Cheers or Jeers: 39,000 Mile 1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible

[wildmanjoe]

Cheers or Jeers: 39,000 Mile 1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible

Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Pontiac-Sunbird-SE-Convertible-39K-Orignal-Miles-Automatic-Loaded-/230795367660?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35bc79d4ec

1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible

39,130 Original miles

1.8L 4 Cyl. Engine

3 Speed Automatic

YellowBeige Exterior

Tan Cloth Interior

White Top

Power Steering

Power Brakes

Power Windows

Power Mirrors

Power Door Locks

Power Driver's Seat

Power Trunk Release

Power Top

Cold A/C

Cruise Control

Delay Wipers

Tilt Steering Column

Factory Fog Lights

Factory AM/FM Cassette Stereo

Rally Gauge Package W/Tach

Factory Aluminum Wheels

Original Owners Manual

Original Window Sticker

Kept Inside

Only Driven On Nicest Of Days

Hasn't Been Wet Since '08

EXTERIOR: Extremely Above Average Condition

Paint - Extremely Above Average Condition

* Excellent Shine/Luster

* Few Chips Above Driver's Door Handle (See Pics)

* Not Perfect But Presents Nice

* Rear Quarters Have Been Repainted At Some Point

Body - Extremely Above Average Condition

* Very Straight

* A Couple Very Minor Dings/Flaws (See Pics)

* No Sign Of Rust AnyWhwere

Glass - Above Average Condition

* No Cracks/Spiders

Top - Above Average Condition

* 2 Small Tears On either Side at Front Bow Edge (See Pics)

Under Body - Extremely Above Average condition

* Clean, But Not Detailed Out

* No Visible Rust/Corrosion

INTERIOR: Extremely Above Average Condition

Seats - Above Average Condition

* Driver's Seat Needs Recovered

* Center Armrest Needs Recovered

Flooring - Above Average Condition

* A little Thin On Center Rear Hump (See Pics)

Door Panels - Extremely Above Average Condition

* No Rips/Tears/Burns

Dash - Above Average Condition

* No Rips/Tears/Burns/Cracks

Interior Could Use Good Cleaning

MECHANICAL: Extremely Above Average Condition

No Known Powertrain Issues

Everything Works as Designed

* Driver's Side Mirror Motor Is Sticky

Tires -

* 215/60/14's - Lots Of Tread

24/30 MPG

Starts/Sounds/Idles/Runs/Shifts/Rides/Drives/Stops Great!

Up for auction this beautiful little '86 Sunbird Convt. It's a perfect car for today's gas prices and topless to boot! It's no speed demon, but it rides & drives like a 39K mile car should and everything but the drivers mirror works perfectly (it works too, but the contacts need worked). It's completely loaded, the A/C blows cold and the car has not been wet since '08. It's a little dusty, but there are no surprises with this car and all it needs is a new home and very little TLC to be like new. Every known issue with this Sunbird has been listed above, and the pics are very descriptive. If you're in the market for a well kept, adult owned, nice, little, fuel efficient, dependable convertible, that you can drive anywhere, at a very reasonable price, then you will want to take a very serious look at this one. When was the last time you saw one of these, let alone in this condition? 100% Pos. Feedback. Bid with confidence!

[smk4565]

No thank you.

[Camino LS6]

Junque

[Intrepidation]

If it were $200 I would strongly consider the possibility of definitely thinking about the idea of maybe buying it.

[Blake Noble]

[Robert Hall]

The color plus automatic trans just screams Excitement!!!

Got to say, though, one neat aspect of the J cars was how diverse they were...5 brands, a variety of engines, and the Cavalier had 5 bodystyles at one time..

Edited May 25, 2012 by Cubical-aka-Moltar

[z28luvr01]

39K miles and the interior looks like that? Pass.

Always did like the mid-late 80s Pontiac taillights though.

Agreed about the variety of J Cars available. Fast forward to today, and a very handsome Cruze wagon and hatch are being kept out of our reach.

[frogger]

I can imagine it would be like driving a wet noodle

[Delta Force79]

My father had an '85 Sunbird when I was a kid, and that's one of the cars I learned how to drive in when I was around 5 or 6 years old. Having said that these cars have always had a special place in my heart and I considered finding a nice clean one when I grew up as sort of a memento. That idea never came to fruition because I can't fit in J-car's anymore, this particular one seems a little rough for 39K miles, aat least the interior does. Overall theses have always been my favorite J-bodies, cheers.

[SAmadei]

Its obvious this car spent time in the heat/sun for the seats to go bad like this. While I realize no one here would be serious about buying it, keep in mind that fixing seat covers is easier than doing bodywork.

[Camino LS6]

Its obvious this car spent time in the heat/sun for the seats to go bad like this. While I realize no one here would be serious about buying it, keep in mind that fixing seat covers is easier than doing bodywork.

True, but it would still be like putting perfume on a goat.

[SAmadei]

Its obvious this car spent time in the heat/sun for the seats to go bad like this. While I realize no one here would be serious about buying it, keep in mind that fixing seat covers is easier than doing bodywork.

True, but it would still be like putting perfume on a goat.

Well, I also acknowledge that its not very collectible, but is still historically valuable. For every collectible G-bod made in '86, 10 J-bodies were built, yet few exist in decent condition. If they are not saved, history will repeat itself.

[daves87rs]

I like..needs work though.