I like that a lot, maybe if I ask Santa he will buy it for me.
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 12, 2014
That is really neat to see a survivor but I don't value it anywhere near what he wants.
BLyke said
Dec 12, 2014
Lost in the 60s wrote:
That is really neat to see a survivor but I don't value it anywhere near what he wants.
Once again Mitch has is right!
Chris R said
Dec 12, 2014
I would say he is at least 5-7K overpriced.
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 12, 2014
Chris R wrote:
I would say he is at least 5-7K overpriced.
Derek69SS said
Dec 13, 2014
I have to disagree... price is in the ballpark IMHO.
15k seems pretty reasonable to me for a car that doesn't need any restoration... just needs a whole drivetrain, which I'd want to select myself anyway if I were to build another car.
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 13, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
I have to disagree... price is in the ballpark IMHO.
15k seems pretty reasonable to me for a car that doesn't need any restoration... just needs a whole drivetrain, which I'd want to select myself anyway if I were to build another car.
Which is why I don't see it being worth 15k. By the time you swap in an entire drivetrain and then suspension and brakes to match, you're at 30k or more. Lots of nice looking, turn key, Nova's around for less than that.
Yeah, we sink more into our Chevelle's than they may bring on the market, but there is a much larger following of the Chevelle's and better odds of recovering more of the investment if it needs to be sold.
I'm not a big fan of the Nova body, so I'm probably prejudiced as to a value but 10k would be too high to me. At that price, it should be left as original as a survivor. If a person really wants that body style to modify, there are clean cars down south/west with worn out drive trains for far less...
Have trailer. Will travel...
OscarZ said
Dec 13, 2014
There was a similar car at CC a few years back that was a California car with a few more miles and a less popular color. People were around that car all weekend and I think they got the full asking price for it. With the cost of paint and bodywork what it is for those who don't do such things on there own, a clean survivor like that is a great start for a project.
I replied to this post earlier and must have hit the subscribe button instead of the post button.
I agree with both Derek and Mike, IF the car is as clean as advertised, it's in the ballpark, the add did say 'or best offer' so he left room for negotiation. I think there are two points to be made here.
If you lack the cut and paste skills, time, and tools that Mitch has go for the cleanest car you can find. That way you can enjoy driving it rather that working on it.
There are other cars out there for less money but in most cases your buying someone else's project and we know what that can be. So if you want to build your own, the way you want to, this could be the way to go.
You could have pretty nice ride for a lot less than 30k.
jim larson said
Dec 15, 2014
67ss wrote:
I like that a lot, maybe if I ask Santa he will buy it for me.
You could always sell the 66, Keep me in mind.
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 15, 2014
OscarZ wrote:
There was a similar car at CC a few years back that was a California car with a few more miles and a less popular color. People were around that car all weekend and I think they got the full asking price for it. With the cost of paint and bodywork what it is for those who don't do such things on there own, a clean survivor like that is a great start for a project.
This car is a lot nicer than the Blue one. Either this one was meticulously cared for or "refurbished". The paint is very shiny and the under hood detailed to a gnats behind. I can see the green car getting the 13k price in that condition.
more ambition than brains said
Dec 16, 2014
I would have to own it for under 10K
Really nice car though.
If it was priced better I would chase it down and own it!
Don't need it, if I go after something I am serious, I don't dicker for the entertainment.
If his asking price was at 10k we would be looking at it at the Bow Tie Brunch as the Nova Club Car with me as the owner!
Karl
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 16, 2014
more ambition than brains wrote:
I would have to own it for under 10K Really nice car though.
If it was priced better I would chase it down and own it!
Don't need it, if I go after something I am serious, I don't dicker for the entertainment.
If his asking price was at 10k we would be looking at it at the Bow Tie Brunch as the Nova Club Car with me as the owner!
Karl
He posted just today that it is still available and is now looking for 15k or best offer.
Call him and tell him you have 9.5k cash in your hand waiting to transfer to his hand... worst he can say is no....
Scott Parkhurst said
Dec 17, 2014
Mitch is right. I'm thinking he'd take 10 for it, which is a lot more in the ballpark.
It's a great start for a great street machine, in my opinion. The really clean cars always turn out better, and they're cheaper in the long run if you can get them for a decent price up front. The fact it's a lo-performance model that isn't time capsule perfect means that it's not going to be worth a lot to a collector either, so...making it into a great little hot rod project is the best option to me. A nice LS/6-speed combo and some proven bolt-on suspension goodies/brakes etc., a nice paint job (it's straight enough to be any color) and you've got a great all-around car.
more ambition than brains said
Dec 19, 2014
Nova wheel wells and rear spring design do not lend themselves to super mods without spending big$$$$. Remember the butchering of the rear 1/4 panels just to make oversize 15" 70 series tires clear?
Really neat car, great bones, hopefully, still destined to life as a survivor.
Like Mitch said, it would take big bucks to make it perform and handle. Would be a shame to carve it up.
Not a Member of that site, not joining, hence no contact effort.
Most of the time the "offer" statement still means "close to what I am asking"
Over the years, I have paid too much many times, am working more on becoming a "back row bottom feeder"
This is one of those instances, I would like it, don't need it, have to own it really right, even a little lower than Mitch's suggestions.
Probably is best I don't have his contact info. unless he gats really serious on pricing.
Would be fun to actually have it at the Bow Tie Brunch though. Whether it be mine, or he sneaks it over for all of us to see.
Perhaps it would help him move it.
Karl
Scott Parkhurst said
Dec 19, 2014
Well- I'm a member on that site so if anyone wants to reach out to him, let me know. I could send him a PM over there.
Enganeer said
Dec 19, 2014
Instigator
more ambition than brains said
Dec 19, 2014
Send him a link to this post.
If for no other reason, we would all love to see the car, and perhaps it could be a centerpiece at the Bow Tie Brunch, regardless who owns it.
I have no problem having a detailed conversation with him either way.
Karl
Chris R said
Dec 19, 2014
If one were able to get that for 10K. Take the extra 5K and buy this and with a some swapping over and some parts fitting, your well on your way...
If anyone is interested, this is a great start and its local:
http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/112007-1970-Nova-23-xxx-mile-Survivor
I like that a lot, maybe if I ask Santa he will buy it for me.
Once again Mitch has is right!
I would say he is at least 5-7K overpriced.
15k seems pretty reasonable to me for a car that doesn't need any restoration... just needs a whole drivetrain, which I'd want to select myself anyway if I were to build another car.
Which is why I don't see it being worth 15k. By the time you swap in an entire drivetrain and then suspension and brakes to match, you're at 30k or more. Lots of nice looking, turn key, Nova's around for less than that.
Yeah, we sink more into our Chevelle's than they may bring on the market, but there is a much larger following of the Chevelle's and better odds of recovering more of the investment if it needs to be sold.
I'm not a big fan of the Nova body, so I'm probably prejudiced as to a value but 10k would be too high to me. At that price, it should be left as original as a survivor. If a person really wants that body style to modify, there are clean cars down south/west with worn out drive trains for far less...
Have trailer. Will travel...
There was a similar car at CC a few years back that was a California car with a few more miles and a less popular color. People were around that car all weekend and I think they got the full asking price for it. With the cost of paint and bodywork what it is for those who don't do such things on there own, a clean survivor like that is a great start for a project.
I agree with both Derek and Mike, IF the car is as clean as advertised, it's in the ballpark, the add did say 'or best offer' so he left room for negotiation. I think there are two points to be made here.
If you lack the cut and paste skills, time, and tools that Mitch has go for the cleanest car you can find. That way you can enjoy driving it rather that working on it.
There are other cars out there for less money but in most cases your buying someone else's project and we know what that can be. So if you want to build your own, the way you want to, this could be the way to go.
You could have pretty nice ride for a lot less than 30k.
You could always sell the 66, Keep me in mind.
This car is a lot nicer than the Blue one. Either this one was meticulously cared for or "refurbished". The paint is very shiny and the under hood detailed to a gnats behind. I can see the green car getting the 13k price in that condition.
Really nice car though.
If it was priced better I would chase it down and own it!
Don't need it, if I go after something I am serious, I don't dicker for the entertainment.
If his asking price was at 10k we would be looking at it at the Bow Tie Brunch as the Nova Club Car with me as the owner!
Karl
He posted just today that it is still available and is now looking for 15k or best offer.
Call him and tell him you have 9.5k cash in your hand waiting to transfer to his hand... worst he can say is no....
It's a great start for a great street machine, in my opinion. The really clean cars always turn out better, and they're cheaper in the long run if you can get them for a decent price up front. The fact it's a lo-performance model that isn't time capsule perfect means that it's not going to be worth a lot to a collector either, so...making it into a great little hot rod project is the best option to me. A nice LS/6-speed combo and some proven bolt-on suspension goodies/brakes etc., a nice paint job (it's straight enough to be any color) and you've got a great all-around car.
Really neat car, great bones, hopefully, still destined to life as a survivor.
Like Mitch said, it would take big bucks to make it perform and handle. Would be a shame to carve it up.
Not a Member of that site, not joining, hence no contact effort.
Most of the time the "offer" statement still means "close to what I am asking"
Over the years, I have paid too much many times, am working more on becoming a "back row bottom feeder"
This is one of those instances, I would like it, don't need it, have to own it really right, even a little lower than Mitch's suggestions.
Probably is best I don't have his contact info. unless he gats really serious on pricing.
Would be fun to actually have it at the Bow Tie Brunch though. Whether it be mine, or he sneaks it over for all of us to see.
Perhaps it would help him move it.
Karl
Instigator
If for no other reason, we would all love to see the car, and perhaps it could be a centerpiece at the Bow Tie Brunch, regardless who owns it.
I have no problem having a detailed conversation with him either way.
Karl
If one were able to get that for 10K. Take the extra 5K and buy this and with a some swapping over and some parts fitting, your well on your way...
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/4767535614.html