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Old 04-19-2008, 01:50 AM   #1
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Default 68 427/390 Coupe F/T or S... Taking offers

It seems like the prices for these cars are all over the place, so I'm looking for a little help.

The car is a 68, 427/390 Coupe, AT, PW, PB, PS and needs nothing.
No tank sticker but tons of other documents and receipts that total over 20K.

Looking for your opinions on what this would sell for.
The car was my husbands and through a divorce, still sits in my garage.

Keeping options open....

Looking at trades or realistic offers.

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Old 04-19-2008, 09:56 AM   #2
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Didn't you pose this same question in November? The market is a little soft right now. The range is $25,000 to $45,000 depending on condition and originality. A little more for 4 speeds than autos and more for convertibles than coupes. Good luck
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for comparison i have a 68 4sp 390hp all original car I'd HAVE to have 42k before I'd even think about selling it.
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Old 04-19-2008, 02:15 PM   #4
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That car sounds like a solid deal assuming there are no hidden issues. I think a realistic price for a '68-'69 L36 427/390 Coupe in #3 condition would be about $20-25K. Of course options such as factory side exhaust, air conditioning, popular colors, etc. can raise the price. I think side exhaust alone might raise the value of the car by $5K or more. Of course a '68 didn't come with side exhaust, so that shouldn't be a consideration on your car.
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That car sounds like a solid deal assuming there are no hidden issues. I think a realistic price for a '68-'69 L36 427/390 Coupe in #3 condition would be about $20-25K. Of course options such as factory side exhaust, air conditioning, popular colors, etc. can raise the price. I think side exhaust alone might raise the value of the car by $5K or more. Of course a '68 didn't come with side exhaust, so that shouldn't be a consideration on your car.

where are you finding these for $20-25K? bring me a few
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Old 04-19-2008, 03:23 PM   #6
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Didn't you pose this same question in November? The market is a little soft right now. The range is $25,000 to $45,000 depending on condition and originality. A little more for 4 speeds than autos and more for convertibles than coupes. Good luck

The car "was" for sale then, wasn't fishing for prices per se.
I had quite of few interested parties but didn't have enough time in the day to see it all the way through (single mom, soccer, work etc). The car is still in a heated shop and is now going back up for sale as things are a little less hectic and easier for me to deal with.

Thanx for your questions.

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Old 04-19-2008, 05:43 PM   #7
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Well it is hard to find a C3 427 in 3 condition that is a documented matching number car. Almost all are either restored and asking big $$$, or a mess.

But I think those are realistic numbers *if* you can find one.
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Old 04-19-2008, 05:46 PM   #8
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Here is an example of a car that I would expect would be $25K.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/642714139.html

Hard to tell the true condition without better pictures and/or a personal examination.

Lots of people ask for much more than $25K, but if they want to sell them they might have to settle for less (unless they get lucky).
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Old 04-19-2008, 06:00 PM   #9
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Here is an example of a car that I would expect would be $25K.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/642714139.html

Hard to tell the true condition without better pictures and/or a personal examination.

Lots of people ask for much more than $25K, but if they want to sell them they might have to settle for less (unless they get lucky).
I don't see a price on there but I would buy these all day long for $25K
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Old 04-19-2008, 06:07 PM   #10
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Well I think C3 Vettes are the greatest muscle car value there is right now. Take a base 427 Vette, and lets say that is worth $25K today. How much would it cost to get any other original muscle car that will perform equally? COPO Camaro? 440-6 Cuda? The C3s are just a great deal right now. =)
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I agree with 1973ragtop
I haven't seen an original Big Block in #3 condition for 25K in about 10 years.

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Old 04-19-2008, 06:44 PM   #12
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How do I post pix? This is crazy...

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Old 04-19-2008, 07:08 PM   #13
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How do I post pix? This is crazy...
Sign up for a free photobucket account at photobucket.com, upload your pictures from your computer.
After they are uploaded to photobucket under each picture will be 4 boxes, left click the bottom box (IMG) that will copy it then paste it into your post here.
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Old 04-19-2008, 08:02 PM   #14
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Well I saw pictures of the car and it does look great. Id have to say it has to worth 40K.
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Old 04-19-2008, 08:04 PM   #15
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Ok.....

I have done the "click, copy, drag thing..." and have posted like that before.. I thought I was missing something I could do within.

Thank you for you help.

Take a look, let me know what you think.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561357828NdxoaJ
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Well I saw pictures of the car and it does look great. Id have to say it has to worth 40K.


I hope it is..

It's always so hard to get a feel for that.
I was watching some auction stuff on TV today and saw a 71 SB car go for 45K.... So you never know.

Thank you,
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Old 04-19-2008, 08:42 PM   #17
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Yeah its hard to tell the tiny details from just 4 pictures, but that is a really nice looking car. Great color, and a big block. I would think $35K easy, and probably more. Still I would expect this car might be slow to sell. People don't seem to be spending much on "toys" like this right now.
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Yeah its hard to tell the tiny details from just 4 pictures, but that is a really nice looking car. Great color, and a big block. I would think $35K easy, and probably more. Still I would expect this car might be slow to sell. People don't seem to be spending much on "toys" like this right now.
Thanx for you input...

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Old 04-19-2008, 09:39 PM   #19
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Depends on the condition and circumstance and mostly who you talk to. If you own one your gonna naturally say a high price. There's a guy on here from SC that is selling a 71 coupe 454 that runs great and needing mostly a paint job for $11K and he's still having trouble selling it. The economy is getting worse by the day and I sure am feeling it. Reality.

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Heres one to compare it to but this is a 4 speed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem
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