1973 Mazda B1600 Ute 1.6l Classic Rare Truck Rwd on 2040-cars
Douglas, Arizona, United States
Arizona Barn find 1973 Mazda B1600 I've known the owner for the past 20+ years it used to be a daily driver for some time until it was parked for years, Car was manufactured before the 6 digit odometer. 5 digit odometer reads 97600, title says 197,600 Actual miles. I've used the car a bit so miles will differ from title, it will have about 100 extra miles or so. Car is very solid did not have any body work done to it. Current paint is the closest possible to the original one. I had the bench seat and the door panels recovered. Partially restored, fresh paint not the greatest in the world but at least is protected for now.I disassembled the dashboard to have it painted. I will have it fully assembled before the auction ends. it's missing some heater/vent rubber pads. am/fm stereo looks to be the original one but it was not hooked up. I will leave it as it was.
Needs the following: wiper blades, tires, brakes, a good tune up, windshield is a bit cracked from the bottom, might need a new windshield gasket it shrank a bit, needs interior floor carpeting, small rust was found on the floor panels and it was repaired, needs new headliner, sunvisors are still there but no headliner, needs door weatherstrip, gas tank might need to be cleaned, dashboard will also need to be recovered, original steering wheel with horn button that was working before going to the autopaint shop, now horn doesn't work. it just needs details here and there truck runs and drives very good for the age, this is the perfect project. this truck is by no means in showroom condition I saved it from the wreck yard or being left to rot away. No warranty expressed or implied. Sold as is where is. I will assist buyer with shipping but will not be responsible for any shipping fees. $500 paypal non-refundable deposit due 48hrs after auction ends the rest has to be via certified funds or cash in person. I can hold the truck for no more than 15 days after payment has cleared. please ask any questions prior to bidding. Thank you for looking! |
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Mazda is adding a reinforcement crossbrace for added strength on the affected models. The recall covers Tributes currently registered in or originally sold in 20 northern states and Washington, DC, where road salt is used.
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