Ferrari Mailing List: 1985 Mondial

[rl100sl (rl100sl]

Hi,

Been reading the list for 8+ years but have never posted.  I went to look at a 
1985 Mondial Cab today that was advertised as not running.  The body was ok, 
some weird small dents on the drivers side by where the top mounts and some 
rust spots starting to show.  The paint on the car was fair to poor, the top 
could have been better, the leather was cracking, the center console was 
lifting by the switches.  The car did turn over but it did not fire.  Could not 
smell any gas.  The seller has changed plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump (said he 
spent $1300 on parts) but could not get it started.  It has been sitting for at 
least this summer.  The seller stated that the car ran fine last year until it 
was parked and after winter (stored outside but covered) it would start then 
quit.  The car is in Mass and has not had an inspection since 2003.  Carfax 
shows no accidents but does show evidence of mileage rollback.  It went from 
67,000 in 1997 to 36,000 in 1999 when sold at auction.  Currently is says 
47,000.  So with all the red flags waving and since it wont start I cant get it 
to a ghetto,  what do you think this car is worth?  He is asking 15k  I was 
thinking 8k at the most.  I wanted to get a project car (looking for a 308/328) 
but this one seems to need more work then I want to throw in to it (plus 
money). 

thanks

rich