That car looks beat even with the new paint. The seller is a moron. Look at his responses to the questions being asked by other bidders. I personally wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. That seller is due for a mushroom slap though.
Tony
1998 SVT Contour (B/MB) #542 3L
1998 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1266 parts car
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