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1978 Turbo Regal Sport Coupe on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:140407
Location:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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1978 Turbo Regal Sport Coupe, 3.8 V6, automatic, 140,000 miles.  Bearings and seals went out in turbo so I blocked the impeller from moving and capped the oil line and drove it another 20,000 miles.   Engine got weak, probaly lost compression, didn't smoke.  Heater core leaked so I by-passed it.  A/C took a pound of R-12 twice a season.  A-frame bushings need replacing.  In '98 or '99, I pulled it into the garage and left it.  Cute, but has dent in left rear quarter panel and rear bumper.  No holes, only light rust in a couple places, bought it in Arizona in '83 and it's remained here, probably has always been here.  This classic would make a great project car for restoration, hot rod, lowrider or just rebuilt for a daily driver.  When the turbo went out, I purchased  another Turbo, manifolds and pipes from a crashed regal but it needs rebuilding too, thought I would do it for practice so I would have a spare if I screwed up, it will also go with the car.

Have never tried to start car since it was parked.

Local pick up only. 

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