1 of 1 claims

[Mike Szadaj]

Does 1 of 1 include mismatched or unintended parts? One of my buddy's took his 340 apart to find 1 connecting rod was a 318 not 340. Another buddy got a 340 & 4 spd from a junkyard '70 Duster. Discovered the block was a TA block with the thick webs. Are those 1 of 1's?

In my opinion, no. There are many cases where left over parts were used. My 1973 440 has 6 pack rods. It is a 4bbl HP. One of the arguments against those being 1 of 1 is that these changes could have been made by any owner. Unless there is bullet proof provenance that it was done at the assembly plant, no one can say it didn't happen later. 1 of 1 (or 1 of anything) is (IMHO) not based on anomalies. Also almost no one would think that these mismatched parts, in most cases, increase the value of the car. One other argument against is that some of these anomalies are hidden. There were probably tens of thousands of cases where these factory oddities were present, but unknown, even to this day. How can you quantify such things?

 

[Duckmanreno]

Do the records exist to show how many cars were sold with what engine, transmission, etc ? Or people just guessing?

 

[Mike Szadaj]

Do the records exist to show how many cars were sold with what engine, transmission, etc ? Or people just guessing?

The production figures I quoted come from the Galen Govier "White Books". He is the utmost guru on Mopar production numbers.

 

[Duckmanreno]

Ok thanks. Just getting back into the car thing after 20 years.

 

[Mike Szadaj]

Ok thanks. Just getting back into the car thing after 20 years.

If you have a car, or look at one, and want to know the numbers on it, just ask. Many members either have a library of stuff with the data, or know of websites that do.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Ok thanks. Just getting back into the car thing after 20 years.

If your buying for investment isn't the thing do, MO. Buy what YOU like. One thing if you don't do any work yourself buy a car that done or close to it. Body is probably where the most money goes. Make sure its done right.

 

[Budnicks]

1 of 1 criteria has
Made Galen Govier & Mark Worman a shitload of $$$$

just a way to up the price

wew, ge golly gosh
it's the only car with white floor mats & a cigarette lighter
where do you draw the line ?

Don't get me wrong I love the rare cars like most people
but I'm a day 2 guy at heart
Some guys take it to another level (a select few members here)
& I really respect that, they know their ****
some people just know #'s, don't do **** & try to make $$$$
off the uneducated...

Cool is cool, just because it's a '1 of 1'
doesn't always make it valuable

another form of a 'sales pitch'

 

[Duckmanreno]

If your buying for investment isn't the thing do, MO. Buy what YOU like. One thing if you don't do any work yourself buy a car that done or close to it. Body is probably where the most money goes. Make sure its done right.

Fortunately I kept the 69 charger I bought in 1983. Needs a ton of work but a least I don't have to hunt for 1 now. It's a 383 4 speed. Common sense tells me 4 speeds are not easy
To find? But I have never seen the numbers. Just curious,

Thanks Joe

 

[MCODECUDA]

A guy back home had a 67 GTX that was rare. His criteria was that it was 1 of 7 made in red with white interior with hubcaps.

 

[Mike Szadaj]

XP29H9 1969 Charger 383-4 4SP 3,579 Made out of 69,142

If it is not a 2bbl or RT or SE or 500 or Daytona.

I don't know the reason, but 4sp Mopar muscle cars are pretty rare. I have heard an argument that the torqueflite was such a good trans that they were quicker than 4 speeds.

For instance to compare: 1969 Charger 383-4 auto 13,664 Made

 

[Duckmanreno]

Thanks for the numbers!
XP29H9B I have base model.
Unless I have misunderstood something all these years.

 

[Basket case]

well my '69 road runner is the only green one in my garage

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

My heap may be the 1st 1963 A/FX car built for that new hemi thing they came out with in 64.

 

[Fran Blacker]

My heap may be the 1st 1963 A/FX car built for that new hemi thing they came out with in 64.

Yea a prototype !

 

[f8-4life]

1 of 1 is really an extraordinary claim if you think about it.
But its often used in the context of boosting up the rarity angle of a vehicle which also often means it might be the cars best aspect, and or have little else going for it. Like a oddball car someone is trying to market for sale.

Like if you have a factory hemi car, you really don't need to say its " 1of 1".
People already get that its rare/cool.

 

[flypaper]

I would say most of the cars that were ordered are one of one's
As nobody would be checking off the same exact amount and specific combination of options.
So many cars could be pared down to being unique in some way.
That is why I yawn when I hear it.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

My 1967 Coronet R/T, which I have owned since 1977, has the bumper guards from the factory. I remember reading something somewhere MANY years ago that only three R/T's came from the factory with the 'guards. They were usually on the Coronet 500s... I didn't get real excited to find out I owned one of three. And, I guess the color and the 4 speed might make it one of one. Hmm... Maybe it's Barrett Jackson time! LOL

 

[62MAX]

My 1967 Coronet R/T, which I have owned since 1977, has the bumper guards from the factory. I remember reading something somewhere MANY years ago that only three R/T's came from the factory with the 'guards. They were usually on the Coronet 500s... I didn't get real excited to find out I owned one of three. And, I guess the color and the 4 speed might make it one of one. Hmm... Maybe it's Barrett Jackson time! LOL

My 62 Savoy "9" passenger wagon is one of three built documented by Chrysler Historical,all special order government vehicles for different agencies.No radio,certified speedometer,power rear tailgate window,7 leaf springs and 11x3 drum brakes front and back.
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[flypaper]

My 62 Savoy "9" passenger wagon is one of three build documented by Chrysler Historical,all special order government vehicles for different agencies.
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that is something that can be confirmed by Chrysler
neat car btw!!!

in the late 60's and early 70's
have no way to look back like Marti can
many of the numbers thrown out in that era
seem to be more general then specific
and some are percentages and guess's from what I have seen.

 

[chargervert]

My 70 Charger R /T v code 440 Sixpack automatic car is probably the only white non vynal top car made with a green interior and green longitudinal side stripes. Most likely it is a one of one. There were only 337 automatic cars built. There chances of there being another one in this unusual color combo is unlikely.