I vote for the 87 and I'm the biggest 2nd Gen fan.
And heres why.
This is how I read the add, Bold is mine.
Quote:
I am selling a 1978 T/A with a 400 6.6 w/automatic transmision. Only 92536 original milesAtleast thats what the odometer says. Listed below is work that was done last summerBasically I did all the easy things that I could do with the parts bought over the counter at PepBoys. She is street legal and driveable and passed inspection. Does need some cosmetic tlc. Mainly interior and paint Mainly a entire restoration. Has straight body with very little deep rustThe5 year old backyard bondo paint job is still hiding the true story. Only two spots which are the typical bottom front fender. Rear seats are almost perfect condition. Asking $6000. or B/O. Please only serious inquiries Please don't call me to tell me how I must be hi or something . Thank you.
TUNE-UP:
cap $10
rotor $5
plugs $16
wires $40 (Had to have the 8.8mm)
all filters incl. oil $10
all new vaccum lines $10
EGR Valve $5
Streering wheel horn kit $15
All new fluids $25
BRAKES
Rear drums $100
Shoes $20
Hardware $10
Adj. kit $?????
Wheel cylinders $20
FRONTS
Calipers $80
Pads $20
Rotors $80
Inner/outer bearings&seals $30
SWAY BAR LINK KIT& BUSHING KIT $20
POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE $20
EXTERIOR DS DOOR HANDLE $5
NEW CENTER CONSOLE(needsprime and paint to match) $5
NEW TRUNK SEAL GASKET AND DOOR WEATHER SEALS $ Found in trunk
HAVE T-TOP GASKETS FOR FISHER T-TOPS. (need to be installed) $ See above
Grand total for above mini restoration and being generous $546.
$546+$1500 car equals $1946
NEEDS: A whole restoration
Carpet
Headliner
Stereo system
Front end alignment
Rear main seal
Extras Included:
Additional Brushed Aluminum Dash Face w/ Gauge Rings
Heat/A/C Control Cluster
Gauge Clusters (2clusters = 5 gauges)
T-Top Gaskets/Bags
Owners Manual in Plastic
Chilton Repair/Tune-Up Guide
^Total value $5^
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I know its not 1995 and 2nd Gen T/A and Formulas are quite collectible but this one seems like a rat and $6-8k buys pretty nice one.
Maybe I'm wrong but I owned quite a few 2nd Gens and while I don't claim to be an expert I will say I am very familar with them.