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Old September 5th, 2014, 8:50 AM
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Here is my new to me 1986 Chevy Celebrity 2.5l Base model!! It has 67,000 original miles.. Paid $450 for it.
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Rear Passenger Door window, Muffler, Rear Shocks, Front Struts, Heater fixed, Needs new radio, Replace Drivers side view mirror, Shift **** replaced and really that is about it.
The car is in pretty nice condition with some rust over the wheels, but floor pan and under body is great. Tires were great. It runs, starts and stops just like it should...
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Old September 6th, 2014, 10:26 PM
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Nice! Can't beat that price and looks like it's in pretty good shape too!
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There are a few minor things that are up with it and some rust, but no I could not beat the price for such a low mileage car
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The rust over the wheel wells was pretty bad on my 87 j-body 2.8l... tough replacing an exhaust system every 4-5 years living in the rust belt. Eventually my floorboards were toast after 22 years. I did replace all the brake and fuel lines around 15 years. My power steering cooler line had rusted through before that.
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looks like my fuel lines are going to have to be replaced as well
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Congrats on your car... Im driving a 1987 Celebrity... purchased for 350 with 90,000 on it.. Im now at 150,000 miles... getting 29 and 30 mpg... 2.5 litre...
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Originally Posted by mikejust
Congrats on your car... Im driving a 1987 Celebrity... purchased for 350 with 90,000 on it.. Im now at 150,000 miles... getting 29 and 30 mpg... 2.5 litre...
Howdy mate! Got some pics of your Celebrity?
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Not a bad deal! It's not in a bad shape too! Keep us posted on the upgrades, i really appreciate it when old vehicles are being restored. Definitely something you don't see everyday.
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