Tried to send this earlier but it bounced
My 2 cents. Sorry if this is too long!
There's a great phrase that absolutely rules the classic car world. The
phrase is "Perceived value" and it's why the Barrett Jackson organization
is
able to command such a high price for the vehicles that roll across their
block.
Now, everyone with a Cuda or Challenger in their garage believes they have
a
gold mine under all those cobwebs and "surface" rust.
Your prospective purchase is a 440 4spd clone and the seller has been
honest
with you about that fact BUT you could have verified it yourself with the
vin. Personally I couldn't care less that it's a clone. MY concern is how
WELL the work was done. You say the car is rust free but it has a poor
paint
job that could be hiding bondo and plenty of rust.
For 25K you deserve to have all your questions answered. Look the car over
closely. Look at the upholstery. How thick is the vinyl. Who did the work?
The more you know about the car, the more you'll know it it's worth the
asking price to YOU.
A good paint job starts at around 3k and goes up quickly with extensive
repair/prep work.
Sorry it's not a yes or know answer LOL
Jon
"Stanley Spadowski" <orkeny1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:pbEJh.3$ew2.1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Found this the other day, not sure what it'd be worth.
>
> 1970 Dodge Challenger, 440, 4sp
>
> Here's the nitty gritty:
>
> Originally a 318/auto car, converted to 440/4sp
>
> 440 is mildly built and dyno'd at 550 hp.
> It has the "Hemi" 18-spline 4-speed gearbox.
> 8-3/4 rear with 3.91 SG
> Interior has been redone completely - looks great
> Paint needs to be redone. Was done badly and is now cracking (crows
feet)
> everywhere.
> No rust and only a few minor door dings. Very straight.
> Has custom wheels on it, but nothing too exciting - drag stars. Has the
> "power bulge" hood, which looks great.
> Trim is in decent shape - not perfect, but not mangled.
> Owner says engine cost $6000 to build.
>
> He's asking $25,000. Is it worth it? If not, what would a car like
this
> commonly go for? Don't want to get ripped, but also don't want to let
it
> get away!
>
> Thanks!
>
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