Advice Needed: How much would this 1954 restomod be worth?
07-27-2014, 10:53 PM
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Advice Needed: How much would this 1954 restomod be worth?
My dad is about to buy a 1954 restomod. It's a complete frame off restoration with the frame, body, and interior being mostly in the stock form, but with a new 400 cubic inch engine with an upgraded automatic transmission. It does not include the original engine or tranny. Condition is almost a 10 out of 10. What would you place the value at? Thanks, in advance! 
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Is it a "restomod" or just a '54 with a replacement drivetrain? Cars that are commonly referred to as ''restomods" are usually pretty extensive in their builds, with full updated frames, suspensions, fuel injected motors, etc. They sometimes sell for 6 figures, but often cost that much to build.
On the other hand, you are descibing a simple restoration of a car with a replacement small block and an automatic. Its a more garden-variety modified Corvette.
Its impossible to guess at a value without a lot more detail.
On the other hand, you are descibing a simple restoration of a car with a replacement small block and an automatic. Its a more garden-variety modified Corvette.
Its impossible to guess at a value without a lot more detail.
07-27-2014, 11:12 PM
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Is it a "restomod" or just a '54 with a replacement drivetrain? Cars that are commonly referred to as ''restomods" are usually pretty extensive in their builds, with full updated frames, suspensions, fuel injected motors, etc. They sometimes sell for 6 figures, but often cost that much to build.
On the other hand, you are descibing a simple restoration of a car with a replacement small block and an automatic. Its a more garden-variety modified Corvette.
Its impossible to guess at a value without a lot more detail.
On the other hand, you are descibing a simple restoration of a car with a replacement small block and an automatic. Its a more garden-variety modified Corvette.
Its impossible to guess at a value without a lot more detail.
400 cubic inch Engine with Performance Cam
Aluminum Intake
Angle Plug Aluminum Heads
Demon 4 Barrel Carb
Hooker Headers with Flowmasters
Aluminum Radiator
Aluminum Water Pump
Electric Fan
All New Gauges
350 Turbo Transmission
Factory 3:50 Ratio Positraction Rear
Electric Wipers
5 Spoke Chrome Wheels
Complete Frame-Off Restoration
07-28-2014, 07:15 AM
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07-28-2014, 10:30 AM
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Thanks for the feedback!
07-28-2014, 11:10 AM
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Can you post a few pics of it. Like they say....a picture's worth a thousand words....
07-28-2014, 12:14 PM
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Sadly, it's a no-go. Here's my post with the details.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...post1587465631
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...post1587465631
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Here is a picture (date stamp is wrong) of my old 54 which I built for my wife. I put a V8 and upgraded the trans.
It is painted 78 silver anniversary colors and black top and interior
It was a very classy car..
Sold it long ago.
Bruce B
It is painted 78 silver anniversary colors and black top and interior
It was a very classy car..
Sold it long ago.
Bruce B
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Here is a picture (date stamp is wrong) of my old 54 which I built for my wife. I put a V8 and upgraded the trans.
It is painted 78 silver anniversary colors and black top and interior
It was a very classy car..
Sold it long ago.
Bruce B
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It is painted 78 silver anniversary colors and black top and interior
It was a very classy car..
Sold it long ago.
Bruce B
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