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Re: those looking for a entry level Pagoda_eBay_now
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2023, 09:48:54 »
always interested in some of the "entry" level or "barn finds" of pagodas. I see a lot at UK auctions which clearly need a lot of work, but the pitfalls seem so risky. I am not a restorer but it does seem these cars are far more difficult and more costly than other cars to restore.  In the uk for example of you had a rusty body on an early ford, or mini you could always buy a new heritage shell and swap over the oily bits, but of course pagoda "shells" don't exist. Seen a few cars where they have been restored but with massive issues where the front grill wont fit any longer or door gaps are massive etc.  I guess a true full restoration is a real costly and very technically difficult.  Buyer beware I guess. ?? 

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Re: those looking for a entry level Pagoda_eBay_now
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2023, 10:30:47 »
Too much body work is needed where the front fenders are mounted... Price is too high for this one.
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Re: those looking for a entry level Pagoda_eBay_now
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2023, 19:11:13 »
In the uk for example if you had a rusty body on an early ford, or mini you could always buy a new heritage shell and swap over the oily bits, but of course pagoda "shells" don't exist.
It seems one just sold on our very own for sale forum!
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