For me, the biggie question would be rust. Everything else is pretty easily fixed. I honestly don't really know what the market is on early 140 wagons, but I sure like 'em. I actively searched for 2 years for a good rust free example before finding one. I paid $600 for it....and I would probably have paid $2000, but then, the one I found is the better part of extraordinary.

Then just a couple months ago, a fella knocked on my door offering me another ''70 model for free. Hadn't run in a while and it was an auto. But, after seeing it, I wouldn't let the guy take less than $100 out of my pocket. Admittedly, I didn't/don't need it, but my emotions came to play. Its red.

The fact that the one you found has a new fuel pump is great... That would run you about $400 alone for a new one, or $200 used. How many miles are on the car? I would guess a tank should be easy to find. But count on a suspension/steering rebuild and stuff like that unless the seller can provide reciepts of such work being done. It is often overlooked.

I'd say Mel's advice is pretty solid. If you want a 145e, and have a little time on your hands, go for it! If you are trying to roll it over and make a few bucks... might not be worth it unless the body and interior are very very good. But, at $150, about all you can lose is the time you put into it. Sounds like a fair price to me and if it were in my neck of the woods, I'd surely be going for a looksee.

But that's me. I'm wierd about 140 wagons...and I don't think there are a lot of other folks out there like me.

So...I assume its a straight 4 speed? And...what color is it? Personally, I like red and the light green colors the best.

Keep us posted!
-Matt