texas69bee
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Yes and yes... but I am probably more on the side cause it's a Bee. I would also be willing to bet that a lot of us couldn't get the money we have in to our own cars.
I've actually seen much worse sell for much more.
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I've actually seen much worse sell for much more.
moparnation74
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Very true and some of us restore cars with no basis or emphasis or thought on the cost of a restoration.....some do....For those some that do worry about cost this is not the car to jump into...
Yes, 68-70 chargers for example...total junk and 10k WTH....No kidding but I had stripped probably 30 plus rolling/driving 68-70 charger base's back in the day...car I would have gotten 20-30k today x 50.....if I only knew now what I didn't know then.....If it was not an RT we didn't care, ugh...
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they all need the *** end rebuilt, that's a given........but IF the cowl is solid up under the dash, and the floor pans, rails, crossmembers are indeed solid, , it's already way ahead of most of the projects that pop up on ebay....... how's the trunk lid? is there a hood?
cool car, desirable color, it's a Super Bee, they aren't making any more of them,....... I've seen members here start out with less
I've seen "solid" cars end up needing everything......potential money pit? probably..... but some people don't care..... it may be worth a G, it may be worth 4-5......... put 40K in it and you have a nice Super B
cool car, desirable color, it's a Super Bee, they aren't making any more of them,....... I've seen members here start out with less
I've seen "solid" cars end up needing everything......potential money pit? probably..... but some people don't care..... it may be worth a G, it may be worth 4-5......... put 40K in it and you have a nice Super B
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If you are planning on buying a wreck in the 5 grand range and dump another 40 into it, in the end, you're going to have a non-matching numbers car that's patched together with tons of repro parts that's worth about 10 grand less than you have into it. However, if one were to search hard enough, you can find original sheetmetal matching-numbers cars that are basically done for that same 45K price range, or less, and that's a car that will hold its value.
Not all wrecks and rust buckets need to be saved. The hobby needs parts cars.
Dgc
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I agree with Richard on this so many of these big project cars never see the road again someone buys it cause its cheap then they do some work or not and it sits because they realize what it will cost to fix it
YY1
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Last year in FL a wrecked 69 Bee needing a pass side inner fender and core support, fender and hood but only needing quarter patches and otherwise complete including all under hood items sold for $2500. It was dark turquoise. It was listed on CL for 3 months and went through ebay three times.
Also last year, a driver 69 Bee in B5 four speed car sold for 15K after a 3 month CL listing.
Both cars had titles.
I agree anything near or over 4K will make it a long term sales prospect.
Also last year, a driver 69 Bee in B5 four speed car sold for 15K after a 3 month CL listing.
Both cars had titles.
I agree anything near or over 4K will make it a long term sales prospect.
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I personally would not....... but there are guys out there who don't have 40K in their pocket to go out and buy a nice car........ they do however, have extra money every month to pour into a rebuild......someone out there would be willing to shell out 5K for that, assuming they could get a title....... it's no different than hundreds of clapped out cars I've seen on ebay........ if it were near by, and relatively solid, I'd possibly shell out a few K and stick it behind the barn.......
eventually, someone would buy it, and pay me several K to weld several K worth of sheet metal to it............ ****, GYC is drooling over this one
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The title is always an issue. I see a lot of ads that say Needs title, easy to get. Then they want several thousand dollars for it. (Sound familiar? )
If getting the title is so easy, the seller should get it before trying to sell it. That BS wasn't such an issue when project cars were a few hundred. I'm not about to spend thousands, only to find I can't title it. And I think it's possibly illegal to sell a vehicle without proof of ownership. Since anyone in the same state would be in the same situation, you have to sell it out of state. Take what you can and move on.
If getting the title is so easy, the seller should get it before trying to sell it. That BS wasn't such an issue when project cars were a few hundred. I'm not about to spend thousands, only to find I can't title it. And I think it's possibly illegal to sell a vehicle without proof of ownership. Since anyone in the same state would be in the same situation, you have to sell it out of state. Take what you can and move on.
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it's no worse than any of this week's offerings.... next week there will be a whole new crop
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Plymou...ash=item1a300e98eb:g:k2wAAOSwCAJZYjWC&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-...ash=item3f8184b49f:g:mKQAAOSwQ59ZYsJw&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-...ash=item2f0756b276:g:5nMAAOSwyltZVoUB&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-...ash=item1ecb101325:g:Z8YAAOSw0j9ZVVPT&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-...ash=item2388f6ce82:g:BOoAAOSwX61ZCrlK&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Dodge-...ash=item466730cd21:g:aFAAAOSwlXhZYvF1&vxp=mtr
ok, I lol'd at this one.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-...ash=item361c7873ca:g:4xgAAOSw6YtZXaCS&vxp=mtr
MGKelly
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If you had the original motor and trans, depending on the options. I'd say if it was a 383 4 speed in that condition I'd give you 5-7 grand and that's just me, some might pay more. Then 20 - 30 grand to restore and that's if you have the know how, do it yourself and do it right. Most pro's looking for a flip would probably throw it together for profit and GYC wouldn't touch it unless someone else was paying the bill. I love 69 superbee's probably more then the 70 RR I've been
working on for the past 8 years. You probably already know that restoring a car (your 70 Challenger) is fun but by no means a cake walk. I bet you were hoping to restore both cars, but I would get what you can for the bee and go with the Challenger full force. If you're not offered enough, restore it yourself in the future. By that time you'll know what you're in for and could price the car yourself. I'll bet the offers you turned down will look like good deals.
working on for the past 8 years. You probably already know that restoring a car (your 70 Challenger) is fun but by no means a cake walk. I bet you were hoping to restore both cars, but I would get what you can for the bee and go with the Challenger full force. If you're not offered enough, restore it yourself in the future. By that time you'll know what you're in for and could price the car yourself. I'll bet the offers you turned down will look like good deals.
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moparnation74
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Good list of parts cars....
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all I'm saying is some of these will sell, either to dreamers, or to those who think they can do it themselves
moparnation74
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I dont disagree but good luck to whomever dwells into any of those....As another posted just how many of these purchased actually get finished...
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tell ya what....... I've seen so called "drivers" purchased for significantly more money, sometimes 20K or more, that once broken down require all the same metal work as these wrecks. The engine, drive line, and suspension are equally as worn out.......... at least when you start out with a 5,000 dollar project, you can see what you are getting into........
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moparnation74
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Part of the hobby where education can go a long way....building these types of cars on a budget end up a certain percentage does not get done...
I see it all the time on eBay cars with amd parts installed or not and some with parts included. These are the guys that bought the 5k projects and found out quick to get out of those money pits...
I see it all the time on eBay cars with amd parts installed or not and some with parts included. These are the guys that bought the 5k projects and found out quick to get out of those money pits...
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lmao....... can't make money on them even if the car is free, their actual value is negative, and by thousands
dieseldazzle
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I'm not in it for the money. I genuinely love these cars. Not one of those that always thought they were kinda cool and now that they are worth money all of the sudden I love them and have interest in them....
Anyway folks said mine was a lost cause and I brought it back...nearly done now.
Have done several more and have them lined up to do....
My offer of 1800 still stands
Anyway folks said mine was a lost cause and I brought it back...nearly done now.
Have done several more and have them lined up to do....
My offer of 1800 still stands
dieseldazzle
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I know you build cars or something like that for a living....
I enjoy most of your posts and knowledge but this time you gotta be realistic telling a guy his car is worth negative bucks... you wouldn't take it if he offered it for free,,,, yadda yadda. There is still value there even as a parts car if you want to get to specifics.
Not fair bud.
texas69bee
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From the pic it isn't that pretty. Take off the damaged grill ($150). Put that damaged hood back on ($500) take off the tarp and take some better pics.
He says the floor is solid. Most lower 1/4s are junk on a rebuild as well as trunk extensions. So if the frame rails, trunk and floors are solid, to me it's not a parts car. All other stuff is swing metal that can be replaced if needed but from the pic it doesn't need to be replaced just repaired. Yes there is a need for parts cars but I don't think this one is ready yet. Even if all the glass was in it, most of us are going to redo the dash and seats during our restoration. Myself, I could give a rats *** if it's a matching #'s car or if it didn't have a title. That's the purpose of a bonded title. When is the last time you actually heard someone say that want there car back and get screwed?I'm sure it has happened but that's why it's bonded.
I stand by my $4000
He says the floor is solid. Most lower 1/4s are junk on a rebuild as well as trunk extensions. So if the frame rails, trunk and floors are solid, to me it's not a parts car. All other stuff is swing metal that can be replaced if needed but from the pic it doesn't need to be replaced just repaired. Yes there is a need for parts cars but I don't think this one is ready yet. Even if all the glass was in it, most of us are going to redo the dash and seats during our restoration. Myself, I could give a rats *** if it's a matching #'s car or if it didn't have a title. That's the purpose of a bonded title. When is the last time you actually heard someone say that want there car back and get screwed?I'm sure it has happened but that's why it's bonded.
I stand by my $4000
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