Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

Beautiful car, but that's BB/4spd money IMHO.

I REALLY like that paint.

He can dream! He is 14-15 high. IMO. He is in 1970 396 SS money. Wonder how he came up with his value? I think the vinyl top will hurt the value as being less desirable compared to a painted top.

gearlube wrote:

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He can dream! He is 14-15 high. IMO. He is in 1970 396 SS money. Wonder how he came up with his value? I think the vinyl top will hurt the value as being less desirable compared to a painted top.

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 You're being a little harsh, Tom. For 20k it would be in my driveway with a fresh For Sale sign on it.

A nut and bolt resto is worth more than a rattle can resto.

I've seen the car and the pictures don't do the paint justice.   35k is probably a little high, but I think to the right buyer he could see high 20's.  Always hard with a custom car because you have to find someone who likes it just the way you built it, but I think anyone would looks at it would be impressed with how clean everything is.

I was basing my opinion off of Ebay, which is a good market indicator. Tell him to put it on Ebay. Will only cost him $50 or so to list. See how high it goes?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Chevelle-Resto-Mod-1971-chevelle-502-/281354164447?forcerrptr=true&hash=item418203d8df&item=281354164447&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Above is a 502 Big Block restored, similar color and vinyl top.  Finished at 26K

 

Since March 23rd on finished auctions on Ebay only one 1971 Chevelle made it over 30K and that was a 71 454 Vert that was stunning.  The next similar car was a true SS for 23K.

 

Not trying to be harsh, just basing an opinion on market measures.  But your right there is always a buyer for every car.  I hope he gets the most he can because it lifts the value of others!!

 

-- Edited by gearlube on Wednesday 18th of June 2014 11:33:32 AM

Enganeer wrote:

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Ok, I will probably get flamed for this.

1st of all that is an absolute beautiful clean car, no if's or but about it.

The only issue I have is the the content of the ad. It is not 'Complete frame off (nut & bolt) restoration'. Its a 'custom' with all the painted details (inner fenderwell, axles, suspension parts, etc.), X-pipe, headers, front engine accessories, powder coated frame (looks to be a hammertone detail). I don't recall Chevelles coming with such a deep red metallic growing up either...but I could be wrong.

Not sure if he has the original, if 383, then it a modified engine.

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 Ok, get picky....the ad should read "Nut and bolt Resto-Mod....

It also says it's a numbers matching engine and then he states it's a new crate 383....does the original engine come with on a pallet....

But with a cloned 350 model does it really matter to have a numbers matching? Color is not original. Wheels are not original. trans etc. I thought when you advertise numbers matching your advertising originality right? He has a nice car. I just don't think he is serious about selling it because he couldn't have done his market research. Just like in selling a home you look at market compatibles. What has recently sold? What will the market bare? There are places to do this like Ebay, or some of the major consignments out there. Barrett Jackson and Meccum is a joke to compare to. If he wants to move it, he needs better pics, better descriptions etc and a angle to sell it. Like buy this, and just drive, or turnkey. But even with that I would be shocked if he got over 25k. If he got an offer of 20-23 he should take it and run.

I am not speaking from from no experience here. I learned a hard lesson with my 71 white Chevelle. Had it on Ebay twice. Yes it was not as perfect as his, but it was very nice, had 500+ HP and a 6 speed Tremec. I was emotionally attached to it and was pegging 28-30k. I never got above offers of 22K. I finally consigned it and went through the process on how they price their cars if I was to sell it, or store it so to speak. I listened and it sold at 22.5K pretty quickly. I know of a few others who have gone through the same reality checks....

That yellow one was nice too! Not my color, but clean. I wonder why people put things up for sale like that on Craigslist if they don't intend on selling? I am sure all of you have sold crap on Craigslist. When I was selling mine, I got the stupidest, most annoying questions. I think my favorite was, this guy emailed me and asked if he could borrow my. Car for the night for a date. LOL. I emailed him back and told him no problem, my address is xxx xxx xxx come out and pick it up. I gave him the address of the Wendy's in Rosemount! Wonder if the idiot showed up? He never did thank me. Anyways I would never go through the pain of all the, is the item still for sale sir? Um item, you mean car? My friend is going to come down and bring cash for a down payment. Once I get the item I will wire you the money. Ok sure dude, sounds great! Is that before or after you pirate that oil tanker?

I still kick myself for not buying Ricks 70. He was waaaay underpriced. Plus he kept and keeps his cars in great shape.

Oh well live and learn.

Chris R wrote:

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Plus the fact that there are some very nice 71/2's selling for mid to high teens like the member here that sold his very nice, yellow 72 to another members friend.

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 I wasn't going to say anything but the yellow car turned out to be a bomb. I wasn't with him when he looked at it or he wouldn't own it. I believe it had been in a serious frontal collision in the distant past and sat for a long time until it became viable to rebuild for profit. The frame was badly damaged and negligently repaired at the lower left front a arm mount and the entire front clip is aftermarket parts that don't fit well. Quite frankly, the frame repair was so poorly done that it was a time bomb waiting to fail and possibly make the car uncontrollable. He now has a LOT of money in the frame repair to make it what it should have been at the time of rebuild.

The lesson here is, you can look at pics of cars all day long and not see the hidden crap that goes on and think they are worth XXXXX amount of money. The Yellow car was a 12k AT BEST car and I would've encouraged him to pass if I had inspected it first.

I looked at several "nice" cars with him and they all looked good in the pics. Crawl underneath and open the trunk/hood and the nightmare reveals itself. A good bondo slinger/painter can make anything look good on the outside.

If the car in question truly is a nut and bolt rebuild/restoration and is done to a high level of workmanship, it would be a standout in the crowd of poorly done vehicles that look good in pictures.

 

Lost in the 60s wrote:

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Chris R wrote:

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Plus the fact that there are some very nice 71/2's selling for mid to high teens like the member here that sold his very nice, yellow 72 to another members friend.

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 I wasn't going to say anything but the yellow car turned out to be a bomb. I wasn't with him when he looked at it or he wouldn't own it. I believe it had been in a serious frontal collision in the distant past and sat for a long time until it became viable to rebuild for profit. The frame was badly damaged and negligently repaired at the lower left front a arm mount and the entire front clip is aftermarket parts that don't fit well. Quite frankly, the frame repair was so poorly done that it was a time bomb waiting to fail and possibly make the car uncontrollable. He now has a LOT of money in the frame repair to make it what it should have been at the time of rebuild.

The lesson here is, you can look at pics of cars all day long and not see the hidden crap that goes on and think they are worth XXXXX amount of money. The Yellow car was a 12k AT BEST car and I would've encouraged him to pass if I had inspected it first.

I looked at several "nice" cars with him and they all looked good in the pics. Crawl underneath and open the trunk/hood and the nightmare reveals itself. A good bondo slinger/painter can make anything look good on the outside.

If the car in question truly is a nut and bolt rebuild/restoration and is done to a high level of workmanship, it would be a standout in the crowd of poorly done vehicles that look good in pictures.

 

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 Interesting Mitch. Ill admit, I only seen the outside and inside of the car so that sure isnt a very fair judgement on just what condition the car is in. Thats really too bad the car turned out that way for the guy. Just proof that you really need to go over any classic car to find these things.

Chris S wrote:

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Hey guys, I saw this car in Farmington last night. I don't think any picture is going to do it any justice, it looks amazing. I can't argue whether it is worth the price, but sure was glad I got to see it.

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 That's cool that another person has seen it now...

What the heck are you doing that far from Canada to go to Farmington...