That seems like a rather steep price for the condition. The only reason I can see for that price is IF it really is numbers matching. That is a 20k restoration in a shop.
SShink said
Jan 11, 2012
I'm with Chris on this one. Appears to be a 98% untouched survivor matching numbers car with all the right documentation to back it up.
Yes, it needs a frame off restoration, but figure the $15K + the $20K, and it is still in the ballpark of what a numbers matching, documented, 454 car is going for these days.
But, to do it right you'd have to paint it the original color... which I wouldn't do. Sorry to those green lovers out there (and we know who you are!).
Derek69SS said
Jan 11, 2012
For someone who can restore it themselves, it's not a bad price... for anyone that has to pay for bodywork, they'd be upside-down on it quickly.
Chris R said
Jan 11, 2012
It does have the very expensive cowl induction air cleaner on it. Thats a big plus IMO.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 11, 2012
Derek69SS wrote:
For someone who can restore it themselves, it's not a bad price... for anyone that has to pay for bodywork, they'd be upside-down on it quickly.
LOTS of rust holes from what I saw. Needs floors, trunk, q-panel work, fenders and interior.
dashboard said
Jan 11, 2012
Well, ya got to love the color, but here I think the seller did well. If there is a POP and/or build sheet why not show them?
Chris R said
Jan 11, 2012
This car is no different then any Midwestern rust belt car. That would get 15K around here as well. There isnt too many original cars like this left anymore. Ive seen cars in far worse condition sell for a lot more and become show cars.
Seen this on Ebay. Its nice to see cars like this can still be obtained by average Chevelle guys out there. Wish I had 15K laying around for it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-Chevelle-SS-LS5-454-365HP-4-Speed-Matching-s-/180788525315?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a17d5f903#ht_500wt_948
That seems like a rather steep price for the condition. The only reason I can see for that price is IF it really is numbers matching. That is a 20k restoration in a shop.
I'm with Chris on this one. Appears to be a 98% untouched survivor matching numbers car with all the right documentation to back it up.
Yes, it needs a frame off restoration, but figure the $15K + the $20K, and it is still in the ballpark of what a numbers matching, documented, 454 car is going for these days.
But, to do it right you'd have to paint it the original color... which I wouldn't do. Sorry to those green lovers out there (and we know who you are!).
It does have the very expensive cowl induction air cleaner on it. Thats a big plus IMO.
This car is no different then any Midwestern rust belt car. That would get 15K around here as well. There isnt too many original cars like this left anymore. Ive seen cars in far worse condition sell for a lot more and become show cars.