decided the turbo V6 wouldn't likely to be quite as reliable for a daily driver as the proven (to me) SBO of the Hurst so I got it instead.
As cool as it would be driving such a classic every day, it's still an old car. So you need a backup for the inevitable no start/conks out/needs work/etc, scenarios. 30K is a good thing though, probably the suspension is tight, not much rust, not burning oil. Check it out and decide. Not many of those left with such low mileage.
Don't go with a mint 442 as a daily driver. It's getting harder and harder to find them in nice condition. Using it as a daily is just going to put more wear and tear on the car, then it will eventually turn in to junk like most end up to be. I would suggest trying to find someone's completed project. You should be able to find a really nicely done car for a decent price.
Because of its rarity and preserving history, it doesn't have to sit in the garage at all times but can be enjoyed maturely every now and then and not daily where some asshat on their cell phone can rear end you or get stolen even...sszewczuk said:
Low mile all original mint condition 442s and Hurst are collector cars and extremely hard to come by.
You want my opinion, go buy a nice Supreme or Calais for $5000 with upgrades and use the rest of the funds to paint it like a 442.
Otherwise seeing your low post count you could be just trolling to see how many people you can piss off...
88hurstolds said:
Agreed.
I'd by a cheap reliable car for a daily and the 442 for just a nice weather cruiser if you can afford it.
i woudlnt trade my car for a new car.. u look @ whhat u wud spend on a new car vs what u can put into the older car! JMO
Here in AZ I have to have a driver car in order to keep my historic plates and I don't have to emission my 78 any more.
Also my Classic car insurance does not allow for commuting ,just pleasure use.
Also my Classic car insurance does not allow for commuting ,just pleasure use.
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