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Old August 13th, 2020, 04:46 PM
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65 Starfire-preferably a convertible

Guys I have the search narrowed down to a 65 Starfire, preferably a convertible. Either choice has to have A/C. Car has to be a GREAT driver or restored. No more space or desire to restore another car. Will travel to see the right car. Any leads are greatly appreciated. And as they all say this is my last one! ( Yeah right) Thank you.
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Old August 14th, 2020, 03:24 AM
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Thanks I will check this one out. Do you know anything about the car?
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Old August 14th, 2020, 06:17 AM
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not a thing,just remember seeing it a week or 2 ago.and couldn't remember if it was craigs or fb.had to do a little digging.guy needs more pics though.
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Indeed I mailed him a ton of questions to start with, this car may need a lot more than I what want to do. Don't know yet. And that said, his price at 18K depending on condition is really going to depend on what it needs. But it's a convertible and that would make my wife happy. I can buy a almost perfect 65 Starfire Hardtop for 19K.I'm only holding out for a while on a convertible...but this hardtop is nice.




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nice.wonderbar with foot actuator.my 64 starfire conv had one.
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we shall see. I like the opportunity to look at this convertible thanks.
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Old August 15th, 2020, 10:50 AM
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I checked out this 65 convertible car over internet and text communication with the owner and I believe you can buy this car for 12K. To me that's about 2K to high, but if your willing to go get it and in my case no,would have it shipped, that would save you some $$$ towards the restoration. That said, it's a good candidate for a restoration if you can provide some of the LOVE $$$ of labor. To bring this car back to where I would like it, I would have over 30K in it easy not including a lot of my LOVE of $$$. Again Thanks for the lead CherokeePeople, the search continues.

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Old August 16th, 2020, 07:47 PM
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I like that coupe. WB, AC, PW, PS and power locks- AND THAT DELICIOUS WOODGRAIN WHEEL!😋

Whoever put that vinyl roof on it ought to be beat about the head though. There was a reason CO8 vinyl roof covering was NA on Starfires. Ruins the lines. GP could get away with it with its quarter styling. Starfire, no.

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Old August 16th, 2020, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by therobski
I checked out this 65 convertible car over internet and text communication with the owner and I believe you can buy this car for 12K. To me that's about 2K to high, but if your willing to go get it and in my case no,would have it shipped, that would save you some $$$ towards the restoration. That said, it's a good candidate for a restoration if you can provide some of the LOVE $$$ of labor. To bring this car back to where I would like it, I would have over 30K in it easy not including a lot of my LOVE of $$$. Again Thanks for the lead CherokeePeople, the search continues.

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hey robski your welcome.just showin whats out there in my world,but i gota say that silver/black hardtop is a sweet looking ride.

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Another good point rocketraider during my search. I will keep all these in mind went I view these cars...
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Check out Craigslist in Chicago. There's a 1964 Starfire convertible for sale. Definitely a project if that is what you are looking for.
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Old August 17th, 2020, 04:04 PM
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65-66 only great drivers or restored examples-done with restoring. Thank you for the lead sir.
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Opps that is a 65. I was in contact with the owner and that car would take to much $$$$ and time to bring up to where I would like it to. However he did come down ti 12K that's a fair price for a convertible. I did not go look at the car though either...
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Old August 25th, 2020, 08:10 AM
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Got this narrowed down to a 62 or 65 Starfire convertibles with A/C. As my search continues I passed on a few very nice 62 Starfire convertibles without A/C .Great driver or restored cars only. Thank to all that have sent me leads!!!
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Old August 30th, 2020, 06:15 PM
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Saw this on craig's list. Don't know anything about it but looks nice.
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Old August 30th, 2020, 07:35 PM
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The car has been off and on listed, and recently did not make the reserve on E-Bay. Thanks for looking for me. I'm going to put things on hold for a while. Moderator please remove ad. Thanks.
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Check your pm and Facebook, found one...
Actually, here is a link
1965 Starfire convert with a/c
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Old October 3rd, 2020, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for the lead. That Starfire was on E-Bay auction recently and the bidding stopped at $18,662.00 at the time the car was located in Rock Hill, NY now Minnesota..Serial numbers match as well.
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hmm has an am/fm radio yet has the foot actuator to change the station.i thought those were only for wonderbars!
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Old October 3rd, 2020, 04:59 PM
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Good question, I cannot confirm that. My 63 Starfire has a AM radio with the foot actuator and Wonderbar. It's original..
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Old October 3rd, 2020, 10:01 PM
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my 64 starfire conv had the wonderbar and foot switch.another thing.in 66 my chevelle could not come with a rear antenna if it had an am/fm radio.and it was a fixed length antenna not a telescopic one.so is the am/fm radio original??
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