Mondial 3.2 Cab in upstate NY

Hi Kevin

Finding a 3.2 US Spec Coupe may be a challenge. Far more Cabs were imported than Coupes.

However, I'd urge you to keep at it. I own a QV coupe, and I think the Coupes are Fantastic!!!! There's nothing wrong with the Cabs, I am just biased towards the Coupes!!

Here's a list compiled by another Fchat member showing the number of coupes imported.

Good luck with your search. Either Coupe or Cab, you'll be happy!

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Might be selling my coupe. Its a black metallic/tan 88. Last one made for N.A
26k on it. Has had extensive service from Bradan, few threads about it. Been so busy with work/ life to enjoy it or even post it for sale. Had it since 2002
Dave

 

There is a dark blue QV coupe with light blue interior that has been for sale for a long time near Austin. It had a valve "event" that was fixed by Brian Crall (RIFLEDRIVER) but apparently it still has an overheating problem. Brian knows where to locate the car, if it's still for sale. Probably the cheapest QV coupe on the market.

 

That's the car but I suggest you speak to Brian about the deferred mtce and the overheating (head gasket apparently), which I don't believe have been attended to. The description is good fiction, if you are into that. (The seller admits to copying the ebay description from when he bought this car, so technically that's not his description, and legally you may not be able to hold him to it. In other words, "that's what the guy who sold it to me told me".).

 

Also note the listings on that website are ancient history for the most part ... so the car may have found a new sucker er home.

 

If the list price was 22K and the problems ethically disclosed, hoping the 'sucker' was able to talk the price down. If so - having a Mondial with just a bad head gasket and in needing of a 30K may have been a great buy -- again, depending if the buyer is able to factor this in the final sale price. I've seen laymen buy these cars miles away from any knowledgeable shops, and give up on em' with things as simple as a bad fuel pump, then sell them at fire-sale prices. There is a reason many exotic repair shops often make offers for Mondials, if for no other reason then a quick flip.

 

I've seen Dave's 3.2 up close and got to ride in it as well, a few years ago. It was definitely a gem!!