[C2] How much is a '67 big block original car worth
01-16-2019, 03:42 PM
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I'm not sure, probably late 60s. I think he started out painting them for $19.95.
I have come to the conclusion recently that the most precious commodity on earth at this time is paint. More precious than diamonds it seems.
It is ludicrous what these people charge for a can of paint.
I have come to the conclusion recently that the most precious commodity on earth at this time is paint. More precious than diamonds it seems.
It is ludicrous what these people charge for a can of paint.
01-16-2019, 04:01 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
Given the lack of pictures, I would agree with this except we know that the car is Marina Blue. Color can have a big impact on value. Black, red, and to a slightly lesser bit, silver are the colors that are valued the most. The blues are in the middle, then the yellow and white, and finally maroon and green. Original 427 67s do bring more than restored 427 67s because there are so few of them. Unfortunately, since your car has been repainted, many would not consider it to be an original unrestored car and would likely put it in the restored group. The rest is condition. If the car's appearance were truly great, as a blue 390HP 427, I would value to the at about $125K-135K. If it were a well worn car but mechanically sorted car - maybe $85K-$90K. $50K would be for a car needing restoration.
Edit: I should mention, and perhaps it is obvious, that 435s are worth a lot more than either 400 or 390 67 427s, and 400HP 67s are worth a bit more than 390HP cars. The pricing I noted above is my opinion for 390HP cars.
Edit: I should mention, and perhaps it is obvious, that 435s are worth a lot more than either 400 or 390 67 427s, and 400HP 67s are worth a bit more than 390HP cars. The pricing I noted above is my opinion for 390HP cars.
I disagree with your color values. Marina blue pulls just as much as any other color, if not more. If it was Elkhart or Lynndale I'd agree with you. Marina (and Nassau from 65-66) is one of the most valuable if not the most valuable color to have in those years.
01-16-2019, 04:35 PM
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Do we even know if this is a coupe or a convertible? I don’t know how you guys are throwing out prices without critical information.
01-16-2019, 04:45 PM
#24
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It's the internet. Anything is possible on the internet,,,,,
01-16-2019, 05:28 PM
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Marina Blue is a great color, but so are maroon and green, yet they are the least valuable because they are not rare colors. Marina Blue is the second most produced color and that has an impact on the value. Many people (fortunately or unfortunately depending on your perspective) group the blues together which makes blue as a whole the most produced color. I've never seen any blue come near silver never mid black or red which far and away draw the most. The person who mentioned that this is an air 390 is right, the values should be bumped a bit for that option - on a 390HP car I would estimate anywhere from $15K to $30 depending on condition.
01-16-2019, 05:44 PM
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Marina Blue is a great color, but so are maroon and green, yet they are the least valuable because they are not rare colors. Marina Blue is the second most produced color and that has an impact on the value. Many people (fortunately or unfortunately depending on your perspective) group the blues together which makes blue as a whole the most produced color. I've never seen any blue come near silver never mid black or red which far and away draw the most. The person who mentioned that this is an air 390 is right, the values should be bumped a bit for that option - on a 390HP car I would estimate anywhere from $15K to $30 depending on condition.
01-16-2019, 06:00 PM
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Because a color was rare in 1967 doesn’t make it more valuable, it’s because most did not like it, GM would’ve painted as many cars as they could any color, it’s not that that was a limited production colors. And today it’s a personal choice I would pay more for a blue car than a yellow car that’s my choice.
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01-16-2019, 06:13 PM
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Because a color was rare in 1967 doesn’t make it more valuable, it’s because most did not like it, GM would’ve painted as many cars as they could any color, it’s not that that was a limited production colors. And today it’s a personal choice I would pay more for a blue car than a yellow car that’s my choice.
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01-16-2019, 07:04 PM
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bb62 you speak the truth that a lot of folks don't want to hear. Then again, just as there is an *** for every seat, people like different colors. And, colors run in cycles. And, Goodwood green now that most of them are red, is not so bad. Nowwhere man as well, black with marina not near as tasty as bright blue or white.
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01-16-2019, 08:02 PM
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Now a days buying a C2 there are new options that were not available back in the 60's. This car has a rare option. Same owner for last 35 years. So if that is important to you color will not matter. Other new options Top Flight car or Bloomington Gold car option. Born with drive train or no hit body. Resto mod option. The cheap nice driver option. Barn find option. Survivor option. Tank sticker and original documentation option. One owner option. Color will not be relevant. Just hope it is a color you like!!
01-17-2019, 08:01 AM
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Because a color was rare in 1967 doesn’t make it more valuable, it’s because most did not like it, GM would’ve painted as many cars as they could any color, it’s not that that was a limited production colors. And today it’s a personal choice I would pay more for a blue car than a yellow car that’s my choice.
This '67 Top Flight 435 got $350K last year, mostly because of its color.
