skyman51
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Listed for sale is a real 1963 Dodge 330 Max Wedge. I checked and it is listed in Darrell Davis registry. Appears to be original motor. No reserve but a rather high starting bid IMO.
Real 1963 Dodge 330 Max Wedge on Ebay
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1badgtx
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Looks like a decent car to build....Starting bid is a little high...It is the real deal!!!
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OG max wedge
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crossram 426
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I remember this being on ebay a few yrs back and he wanted 15 to 20K then I think...
HitIt
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Looks like a good project!
SUPERSTOCKRACER
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Got a link to it?
Joe Mopar
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SUPERSTOCKRACER
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FOUND IT!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodg...6557091?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e665f8da3
TOO MUCH imo.that car finished would be over $80,000 and not rare enough to get that much money. it needs a ton of work.
starting bid maybe $12,000
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodg...6557091?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e665f8da3
TOO MUCH imo.that car finished would be over $80,000 and not rare enough to get that much money. it needs a ton of work.
starting bid maybe $12,000
skyman51
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I agree. By my count, 409 model 330's were made. If the selling price would be more realistic, IMO, it would be a great project. Not very often a real max wedge with almost everything there comes along.
696pack
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If the car had come from the factory as a 425 h.p. rather than a 415 h.p. it might be a different story.
OTOH, how often do you see a documentable, one family owned, BLACK, 3 speed Max Wedge car for sale. If that is what you REALLY want how many are out there to choose from???
OTOH, how often do you see a documentable, one family owned, BLACK, 3 speed Max Wedge car for sale. If that is what you REALLY want how many are out there to choose from???
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I agree with you Meep.. it was the right thing to do... And I know that no one will likely agree with me but i could force myself into owning and driving one that isint the real deal.. And it to would be black.
skyman51
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Mine is the real deal, gets driven as often as possible and is BLACK.
HitIt
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A black and blue manual trans 330 max wedge is quite an incredible early b body in my opinion.
If I had that black 63 I would "pull a Phil (og max wedge)"'and get it running and driving as is. Maybe down the road do the resto.
RubyredSavoy
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The block is not the original and the carbs are 3705's with 3447 tops done in the '60's to "cheat" the rules. The car is worth more than $12k for sure, but not $30k. The inner wells were replaced with new in the late '60's according to the son. I think the tag is long gone, but had plenty of other documents. It is missing ALL of the T85 trans and related parts, which equals big $$$.
696pack
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Even though I am quoting you I don't want you to think I am directing ALL of this at you, just simply pointing out and responding to some of what you have posted as well as adding some commentary.
Here is some food for thought on cars like this.
I guess it depends on what you plan to do with a car like this.
1. The block would not be a big deal to me as it was a race car and that is the way it is with 99% of old race cars when you factor in all of the "supposed" original engines that are most likely restamps after 40+ years. Really how many people in their right minds actually BELIEVE an old race car will likely have it's original engine?
2. The carb top changes were typical of the time and to me is expected.
3. The inner fenders and missing tag are noted in the auction info if your read the "questions to the seller" however there is no mention of the 3 speed trans that I saw. The trans may or may not make a difference to a buyer because if they plan to race it, it will be faster with the auto. However the fact that the car came from the factory as a three speed MAY be important to some and it has that going for it even though the high priced trans and parts are missing. If it is important to the buyer it CAME that way from the factory and with enough money could be restored that way.
4. As far as the value of the car who is to say in this market or the future. These days with the cost of resto vs. the cost of a done car hardly any car is worth restoring even if you get the car for free. BUT, in my opinion, with cars this rare how can you even factor in project vs. done car? How many were built, how many survive, how many are done cars, how many are for sale? These are all of the things you have to ask when you are looking for a SPECIFIC car. If you are willing to settle for something else then YOU have to weigh that against what you REALLY want vs. what you are willing to settle for a few dollars saved. Did you ever buy something saving a few bucks and later kicked yourself in the *** for not spending the extra money for what you REALLY wanted?
5. The Internet is full of armchair appraisal experts that simply sit back and compare what THEY think is comparable to come up with what THEY think things are worth. MOST of them could not afford to buy the projects if they were 1/4 the asking price and certainly could not afford the resto. THEIR thoughts on value do not take into consideration the emotions that factor into these purchases that are the PRIMARY driving force with people that want to buy any particular car because of memories of having/wanting to buy one of these in days gone by.
Later in life when people have the resources to buy what they want it is seldom though of as an investment or what they will get for it when they decide to sell it.
Do most people think of what they will get for the new car they buy when they are done with it? It is all about the emotion when they buy the car and not down the road so why should we think it is any different with a purchase like this?
The bottom line is any particular car like this is usually worth more to the BUYER than the seller because the buyer has been lusting over a car like this for many years. You typically don't have many choices when THE car you want becomes available. Do you wait for another one to come up that maybe never does? I seldom comment on asking prices of cars like this because of all I have stated above. It is not like looking for and buying a 383 Roadrunner that on any given day on any month there are many for sale in varities of colors in various conditions to choose from.
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RubyredSavoy
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I do agree with much of what you said.
My point is that to replace some of the parts that are known to be missing on this particular 330 are quite rare and very expensive to aquire. I for one tend to buy what I like and have and will pay good money to get it. Simply put, REAL max wedge cars do not pop up very often in any condition, so, if you want one, it is either big bucks up front for a done car (many times incorrectly restored at that) or buy a project and do it the right way/or the way you want.
I wanted a real '63 maxie Savoy for years, I finally bought mine two years ago as a project and paid well above what most would consider a good price for what I got, but, it really didn't matter to ME... I will likely have way more into the old girl than what it will sell for, but oh well, such is life.
My point is that to replace some of the parts that are known to be missing on this particular 330 are quite rare and very expensive to aquire. I for one tend to buy what I like and have and will pay good money to get it. Simply put, REAL max wedge cars do not pop up very often in any condition, so, if you want one, it is either big bucks up front for a done car (many times incorrectly restored at that) or buy a project and do it the right way/or the way you want.
I wanted a real '63 maxie Savoy for years, I finally bought mine two years ago as a project and paid well above what most would consider a good price for what I got, but, it really didn't matter to ME... I will likely have way more into the old girl than what it will sell for, but oh well, such is life.
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