138 SS tags,does he mean vin and cowl? 20k to restore, then 5k for a 396, plus 10k. Looks to be a fake SS for $35K. Mitch had a much better 327 Malibu for sale in the past. Looks to be a 5-6k car to me.
SShink said
Mar 10, 2019
I think the seller is being straight up that this is a Malibu and not an SS car. His comment about having a 138 tag is a little strange that I think he's offering it up if someone wanted to retag the car, which I don't think is legal.
In my opinion, the days of $5-6K Chevelles are long gone, especially for one that's complete like this one. I agree $10K is too much, but I would think no lower than $8K in today's market. Just my two cents.
jim larson said
Mar 10, 2019
I've seen the tags offered before, usually on ebay or some craig's-list for $3k-$5K, there are ways to tell if its a fake such as the frame vin. If there was minor body work that might be a different story. Could be a fun driver. For a guy like Mitch, maybe? He did give up on his 66 malibu just about a year ago and I think he was offering or sold in the the $8K range with a 327, 4 sp, buckets, (L79 build maybe). Car has been for sale a couple of time before. Here is I think a real SS with NOM I think will bring in the $40K + range.
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 10th of March 2019 09:28:44 AM
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 10th of March 2019 09:36:47 AM
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 10, 2019
The Malibu I had was very solid, but basically a basket case, needing assembly. It was a 327 powerglide with factory buckets and console. Would have been a super restoration. It sold for $7,000.
This one is a driver as is, but the 6 cylinder isn't appealing to many. If it truly is a minimal rust AZ car, I would be tempted to buy it at $7,000 and replace the 6 with a small block, or heaven forbid, this is a prime candidate for the popular LS update.
Advertising 138 tags and title to go with isn't a crime in itself, as they may be just "collector" pieces, but we all know the intent behind the offer, which IS illegal to swap.
Chris R said
Mar 10, 2019
Its been for sale for at least 6 months now.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 11, 2019
Chris R wrote:
Its been for sale for at least 6 months now.
Accurate reflection of the price being too high.
If he waits long enough, someone will come along and pay that...
Looks like a pretty decent car for the money, even with the 6 cyl and 3 on the tree.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/waseca-1966-chevelle/6815281089.html
138 SS tags,does he mean vin and cowl? 20k to restore, then 5k for a 396, plus 10k. Looks to be a fake SS for $35K. Mitch had a much better 327 Malibu for sale in the past. Looks to be a 5-6k car to me.
I think the seller is being straight up that this is a Malibu and not an SS car. His comment about having a 138 tag is a little strange that I think he's offering it up if someone wanted to retag the car, which I don't think is legal.
In my opinion, the days of $5-6K Chevelles are long gone, especially for one that's complete like this one. I agree $10K is too much, but I would think no lower than $8K in today's market. Just my two cents.
I've seen the tags offered before, usually on ebay or some craig's-list for $3k-$5K, there are ways to tell if its a fake such as the frame vin. If there was minor body work that might be a different story. Could be a fun driver. For a guy like Mitch, maybe? He did give up on his 66 malibu just about a year ago and I think he was offering or sold in the the $8K range with a 327, 4 sp, buckets, (L79 build maybe). Car has been for sale a couple of time before. Here is I think a real SS with NOM I think will bring in the $40K + range.
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-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 10th of March 2019 09:28:44 AM
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 10th of March 2019 09:36:47 AM
This one is a driver as is, but the 6 cylinder isn't appealing to many. If it truly is a minimal rust AZ car, I would be tempted to buy it at $7,000 and replace the 6 with a small block, or heaven forbid, this is a prime candidate for the popular LS update.
Advertising 138 tags and title to go with isn't a crime in itself, as they may be just "collector" pieces, but we all know the intent behind the offer, which IS illegal to swap.
Its been for sale for at least 6 months now.
Accurate reflection of the price being too high.
If he waits long enough, someone will come along and pay that...