360 Mirada CMX in Baton Rouge

[sethjof]

I'm helping my neighbor clean up his property and he has a Mirada CMX. He claims it has the 360/727 combo and that there wasn't anything wrong with the car when he parked it. Is this drivetrain worth anything? The body of the car is rough because it's sat outside for many years. I'll try to get some pictures loaded next week.

thanks

 

[jasperjacko]

If it's an original 360 car, it's worth more together. the motor and trans alone aren't worth much. Imo

 

[mirada80]

If it is an original 360 4bbl E58 car it is one of 76 built... Look for the E58 engine code on the fender tag.

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

Parts are very hard to find for Miradas and Cordobas...a seemingly rough car still has parts value...please don't let him take it to the crusher for $350...me and I'm sure many others would be interested in buying the complete body regardless of the engine, trans, and/or rear end, and some if it's a complete package...although like Jasper said, it's worth more if it's an E58 code car, but that's totally dependent on your definition of rough. It doesn't take long to have more money in the car than it will ever be worth, but if u love preserving the history of the model, then it's worth the cash it's gonna take.

 

[mirada80]

If the windshield and rear corners were good there is a lot of value in it just for those parts.

 

[Joe12459]

Where's the car located?

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

Where's the car located?

Baton Rouge, LA

 

[Joe12459]

Damn, too far for me. Someone has to want that car.

 

[mirada80]

Damn, too far for me. Someone has to want that car.

Yeah that sucks, and I am 12 hours north east of you.

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

For once it's not a car up in the frozen tundra or in north Canada...ha! I'm close enough if it's for sale at the right price, but looks like we have to wait a few days according to his original message.

 

[mirada80]

I do hope someone can save it from the crusher.

 

[sethjof]

Disappointing news, my neighbor was mistaken. It's a 318 car, not a 360 car. The windshield looks good, but the rear corners are gone. I'll try to load some pics this weekend.

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

That's okay...the parts are all interchangeable. I'd be interested in the car if it's reasonably priced. Do you know if it was flooded during Katrina?

 

[Justwondering]

I'd offer to go get it for you, but it is closer for you to drive to baton rouge than to come to me in texas.

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

That's awesome of you and thanks! It's about 660 miles each way for me...I'm really hoping photos are posted soon and it's really not too far gone.

 

[sethjof]

Sorry that it took so long. The front windshield is not cracked, but has a small chip near the middle of the glass.
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The car has been sitting several years. It didn't get flooded, but the area is very humid.
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Back end

 

[kkritsilas]

Looks like the rear fender caps are toast. Hard part to get, although some people are working on (good) replacements. There are some fiberglass ones available that don't fit well. Just letting you know what you may be looking at if you are to get it. A windshield with just a chip is a huge bonus.

 

[Kane]

Wow that's not bad, worth your attention/love if it's actually a 360 cmx. As somebody stated only 76 came like that. I believe it's what they call a diamond in the rough! ;p

 

[BudW]

I’d like to get it and make something with it – but wife said I will have me move into the doghouse, if I did.

I was scratching my hairy chin - but then remembered the kids Chihuahua’s hut, isn’t that big . . .

BudW

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

Sorry that it took so long. The front windshield is not cracked, but has a small chip near the middle of the glass.
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The car has been sitting several years. It didn't get flooded, but the area is very humid.
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Back end

Can you post any photos of the interior? And maybe the build code plate under the hood, on top of the drivers side fender...thx