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1995 Mercury Sable Gs Sedan 4-door 3.0l Damaged In Flood on 2040-cars

Year:1995 Mileage:143804 Color: body is in great shape
Location:

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Longmont, Colorado, United States
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Hello!
You are bidding on a teal 1995 Mercury Sable GS Sedan 4-Door 3.0L that has been DAMAGED by a FLOOD, and is being sold as is for restoration or parts.

Please review pictures of the vehicle that I took during and after the flood. Before the flood, the car was running great, with no mechanical issues. It had a tune up, overhaul of the transmission, and a replaced radiator several years back. It needed a paint job - especially in the back (trunk, top), had a lot of tears on the interior ceiling, and a few broken interior trimmings, but all else was in good shape (please see photos of how clean and in good shape the dash board, door interiors, etc. are).

On 9/12 we were evacuated from our home because of flooding. The photos of the vehicle in the flood water show the maximum height that the waters reached. It was flooded this way for six days. Upon return home to inspect the car, the battery was completely dead, and I heard that you should not try to start a vehicle that was in a flood, anyway, until it can be serviced (I have not taken it in for servicing). I have left all doors (including trunk) open for multiple days, trying to dry everything out, but there is a strong moldy / mildew smell inside the cab and trunk, and visible metal areas of the interior (under seats, etc) are showing rust.

Exterior body is in great shape. No rust showing on exterior except for a small bit on the rear passenger fender (see photos). Windshield has multiple cracks. All other glass, lights, etc. is intact. Tires are in good shape with low miles. Serpentine belt is like-new. Car had regular oil changes / servicing.Two of the four hubcaps are complete, one is partial, one is missing.

This is a great car to either restore or part out, but I do not have the time (or funds) to do either, so I am hoping someone else would be interested.

Being sold as is, with no warranties, etc. Please ask any questions before you bid.

Thanks for looking!

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