Hi there, this is my first post but I have been lurking for a long time. I've wanted a GN since I was 16 and had a 78 malibu and never was able to find or get one at the right price until possibly now..
I know of an 87 GN coming up for sale that was sitting for 5-6 years before the current owner got it, he then got it running but shortly after pulled the motor because of a slight knock after the first drive. It was a 1 owner car before this guy and kept in great shape and I believe really low kms (I'm in Canada). Well he never did put the motor back in, it is torn down ready for a rebuild and everything is there but he can't afford to take it farther.
The car has been in a heated shop this whole time, the interior is mint, could probably use paint as some is chipping but that isn't the end of the world, frame is good and everything looks fine and untouched.
Now question is what would something like that be worth? I know it's hard to judge with no pictures but I have a rough estimate of what he wants for it but with the motor being out and in pieces and the car sitting for a long time I'm not sure what other issues might come up. (I am prepared to spend a bit of money getting it back to where it should be). Is it worth the $7-8k US range? I believe he wants around $10-12k Canadian as is.
Then the other question would be if I do get it, is it smarter to rebuild and keep it stock? I don't normally keep any of my cars stock and I since I'd be building the motor I could just build it up a bit for more fun because we all know how that is.
Any feedback is welcomed on what to look for, I just think this might be my chance to at least acquire one and get started. Thanks!
I know of an 87 GN coming up for sale that was sitting for 5-6 years before the current owner got it, he then got it running but shortly after pulled the motor because of a slight knock after the first drive. It was a 1 owner car before this guy and kept in great shape and I believe really low kms (I'm in Canada). Well he never did put the motor back in, it is torn down ready for a rebuild and everything is there but he can't afford to take it farther.
The car has been in a heated shop this whole time, the interior is mint, could probably use paint as some is chipping but that isn't the end of the world, frame is good and everything looks fine and untouched.
Now question is what would something like that be worth? I know it's hard to judge with no pictures but I have a rough estimate of what he wants for it but with the motor being out and in pieces and the car sitting for a long time I'm not sure what other issues might come up. (I am prepared to spend a bit of money getting it back to where it should be). Is it worth the $7-8k US range? I believe he wants around $10-12k Canadian as is.
Then the other question would be if I do get it, is it smarter to rebuild and keep it stock? I don't normally keep any of my cars stock and I since I'd be building the motor I could just build it up a bit for more fun because we all know how that is.
Any feedback is welcomed on what to look for, I just think this might be my chance to at least acquire one and get started. Thanks!